Best nurseries in Old Dagenham Park
9 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 | Elm Lane Day Nursery Full day care · 35 places · RM10 9UR | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Trinity Playcentre Full day care · 24 places · RM10 9RL | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Childville @ Dagenham Parish Hall Sessional day care · 48 places · RM10 8TR | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Leaping Toads Full day care · 80 places · RM10 9SA | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Leys Children's Centre Nursery Full day care · 56 places · RM10 9XW | Report card: 1 strong, 4 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 6 | Adorable Childcare Nursery Ltd. Full day care · 52 places · RM10 9YP | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 7 | Heathway After School Club Full day care · RM10 8RE | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward Sessional day care · 48 places · RM10 8TD | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | Wright Education - @ Dagenham Sessional day care · 35 places · RM10 8TR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Old Dagenham Park?
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 Old Dagenham Park?
There are 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Old Dagenham Park; listed first: Elm Lane Day Nursery, Trinity Playcentre, Childville @ Dagenham Parish Hall.
How much does nursery cost in Old Dagenham Park?
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 Old Dagenham Park?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Barking and Dagenham · Barking · Becontree · Dagenham · Creekmouth · Gascoigne Estate · 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.