Best nurseries in Becontree
25 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Barking and Dagenham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidzland Nursery Full day care · 50 places · RM10 7SD | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Dagenham Full day care · 46 places · RM8 2TR | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road Full day care · 45 places · RM9 4SJ | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd Full day care · 53 places · RM9 5LT | Good (2024) |
| 5 | The Ark Day Care Nursery Full day care · 59 places · RM8 1NL | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Playaway Nursery (SRCC) Full day care · 47 places · RM9 5QS | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Kinder Kapers Too Full day care · 136 places · RM9 5NB | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Chestnut@Halbutt Street Full day care · 69 places · RM9 5AA | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Playdays Nursery And Preschool Full day care · 44 places · RM8 1DD | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd Full day care · 64 places · RM8 2RS | Good (2023) |
| 11 | Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited Full day care · 44 places · RM8 2QR | Good (2023) |
| 12 | Chestnut@Markyate Full day care · 56 places · RM8 2LD | Good (2023) |
| 13 | Morningstar Nursery School Full day care · 45 places · RM8 1BJ | Good (2022) |
| 14 | Alamiyah Montessori Sessional day care · 24 places · RM8 2ES | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | Knowledge County Tuition Sessional day care · RM8 1YT | Not yet inspected |
| 16 | Little Beacons Nursery Ltd Sessional day care · 45 places · RM8 1YT | Not yet inspected |
| 17 | Playful Pandas Nursery Full day care · 60 places · RM9 5AZ | Not yet inspected |
| 18 | Promise Tuition Centre Sessional day care · RM9 4TP | Not yet inspected |
| 19 | Purple Penguin Club @ Becontree Children's Centre Sessional day care · RM8 2QR | Not yet inspected |
| 20 | Purple Penguin at the Vibe Sessional day care · RM8 2UT | Not yet inspected |
| 21 | Savvy Kids Sessional day care · RM9 5JB | Not yet inspected |
| 22 | Solid Start Nursery Limited Full day care · 24 places · RM8 3XP | Not yet inspected |
| 23 | Study Buddies Tuition Centre (Dagenham) Full day care · RM8 3RA | Not yet inspected |
| 24 | Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. Full day care · 50 places · RM8 2EQ | Not yet inspected |
| 25 | The vibe Sessional day care · RM8 2UT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Becontree?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Outer London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Becontree?
Of 25 nurseries and pre-schools in Becontree, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kidzland Nursery, Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Dagenham, Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road.
How much does nursery cost in Becontree?
In Outer London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £217 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Becontree?
25 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 13 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Barking and Dagenham · Barking · Dagenham · Creekmouth · Gascoigne Estate · Old Dagenham Park · Thames View
Neighbourhoods
Becontree East · Becontree Heath · Becontree North · Becontree South · Becontree West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.