Best nurseries in Dagenham
7 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 | Ford Road Children's Centre Full day care · 57 places · RM10 9JS | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 109 places · RM10 7UR | Good (2025) |
| 3 | John Perry Nursery Full day care · 55 places · RM10 8BS | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Heritage Day Nursery Full day care · 21 places · RM10 8LP | Good (2023) |
| 5 | ABC Preschool Sessional day care · 50 places · RM9 6UR | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Buttercup Preschool Sessional day care · 28 places · RM9 5QA | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Playtime Day Care- Dagenham Full day care · 93 places · RM10 9ND | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Dagenham?
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 Dagenham?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Dagenham, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ford Road Children's Centre, 1st Steps Day Nursery Ltd, John Perry Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Dagenham?
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 Dagenham?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Barking and Dagenham · Barking · Becontree · Creekmouth · Gascoigne Estate · Old Dagenham Park · Thames View
Neighbourhoods
Dagenham Central · Dagenham Eastbrook · Dagenham North · Rylands Estate & Dagenham Dock
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.