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Nurseries in Romford

Romford has 52 early-years settings in our data across RM1, RM2, RM5 and RM7. There are 26 day nurseries, 14 pre-schools, 9 school nursery classes and 3 independent-school early-years units, and 1,955 places are recorded.

The inspection picture under the previous framework is 3 Outstanding and 29 Good. Settings with a report card: 3, including 1 rated Strong or Exceptional in four or more of the six areas (safeguarding not met: 0). Settings with no inspection result yet: 5. Settings with Montessori in the name: 1.

Settings by nearest station include Romford (36) and Gidea Park (8). Neighbouring pages cover Hornchurch and Upminster. For ranking and prices use the Havering highest-rated list and fees page.

RM1RM2RM5RM7Updated Ofsted data as at

52

early-years settings

Day nurseries
26
Pre-schools
14
School nursery classes
9
Independent schools (early years)
3
Registered places
1,955

New Ofsted report cards

Inspected under report cards
3
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
3
Good
29
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
0
Not yet inspected
5

Every setting in Romford

52 of 52 settings in Romford

SettingPostcodePlacesOfsted inspectionNearest station
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3Day nurseryOfsted report RM540 placesGood (previous framework) · 20232.0 km from centre
Buddies Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report RM526 placesGood (previous framework) · 20232.2 km from centre
Bumbles PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM728 placesGood (previous framework) · 2023Romford 2.2 km1.4 km from centre
Charis PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM730 placesGood (previous framework) · 2022Romford 1.5 km2.1 km from centre
Chatterbugs Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM539 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 2.2 km1.0 km from centre
Clockhouse Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM5—Early years: Outstanding (school inspection, Ofsted) · whole school Outstanding · 20232.1 km from centre
Corpus Christi Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM530 placesGood (previous framework) · 2021Romford 3.0 km1.9 km from centre
Cotton BuddiesDay nurseryOfsted report RM753 placesGood (previous framework) · 2021Romford 670 m1.0 km from centre
Creative KidsDay nurseryOfsted report RM2164 placesGood (previous framework) · 2022Gidea Park 810 m1.1 km from centre
Crowlands Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM7—School inspection (Ofsted) · 2023Romford 1.2 km1.7 km from centre
Crownfield Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM7—School inspection (Ofsted) · 2023Romford 2.6 km1.7 km from centre
Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report RM786 placesGood (previous framework) · 2025Romford 690 m890 m from centre
Edencherries Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM753 placesExpected standard or below in 6 areas · Needs attention in 6 · Safeguarding met · Jul 2026Romford 820 m1.5 km from centre
Explorers Collier RowDay nurseryOfsted report RM535 placesGood (previous framework) · 20221.9 km from centre
Explorers Gidea ParkPre-schoolOfsted report RM228 placesOutstanding (previous framework) · 2024Gidea Park 660 m1.4 km from centre
Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)Day nurseryOfsted report RM160 placesGood (previous framework) · 2021Romford 510 m1.1 km from centre
Foundation Nurseries (Rise Park)Day nurseryOfsted report RM144 placesGood (previous framework) · 2025Gidea Park 2.0 km1.0 km from centre
Gidea Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM212 placesNot yet inspectedGidea Park 620 m1.4 km from centre
Gidea Park Preparatory School and NurseryIndependent school (early years)RM2—School inspection (ISI)Gidea Park 620 m1.4 km from centre
Great Child Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report RM770 placesGood (previous framework) · 2025Romford 0.9 km1.0 km from centre
Hylands Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM1—School inspection (Ofsted) · 2025Romford 1.0 km1.9 km from centre
Immanuel SchoolIndependent school (early years)RM1—School inspection (ISI)2.2 km from centre
Lawns Pre-schoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM140 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 2.6 km1.4 km from centre
Little Explorers Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM750 placesGood (previous framework) · 2023Romford 720 m1.9 km from centre
Little Market Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM170 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 580 m680 m from centre
Little wonders day nurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM128 placesNot yet inspectedRomford 220 m1.5 km from centre
Mary Poppins Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM744 placesGood (previous framework) · 2022Romford 1.9 km2.5 km from centre
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool RomfordDay nurseryOfsted report RM192 placesNot yet inspectedRomford 380 m1.3 km from centre
Montessori MindsDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report RM176 placesGood (previous framework) · 2025Romford 500 m1.2 km from centre
New Beginnings Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM147 placesStrong in 6 of 6 areas · Safeguarding met · Jan 2026Romford 1.0 km750 m from centre
Oasis Academy PinewoodSchool nursery classOfsted report RM5—Early years: expected (school inspection, Ofsted) · 20263.0 km from centre
Over The Rainbow Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM165 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 190 m1.3 km from centre
Parklands Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM1—Early years: Good (school inspection, Ofsted) · whole school Good · 2024Romford 1.6 km550 m from centre
Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.Pre-schoolOfsted report RM540 placesGood (previous framework) · 20242.9 km from centre
Phoenix Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM724 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 1.1 km2.2 km from centre
Puddleducks PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM530 placesNot yet inspected2.0 km from centre
Rise Park Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM1—School inspection (Ofsted) · 2023Romford 2.4 km1.2 km from centre
Rising Stars Preschool RomfordDay nurseryOfsted report RM162 placesGood (previous framework) · 2021Romford 800 m1.0 km from centre
Romford United Reformed Church PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report RM127 placesOutstanding (previous framework) · 2023Romford 530 m1.0 km from centre
Rush Green PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM730 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 1.4 km2.4 km from centre
Shining Starz Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM130 placesExpected standard in all 6 areas · Safeguarding met · May 2026Romford 710 m560 m from centre
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM1—Early years: Outstanding (school inspection, Ofsted) · 2024Romford 1.1 km190 m from centre
St Mary's Hare Park SchoolIndependent school (early years)RM2—School inspection (ISI)Gidea Park 390 m2.0 km from centre
Star Bright Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM750 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 1.3 km1.1 km from centre
Teddies preschool LtdPre-schoolOfsted report RM735 placesNot yet inspectedRomford 1.4 km1.2 km from centre
The Learning Tree Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report RM1118 placesGood (previous framework) · 2023Romford 700 m1.4 km from centre
The Mawney Foundation SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report RM7—Early years: Good (school inspection, Ofsted) · 2025Romford 680 m890 m from centre
The Old Station House Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM545 placesGood (previous framework) · 2023Romford 1.8 km740 m from centre
Tiddlywinks Playgroup LtdDay nurseryOfsted report RM154 placesGood (previous framework) · 2025Gidea Park 1.0 km1.7 km from centre
Toddle-Inn Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM230 placesGood (previous framework) · 2023Gidea Park 470 m1.9 km from centre
Trinity Pre SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report RM135 placesOutstanding (previous framework) · 2020Romford 460 m870 m from centre
Truly Scrumptious Early Years NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report RM135 placesGood (previous framework) · 2024Romford 1.2 km420 m from centre

Map

Settings by postcode district

  • RM1 21 settings
  • RM2 6 settings
  • RM5 10 settings
  • RM7 15 settings

Stations

StationServicesSettings within 800 m
RomfordNational Rail, Overground, Elizabeth line15

Nearby areas

All of Havering

Nurseries in Romford: questions

How large is the choice of nurseries in Romford?

52 settings: 26 day nurseries, 14 pre-schools, 9 school nursery classes and 3 independent schools with early years. Recorded places total 1,955.

How many Romford nurseries are Outstanding?

On the previous framework the count is 3 Outstanding and 29 Good. Settings with new report cards: 3, including 1 rated Strong or Exceptional in four or more of the six areas (safeguarding not met: 0).

How many Romford nurseries haven't been inspected?

Settings shown as not yet inspected in the Ofsted extract: 5. Ofsted's own site has the latest status.

Which stations are near Romford nurseries?

Settings by nearest station recorded include Romford (36) and Gidea Park (8).

Is Montessori available in Romford?

Settings with Montessori in their name: 1. Pre-schools here number 14, so ask about session times if you need full-day care.