Best nurseries in Rainham
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Havering, 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 | Fairy Tales Playgroup Sessional day care · 28 places · RM13 9GP | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | New Beginnings Pre-School Day Nursery Full day care · 29 places · RM13 9TH | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Chandlers Chatters Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 26 places · RM13 9LJ | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool Sessional day care · 68 places · RM13 9YG | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Fledgelings Day Nursery Rainham Full day care · 59 places · RM13 9NN | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Playways Pre School Sessional day care · 60 places · RM13 9DE | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall Sessional day care · 36 places · RM13 9YU | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Frankphil Holiday Activities Club @ St Helens Sessional day care · 32 places · RM13 9YU | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Rainham?
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 Rainham?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Rainham, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Fairy Tales Playgroup, New Beginnings Pre-School Day Nursery, Chandlers Chatters Pre-School Playgroup.
How much does nursery cost in Rainham?
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 Rainham?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 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.