Best nurseries in Goodmayes
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Redbridge, 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 | Headstart Montessorians Day Nursery Full day care · 65 places · IG3 9RZ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ilford Full day care · 124 places · IG3 8XJ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 3 | Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) Full day care · 50 places · IG3 8UY | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Playtime Day Care Ltd Full day care · 71 places · IG3 8SH | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Precious Smiles Sessional day care · 20 places · IG3 9SE | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Kiddy Care Nursery Full day care · 35 places · IG3 9XE | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Maytime Montessori Nursery Full day care · 69 places · IG3 8XB | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Barley Lane Montessori, Nursery, Pre-School and After-School Centre Sessional day care · 80 places · IG3 8XE | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Early Educators Montessori Nursery Goodmayes Sessional day care · 40 places · IG3 9PB | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) Sessional day care · 30 places · IG3 8SF | Good (2021) |
| 11 | First Day Nursery Green Lane Full day care · 58 places · IG3 9LH | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | First Day Nursery Green Lane 2 Full day care · 30 places · IG3 9LH | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Precious Smiles Sessional day care · 40 places · IG3 8TD | Not yet inspected |
| 14 | Sunflower Nursery Full day care · 58 places · IG3 9RJ | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | Tots and Tweenies Limited Full day care · 10 places · IG3 8AT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Goodmayes?
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 Goodmayes?
Of 15 nurseries and pre-schools in Goodmayes, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Headstart Montessorians Day Nursery, Busy Bees Day Nursery at Ilford, Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green).
How much does nursery cost in Goodmayes?
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 Goodmayes?
15 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 10 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.