Best nurseries in Ilford
23 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 | Mildmay Nursery Sessional day care · 18 places · IG1 1DT | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Valentines Nursery Full day care · 40 places · IG1 4RY | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Sunflower Day Care Full day care · 87 places · IG1 3AQ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup Full day care · 30 places · IG1 1LG | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Kids @ Play Preschool. Full day care · 40 places · IG1 2JZ | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Just4kids Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 46 places · IG1 1SE | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Clementswood Nursery Full day care · 38 places · IG1 1LE | Good (2024) |
| 8 | Sunnyside Daycare and After School Club Full day care · 54 places · IG1 2WS | Good (2024) |
| 9 | kGems Day Nursery Full day care · 70 places · IG1 4UA | Good (2023) |
| 10 | Belmont Day Nursery Ltd Full day care · 93 places · IG1 1YW | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Balfour Nursery Full day care · 45 places · IG1 4HP | Good (2022) |
| 12 | Early Educators Montessori Full day care · 32 places · IG1 2HN | Good (2021) |
| 13 | Kids Inc Day Nursery Full day care · 110 places · IG1 3AF | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 14 | Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · IG1 1UG | Report card: 5 expected (Dec 2025) |
| 15 | Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery Full day care · 66 places · IG1 3DE | Not yet inspected |
| 16 | Avon College Daycare Full day care · IG1 4NH | Not yet inspected |
| 17 | Howard Asc Full day care · IG1 4TG | Not yet inspected |
| 18 | Ilford Lane Under Fives Pre-School Sessional day care · 40 places · IG1 2LG | Not yet inspected |
| 19 | LIMT Academy Full day care · IG1 4PG | Not yet inspected |
| 20 | Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd Full day care · 63 places · IG1 3BA | Not yet inspected |
| 21 | Skyblue Education Ltd Full day care · IG1 4PG | Not yet inspected |
| 22 | Sunflower Preschool Sessional day care · 50 places · IG1 1HS | Not yet inspected |
| 23 | Tiny Miracles LTD Full day care · 90 places · IG1 3BB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ilford?
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 Ilford?
Of 23 nurseries and pre-schools in Ilford, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Mildmay Nursery, Valentines Nursery, Sunflower Day Care.
How much does nursery cost in Ilford?
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 Ilford?
23 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 14 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Redbridge · Barkingside · Chadwell Heath · Clayhall · Goodmayes · Hainault · Seven · Wanstead · Woodford · Cranbrook · Fairlop · Ley Street · Roding · Woodford High Road
Neighbourhoods
Ilford Central & East · Ilford North East · Ilford North West · Ilford South East · Ilford South 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.