Nurseries in Havering
Havering has 143 early-years settings, of which sessional pre-schools: 38, alongside 72 day nurseries, 28 school nursery classes and 5 independent-school early-years units. Places recorded come to 5,041, in the postcode districts RM1, RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, RM7, RM11, RM12, RM13 and RM14.
Among Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, previous-framework grades are Outstanding 9, Good 78 and Requires improvement 0. Settings with a new report card: 9, of which Strong or Exceptional in four or more of the six areas: 2. Not yet inspected: 14.
By nearest station: Romford (38 settings), Harold Wood (25), Elm Park (16), Upminster (11) and Gidea Park (8). See Romford, Hornchurch or Upminster, then compare using the highest-rated list and the fees page.
Havering in numbers
143
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 72
- Pre-schools
- 38
- School nursery classes
- 28
- Independent schools (early years)
- 5
- Registered places
- 5,041
- Childminders (not listed individually)
- 120
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 9
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 2
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 9
- Good
- 78
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 14
Every setting in Havering
143 of 143 settings in Havering
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Kids Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for A Star Kids Nursery Limited | RM12 | 40 places | Good | Elm Park 300 m |
| Aardvark PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Aardvark Preschool | RM14 | 24 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Upminster Bridge 500 m |
| Aardvark Preschool and NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Aardvark Preschool and Nursery | RM3 | 32 places | Not yet inspected | Harold Wood 1.5 km |
| Abbs Cross Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Abbs Cross Day Nursery | RM12 | 32 places | Good | Hornchurch 640 m |
| Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3Day nurseryOfsted report for Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 | RM5 | 40 places | Good | — |
| Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4Day nurseryOfsted report for Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 | RM13 | 50 places | Good | Dagenham East 1.8 km |
| Apex Preschool@noak HillPre-schoolOfsted report for Apex Preschool@noak Hill | RM3 | 40 places | Not yet inspected | Harold Wood 2.7 km |
| Brady Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brady Primary School | RM13 | — | School inspection | Rainham 860 m |
| Bright Futures NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Futures Nursery | RM3 | 65 places | Good | Harold Wood 1.7 km |
| Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool | RM14 | 77 places | Good | Upminster Bridge 1.0 km |
| Brittons DaycarePre-schoolOfsted report for Brittons Daycare | RM13 | 30 places | Good | Elm Park 1.6 km |
| Broadford Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Broadford Primary School | RM3 | — | Early years: Good | Harold Wood 1.2 km |
| Buddies Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Buddies Pre School | RM5 | 26 places | Good | — |
| Buddies PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Buddies Preschool | RM3 | 15 places | Good | Harold Wood 480 m |
| Bumbles PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Bumbles Preschool | RM7 | 28 places | Good | Romford 2.2 km |
| Chandlers Chatters Pre-School PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Chandlers Chatters Pre-School Playgroup | RM13 | 26 places | Good | Rainham 1.2 km |
| Charis PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Charis Preschool | RM7 | 30 places | Good | Romford 1.5 km |
| Chatterbugs Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Chatterbugs Day Nursery | RM5 | 39 places | Good | Romford 2.2 km |
| Cheeky Chops Childminding Services LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Cheeky Chops Childminding Services Ltd | RM12 | 85 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Upminster Bridge 820 m |
| Cherubs PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Cherubs Preschool | RM11 | 44 places | Good | Emerson Park 680 m |
| Clockhouse Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Clockhouse Primary School | RM5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | — |
| Corpus Christi Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Corpus Christi Pre-School | RM5 | 30 places | Good | Romford 3.0 km |
| Cotton BuddiesDay nurseryOfsted report for Cotton Buddies | RM7 | 53 places | Good | Romford 670 m |
| Creative KidsDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Kids | RM2 | 164 places | Good | Gidea Park 810 m |
| Creative Kids Pre School Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Kids Pre School Day Nursery | RM11 | 108 places | Good | Emerson Park 510 m |
| Crowlands Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Crowlands Primary School | RM7 | — | School inspection | Romford 1.2 km |
| Crownfield Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Crownfield Infant School | RM7 | — | School inspection | Romford 2.6 km |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Drapers' Brookside Infant School | RM3 | — | Early years: Good | Harold Wood 1.9 km |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School | RM3 | — | Early years: Good | Harold Wood 1.8 km |
| Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-School | RM7 | 86 places | Good | Romford 690 m |
| Edencherries Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Edencherries Pre School | RM7 | 53 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Romford 820 m |
| Edullect Academy Independent SchoolIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Edullect Academy Independent School | RM3 | — | School inspection | Harold Wood 1.0 km |
| Elm Park Baptist Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup | RM12 | 30 places | Good | Elm Park 350 m |
| Explorers Collier RowDay nurseryOfsted report for Explorers Collier Row | RM5 | 35 places | Good | — |
| Explorers Elm ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Explorers Elm Park | RM12 | 42 places | Outstanding | Elm Park 170 m |
| Explorers Elm Park 2Day nurseryOfsted report for Explorers Elm Park 2 | RM12 | 70 places | Not yet inspected | Elm Park 140 m |
| Explorers Gidea ParkPre-schoolOfsted report for Explorers Gidea Park | RM2 | 28 places | Outstanding | Gidea Park 660 m |
| Fairy Tales PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Fairy Tales Playgroup | RM13 | 28 places | Outstanding | Rainham 50 m |
| FIG Playgroup And PlayschemeDay nurseryOfsted report for FIG Playgroup And Playscheme | RM3 | 60 places | Good | Harold Wood 2.5 km |
| First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery | RM14 | 36 places | Good | Upminster Bridge 490 m |
| Fledgelings Day Nursery (Hornchurch)Day nurseryOfsted report for Fledgelings Day Nursery (Hornchurch) | RM12 | 64 places | Good | Hornchurch 590 m |
| Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)Day nurseryOfsted report for Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford) | RM1 | 60 places | Good | Romford 510 m |
| Fledgelings Day Nursery RainhamDay nurseryOfsted report for Fledgelings Day Nursery Rainham | RM13 | 59 places | Good | Rainham 840 m |
| Fledgelings Day Nursery South HornchurchDay nurseryOfsted report for Fledgelings Day Nursery South Hornchurch | RM13 | 96 places | Good | Rainham 1.5 km |
| Forget-me-not NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Forget-me-not Nursery | RM12 | 19 places | Good | Emerson Park 1.5 km |
| Foundation Nurseries (Rise Park)Day nurseryOfsted report for Foundation Nurseries (Rise Park) | RM1 | 44 places | Good | Gidea Park 2.0 km |
| Frankphil Pre-School & Out of School ClubDay nurseryOfsted report for Frankphil Pre-School & Out of School Club | RM3 | 32 places | Not yet inspected | Harold Wood 1.7 km |
| Georgie Porgy's Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Georgie Porgy's Pre-School | RM12 | 35 places | Good | Hornchurch 320 m |
| Gidea Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Gidea Park Nursery | RM2 | 12 places | Not yet inspected | Gidea Park 620 m |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and NurseryIndependent school (early years) | RM2 | — | School inspection | Gidea Park 620 m |
| Great Child Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Great Child Nursery & Pre-School | RM7 | 70 places | Good | Romford 0.9 km |
| Growing PainsDay nurseryOfsted report for Growing Pains | RM13 | 27 places | Good | Rainham 710 m |
| Hacton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hacton Primary School | RM12 | — | Early years: strong | Hornchurch 560 m |
| Harmony House HornchurchDay nurseryOfsted report for Harmony House Hornchurch | RM12 | 44 places | Good | Romford 1.5 km |
| Harold Court Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Harold Court Primary School | RM3 | — | Early years: Good | Harold Wood 810 m |
| Harold Wood Pre School LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Harold Wood Pre School Limited | RM3 | 35 places | Good | Harold Wood 310 m |
| Hilldene Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hilldene Primary School | RM3 | — | Early years: Requires improvement | Harold Wood 2.2 km |
| HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School | RM3 | 82 places | Not yet inspected | Harold Wood 1.9 km |
| Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery LlpDay nurseryOfsted report for Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery Llp | RM3 | 50 places | Good | Harold Wood 570 m |
| Hylands Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hylands Primary School | RM1 | — | School inspection | Romford 1.0 km |
| Immanuel SchoolIndependent school (early years) | RM1 | — | School inspection | — |
| Ingrebourne Neighbourhood NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Ingrebourne Neighbourhood Nursery | RM3 | 72 places | Good | Harold Wood 2.6 km |
| James Oglethorpe Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for James Oglethorpe Pre-School | RM14 | 56 places | Good | Upminster 1.4 km |
| Langtons Infant School & NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for Langtons Infant School & Nursery | RM11 | — | School inspection | Emerson Park 600 m |
| Lawns Pre-schoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Lawns Pre-school | RM1 | 40 places | Good | Romford 2.6 km |
| Lime Academy Forest ApproachSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lime Academy Forest Approach | RM3 | — | Good | Harold Wood 2.0 km |
| Lime Academy RavensbourneSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lime Academy Ravensbourne | RM3 | — | School inspection | Harold Wood 1.3 km |
| Little Explorers Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Explorers Day Nursery | RM7 | 50 places | Good | Romford 720 m |
| Little Explorers Daycare Nursery Trading As Little Adventurers Day Care NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Explorers Daycare Nursery Trading As Little Adventurers Day Care Nursery | RM14 | 64 places | Good | Upminster 1.7 km |
| Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)Day nurseryOfsted report for Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) | RM12 | 37 places | Good | Elm Park 350 m |
| Little Learners Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Learners Nursery and Preschool | RM12 | 35 places | Good | Elm Park 280 m |
| Little Market Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Market Day Nursery | RM1 | 70 places | Good | Romford 580 m |
| Little Poppets PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Poppets Preschool | RM12 | 20 places | Good | Elm Park 540 m |
| Little Rascals Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Rascals Pre-School | RM13 | 54 places | Good | Elm Park 1.7 km |
| Little Robins Nursery & PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Robins Nursery & Preschool | RM11 | 48 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Romford 700 m |
| Little wonders day nurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little wonders day nursery | RM1 | 28 places | Not yet inspected | Romford 220 m |
| Lottie & Ollie LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Lottie & Ollie Ltd | RM14 | 31 places | Good | Upminster 1.1 km |
| Marlborough PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Marlborough Preschool | RM14 | 42 places | Not yet inspected | Upminster 1.4 km |
| Mary Poppins Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mary Poppins Day Nursery | RM7 | 44 places | Good | Romford 1.9 km |
| Mead Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Mead Primary School | RM3 | — | Early years: Good | Harold Wood 1.2 km |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool RomfordDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford | RM1 | 92 places | Not yet inspected | Romford 380 m |
| Montessori MindsDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Montessori Minds | RM1 | 76 places | Good | Romford 500 m |
| Moor Lane ChurchDay nurseryOfsted report for Moor Lane Church | RM14 | 28 places | Good | Upminster 2.1 km |
| Mulberry Bush NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mulberry Bush Nursery | RM3 | 24 places | Not yet inspected | Harold Wood 1.7 km |
| Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School | RM3 | 34 places | Outstanding | Harold Wood 1.8 km |
| My Little Angels Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for My Little Angels Day Nursery | RM14 | 29 places | Good | Upminster Bridge 2.6 km |
| Nelmes Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Nelmes Pre-School | RM11 | 30 places | Good | Emerson Park 390 m |
| New Beginnings Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for New Beginnings Day Nursery | RM1 | 47 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Romford 1.0 km |
| New Beginnings Pre-School Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for New Beginnings Pre-School Day Nursery | RM13 | 29 places | Outstanding | Rainham 250 m |
| Newtons Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Newtons Primary School | RM13 | — | School inspection | Dagenham Dock 1.8 km |
| Oakfields Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | RM14 | — | School inspection | Upminster 2.0 km |
| Oasis Academy PinewoodSchool nursery classOfsted report for Oasis Academy Pinewood | RM5 | — | Early years: expected | — |
| Over The Rainbow Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Over The Rainbow Day Nursery | RM1 | 65 places | Good | Romford 190 m |
| Park Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Park Primary Academy | RM13 | — | No inspection in our data | Dagenham Dock 1.5 km |
| Parklands Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Parklands Primary School | RM1 | — | Early years: Good | Romford 1.6 km |
| Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.Pre-schoolOfsted report for Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd. | RM12 | 90 places | Strong or exceptional in 3 of 6 areas | Elm Park 1.4 km |
| Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.Pre-schoolOfsted report for Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd. | RM5 | 40 places | Good | — |
| Phoenix Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Phoenix Pre-School | RM7 | 24 places | Good | Romford 1.1 km |
| Phoenix Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Phoenix Pre-School | RM12 | 20 places | Good | Elm Park 770 m |
| Playhouse Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Playhouse Pre-School | RM14 | 32 places | Good | Upminster Bridge 820 m |
| Playways Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Playways Pre School | RM13 | 60 places | Good | Rainham 460 m |
| Puddleducks PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Puddleducks Preschool | RM5 | 30 places | Not yet inspected | — |
| R J Mitchell Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for R J Mitchell Primary School | RM12 | — | Early years: expected | Elm Park 1.0 km |
| Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning CentresDay nurseryOfsted report for Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres | RM13 | 133 places | Good | Rainham 1.0 km |
| Rainham Village Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rainham Village Primary School | RM13 | — | School inspection | Rainham 310 m |
| Rise Park Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rise Park Infant School | RM1 | — | School inspection | Romford 2.4 km |
| Rising Stars Preschool RomfordDay nurseryOfsted report for Rising Stars Preschool Romford | RM1 | 62 places | Good | Romford 800 m |
| Romford United Reformed Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup | RM1 | 27 places | Outstanding | Romford 530 m |
| Rush Green PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Rush Green Preschool | RM7 | 30 places | Good | Romford 1.4 km |
| Scallywags Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Scallywags Day Nursery Limited | RM12 | 60 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Hornchurch 310 m |
| Scargill Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Scargill Infant School | RM13 | — | Early years: strong | Elm Park 1.2 km |
| Shining Starz Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Shining Starz Pre-School | RM1 | 30 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Romford 710 m |
| Springfield PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Springfield Playgroup | RM14 | 34 places | Not yet inspected | Upminster 660 m |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | RM1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Romford 1.1 km |
| St Joseph's Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for St Joseph's Pre-School | RM14 | 18 places | Good | Upminster 360 m |
| St Laurence Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for St Laurence Pre School | RM14 | 24 places | Good | Upminster 440 m |
| St Mary's Hare Park SchoolIndependent school (early years) | RM2 | — | School inspection | Gidea Park 390 m |
| St Nicholas Church Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for St Nicholas Church Pre-School | RM12 | 30 places | Good | Elm Park 540 m |
| St Thomas' Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for St Thomas' Pre-School | RM4 | 30 places | Good | — |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Ursula's Catholic Primary School | RM3 | — | Early years: Good | Harold Wood 2.1 km |
| Star Bright Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Star Bright Day Nursery | RM7 | 50 places | Good | Romford 1.3 km |
| Storybook Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Storybook Day Nursery | RM14 | 60 places | Outstanding | Upminster 1.1 km |
| Sunshine and Smiles Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery | RM12 | 18 places | Good | Elm Park 1.4 km |
| Suttons Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Suttons Primary School | RM12 | — | School inspection | Hornchurch 400 m |
| Teddies preschool LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for Teddies preschool Ltd | RM7 | 35 places | Not yet inspected | Romford 1.4 km |
| The Learning Tree Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for The Learning Tree Nursery School | RM1 | 118 places | Good | Romford 700 m |
| The Mawney Foundation SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for The Mawney Foundation School | RM7 | — | Early years: Good | Romford 680 m |
| The Meads Childcare 2Day nurseryOfsted report for The Meads Childcare 2 | RM14 | 20 places | Not yet inspected | Upminster 1.7 km |
| The Old School PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for The Old School Playgroup | RM3 | 55 places | Good | Harold Wood 320 m |
| The Old Station House Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Old Station House Day Nursery | RM5 | 45 places | Good | Romford 1.8 km |
| The Wendy House Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Wendy House Day Nursery | RM12 | 47 places | Good | Hornchurch 590 m |
| Tiddlywinks Playgroup LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Tiddlywinks Playgroup Ltd | RM1 | 54 places | Good | Gidea Park 1.0 km |
| Toddle-Inn Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Toddle-Inn Day Nursery | RM2 | 30 places | Good | Gidea Park 470 m |
| Toddler TownDay nurseryOfsted report for Toddler Town | RM11 | 33 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Emerson Park 270 m |
| Topsy Turvy PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Topsy Turvy Preschool | RM11 | 24 places | Good | Harold Wood 1.2 km |
| Towers Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Towers Infant School | RM11 | — | Early years: strong | Emerson Park 630 m |
| Trinity Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Trinity Pre School | RM1 | 35 places | Outstanding | Romford 460 m |
| Truly Scrumptious Early Years NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery | RM1 | 35 places | Good | Romford 1.2 km |
| Upminster Little Learners Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery | RM12 | 35 places | Outstanding | Upminster Bridge 80 m |
| Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool | RM13 | 68 places | Good | Rainham 260 m |
| Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool | RM13 | 32 places | Good | Elm Park 1.7 km |
| Wingle-Tye Pre-School LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for Wingle-Tye Pre-School Ltd | RM11 | 24 places | Good | Harold Wood 1.5 km |
| Wingle-Tye Pre-School Ltd 2Pre-schoolOfsted report for Wingle-Tye Pre-School Ltd 2 | RM11 | 29 places | Good | Emerson Park 420 m |
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- RM12 23 settings
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Fees
| Average weekly price (nurseries) | Inner London | Outer London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £238.01 | £216.94 | £188.75 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £185.10 | £171.39 | £148.82 |
| Age 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £222.18 | £213.99 | £174.85 |
| 25 hours a week, after 15 funded hours (extra-support 2-year-olds) | £88.87 | £85.60 | £69.94 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £180.69 | £172.62 | £140.72 |
| Age 3 and 4 | |||
| 25 hours a week, after 15 universal funded hours | £86.54 | £82.67 | £67.20 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £179.13 | £158.31 | £132.72 |
Free childcare in Havering
- Working parents (from 9 months)
- Apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and give it to your provider; re-confirm every 3 months. Apply on GOV.UK
- 2-year-olds with extra support
- Apply through the council. This link goes to the council's application. Apply
- All 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours)
- No application to the council: speak to your chosen provider.
Havering Family Services Hub
Checked against the council website on 22 October 2026.
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Nurseries in Havering: questions
How many nurseries and pre-schools are there in Havering?
Our data holds 143 settings: 72 day nurseries, 38 pre-schools, 28 school nursery classes and 5 independent schools with an early-years stage, recording 5,041 places.
What does a pre-school offer compared with a day nursery?
In Ofsted's categories, pre-schools provide sessional care (set sessions rather than a full day), while day nurseries are full day care. Havering has 38 pre-schools in our data, so ask each about session times and funded hours.
How many Havering nurseries are Outstanding or strong?
Nurseries and pre-schools holding a previous-framework Outstanding grade: 9; Good: 78. Of 9 with new report cards, Strong or Exceptional in four or more of the six areas: 2. The highest-rated page keeps the two systems separate.
How do I apply for funded hours in Havering?
For working-parent hours, get an 11-digit code from GOV.UK and re-confirm every 3 months. Two-year-old extra support has a council application. Three and four-year-old places are arranged with your provider. The council's family services hub also publishes a Parent's Guide to Early Education 2026-2027. See the Havering funding page.
How many childminders are there in Havering?
Ofsted lists 120 childminders. We show totals only, with no names or addresses, on the childminder page.
Which stations are nearest to nurseries in Havering?
By nearest station: Romford 38, Harold Wood 25, Elm Park 16, Upminster 11 and Gidea Park 8.