Nurseries in Hornchurch
Hornchurch covers the RM11 and RM12 postcode districts, where 33 settings appear in our data: 19 day nurseries, 9 pre-schools and 5 school nursery classes. The places recorded come to 1,193.
On inspections, settings with a new-style report card: 5, of which strong or exceptional in at least four of six areas: 1. Under the previous framework, Outstanding 2, Good 20 and Requires improvement 0; not yet inspected: 1. Setting names carrying a label: Montessori 0, forest-school 0, bilingual 0.
By nearest station: Elm Park (12 settings), Emerson Park (8) and Hornchurch (7). For nurseries in Hornchurch you may also want to check Romford and Upminster. Use the Havering highest-rated list to compare inspection results and the fees page for prices.
Hornchurch in numbers
33
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 19
- Pre-schools
- 9
- School nursery classes
- 5
- Registered places
- 1,193
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 5
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- 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
- 2
- Good
- 20
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 1
Every setting in Hornchurch
33 of 33 settings in Hornchurch
| 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 m2.0 km from centre |
| Abbs Cross Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Abbs Cross Day Nursery | RM12 | 32 places | Good | Hornchurch 640 m720 m from centre |
| 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 m1.7 km from centre |
| Cherubs PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Cherubs Preschool | RM11 | 44 places | Good | Emerson Park 680 m220 m from centre |
| Creative Kids Pre School Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Kids Pre School Day Nursery | RM11 | 108 places | Good | Emerson Park 510 m1.3 km from centre |
| Elm Park Baptist Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup | RM12 | 30 places | Good | Elm Park 350 m1.9 km from centre |
| Explorers Elm ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Explorers Elm Park | RM12 | 42 places | Outstanding | Elm Park 170 m1.6 km from centre |
| Explorers Elm Park 2Day nurseryOfsted report for Explorers Elm Park 2 | RM12 | 70 places | Not yet inspected | Elm Park 140 m1.7 km from centre |
| Fledgelings Day Nursery (Hornchurch)Day nurseryOfsted report for Fledgelings Day Nursery (Hornchurch) | RM12 | 64 places | Good | Hornchurch 590 m1.5 km from centre |
| Forget-me-not NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Forget-me-not Nursery | RM12 | 19 places | Good | Emerson Park 1.5 km1.0 km from centre |
| Georgie Porgy's Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Georgie Porgy's Pre-School | RM12 | 35 places | Good | Hornchurch 320 m1.0 km from centre |
| Hacton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hacton Primary School | RM12 | — | Early years: strong | Hornchurch 560 m1.3 km from centre |
| Harmony House HornchurchDay nurseryOfsted report for Harmony House Hornchurch | RM12 | 44 places | Good | Romford 1.5 km1.1 km from centre |
| Langtons Infant School & NurserySchool nursery classOfsted report for Langtons Infant School & Nursery | RM11 | — | School inspection | Emerson Park 600 m720 m from centre |
| Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)Day nurseryOfsted report for Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) | RM12 | 37 places | Good | Elm Park 350 m1.9 km from centre |
| Little Learners Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Learners Nursery and Preschool | RM12 | 35 places | Good | Elm Park 280 m1.5 km from centre |
| Little Poppets PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Poppets Preschool | RM12 | 20 places | Good | Elm Park 540 m1.2 km from centre |
| Little Robins Nursery & PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Robins Nursery & Preschool | RM11 | 48 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Romford 700 m1.9 km from centre |
| Nelmes Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Nelmes Pre-School | RM11 | 30 places | Good | Emerson Park 390 m1.3 km from centre |
| 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 km1.3 km from centre |
| Phoenix Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Phoenix Pre-School | RM12 | 20 places | Good | Elm Park 770 m2.2 km from centre |
| R J Mitchell Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for R J Mitchell Primary School | RM12 | — | Early years: expected | Elm Park 1.0 km2.4 km from centre |
| Scallywags Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Scallywags Day Nursery Limited | RM12 | 60 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Hornchurch 310 m1.3 km from centre |
| St Nicholas Church Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for St Nicholas Church Pre-School | RM12 | 30 places | Good | Elm Park 540 m1.2 km from centre |
| Sunshine and Smiles Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery | RM12 | 18 places | Good | Elm Park 1.4 km1.0 km from centre |
| Suttons Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Suttons Primary School | RM12 | — | School inspection | Hornchurch 400 m1.3 km from centre |
| The Wendy House Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Wendy House Day Nursery | RM12 | 47 places | Good | Hornchurch 590 m590 m from centre |
| Toddler TownDay nurseryOfsted report for Toddler Town | RM11 | 33 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Emerson Park 270 m920 m from centre |
| Topsy Turvy PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Topsy Turvy Preschool | RM11 | 24 places | Good | Harold Wood 1.2 km2.7 km from centre |
| Towers Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Towers Infant School | RM11 | — | Early years: strong | Emerson Park 630 m830 m from centre |
| Upminster Little Learners Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery | RM12 | 35 places | Outstanding | Upminster Bridge 80 m1.6 km from centre |
| Wingle-Tye Pre-School LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for Wingle-Tye Pre-School Ltd | RM11 | 24 places | Good | Harold Wood 1.5 km2.5 km from centre |
| Wingle-Tye Pre-School Ltd 2Pre-schoolOfsted report for Wingle-Tye Pre-School Ltd 2 | RM11 | 29 places | Good | Emerson Park 420 m500 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- RM11 10 settings
- RM12 23 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Park | Overground | 7 |
| Hornchurch | Underground | 7 |
Nearby areas
Nurseries in Hornchurch: questions
How many nurseries and pre-schools does Hornchurch have?
We list 33: 19 day nurseries, 9 pre-schools and 5 school nursery classes. They record 1,193 places.
Are Hornchurch nurseries rated Good?
On the previous scale, Good: 20, Outstanding: 2 and Requires improvement: 0. Settings with a new report card: 5; not inspected: 1.
Which station should I use for nurseries in Hornchurch?
By nearest station: Elm Park 12, Emerson Park 8, Hornchurch 7, Harold Wood 2, Romford 2 and Upminster Bridge 2.
How do I check a Hornchurch nursery is registered?
Every Ofsted-registered setting has a URN (an EY number). Use the Ofsted link on each row to see its report, inspection date and registration.
Does the council run funded places in Hornchurch?
Not for three and four-year-olds: you apply through the provider. For two-year-olds, Havering has a council application, and the working-parent code comes from GOV.UK. Deadlines for the code are 31 December, 31 March and 31 August. See the Havering funding page.