Best nurseries in Romford
31 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 | Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup Sessional day care · 27 places · RM1 3LP | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Trinity Pre School Sessional day care · 35 places · RM1 1JH | Outstanding (2020) |
| 3 | Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd. Sessional day care · 90 places · RM12 4AA | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Dec 2025) |
| 4 | Tiddlywinks Playgroup Ltd Full day care · 54 places · RM1 2RD | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Great Child Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 70 places · RM7 7HT | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Montessori Minds Full day care · 76 places · RM1 3QA | Good (2025) |
| 7 | Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-School Full day care · 86 places · RM7 7HR | Good (2025) |
| 8 | Excel Kids Romford Full day care · 28 places · RM1 3EE | Good (2024) |
| 9 | Over The Rainbow Day Nursery Full day care · 65 places · RM1 2JT | Good (2024) |
| 10 | Chatterbugs Day Nursery Full day care · 39 places · RM5 3ET | Good (2024) |
| 11 | Little Market Day Nursery Full day care · 70 places · RM1 3AB | Good (2024) |
| 12 | Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery Full day care · 35 places · RM1 4HA | Good (2024) |
| 13 | Star Bright Day Nursery Full day care · 50 places · RM7 7BH | Good (2024) |
| 14 | Buddies Pre School Full day care · 26 places · RM5 2BE | Good (2023) |
| 15 | Toddle-Inn Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · RM2 5XH | Good (2023) |
| 16 | The Learning Tree Nursery School Full day care · 118 places · RM1 2QP | Good (2023) |
| 17 | Bumbles Preschool Sessional day care · 28 places · RM7 8QU | Good (2023) |
| 18 | The Old Station House Day Nursery Full day care · 45 places · RM5 3BP | Good (2023) |
| 19 | Nutkins Nursery Full day care · 23 places · RM2 5TP | Good (2023) |
| 20 | Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford) Full day care · 60 places · RM1 3PB | Good (2021) |
| 21 | Rising Stars Preschool Romford Full day care · 62 places · RM1 3QT | Good (2021) |
| 22 | Cotton Buddies Full day care · 53 places · RM7 7AA | Good (2021) |
| 23 | Little Robins Nursery & Preschool Full day care · 48 places · RM11 1AE | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 24 | Kip McGrath Romford Sessional day care · RM2 5AA | Not yet inspected |
| 25 | Little wonders day nursery Full day care · 28 places · RM1 1QA | Not yet inspected |
| 26 | Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford Full day care · 92 places · RM1 2LT | Not yet inspected |
| 27 | Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge Sessional day care · 128 places · RM11 2BZ | Not yet inspected |
| 28 | Shining Starz Pre-School Sessional day care · 50 places · RM1 4AT | Not yet inspected |
| 29 | Teddies preschool Ltd Sessional day care · 35 places · RM7 7BB | Not yet inspected |
| 30 | The Ultimate Education Full day care · RM2 5AA | Not yet inspected |
| 31 | Toddler Town Full day care · 33 places · RM11 2DN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Romford?
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 Romford?
Of 31 nurseries and pre-schools in Romford, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup, Trinity Pre School, Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd..
How much does nursery cost in Romford?
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 Romford?
31 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 23 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Havering · Cranham · Elm Park · Harold · Harold Hill · Hornchurch · Rainham · Upminster · Collier Row · Gidea Park · Rush Green · Upminster Bridge
Neighbourhoods
Central Romford · Romford East · Romford North · Romford North West · Romford South
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.