Best nurseries in Gascoigne Estate
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 | Chestnut@Gascoigne Full day care · 89 places · IG11 7HQ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | The Maples Full day care · 80 places · IG11 7LQ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Calvary Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · IG11 7TR | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Rainbow Friends Childcare Full day care · 30 places · IG11 7SQ | Report card: 4 expected, 1 needs attention (Dec 2025) |
| 5 | Chestnut @Greatfields Full day care · 45 places · IG11 7BL | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Childville@Barking Adult College Sessional day care · 30 places · IG11 7PB | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | EduCare Tutoring Centre Full day care · IG11 7LN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Gascoigne Estate?
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 Gascoigne Estate?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Gascoigne Estate, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Chestnut@Gascoigne, The Maples, Calvary Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Gascoigne Estate?
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 Gascoigne Estate?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Barking and Dagenham · Barking · Becontree · Dagenham · Creekmouth · Old Dagenham Park · Thames View
Neighbourhoods
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.