--- title: "32 Day Nurseries near Dagenham, 3 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 32 day nurseries near Dagenham: 3 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 373 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Dagenham are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Dagenham. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Dagenham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 26 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Dagenham have left 373 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Dagenham?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "10 of the 32 nurseries within 1 miles of Dagenham (31%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Dagenham take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "12 settings within 1 miles of Dagenham are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [London](/nurseries/london) › [Barking and Dagenham](/nurseries/london/barking-and-dagenham) › Dagenham # Find a Nursery Near Dagenham **4.6★** average from **169** parent reviews on Google We track 32 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Dagenham. 29 of those have a Dagenham address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 20 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 96% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 373 Google reviews across 26 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 10 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 12 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Dagenham at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Dagenham. 32 Ofsted-registered nurseries 96% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 373 parent reviews 10 Accept funded hours 12 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 3 - Good 20 - Requires improvement 1 8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Dagenham - [Playtime Day Care- Dagenham](/nursery/playtime-day-care-dagenham-rm10-9nd-2863095) · 5.0★ (25) - [Study Buddies Tuition Centre (Dagenham)](/nursery/study-buddies-tuition-centre-dagenham-rm8-3ra-2696168) · 4.6★ (23) - [Playful Pandas Nursery](/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-rm9-5az-2822529) · 5.0★ (16) ## Nursery locations in and around Dagenham ![Map showing the location of nurseries near Dagenham](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/mapbox/light-v11/static/pin-s+e76a45\(0.163975,51.55033\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.157538,51.550871\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.1562,51.553693\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.173164,51.542165\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.160744,51.539688\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.154568,51.558228\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.147043,51.552539\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.147593,51.554723\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.153908,51.539975\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.154182,51.539071\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.172755,51.563576\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.185761,51.542003\),pin-s+e76a45\(0.152528,51.538544\)/0.166402,51.551062,12.37,0/1120x420@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg "Location map for nurseries near Dagenham")Click to explore the map → ## Day nurseries in Dagenham - [ ### 1st Steps Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (9 reviews) Dagenham · RM10 7UR · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/1st-steps-day-nursery-ltd-rm10-7ur) - [ ### Heritage Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (17 reviews) DAGENHAM · RM10 8LP · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/heritage-day-nursery-rm10-8lp-ey377560) - [ ### Pembroke Children's Activity Centre Dagenham · RM10 7YP ](/nursery/pembroke-children-s-activity-centre-rm10-7yp-2698396) - [ ### John Perry Nursery ★ 4.2 (10 reviews) Dagenham · RM10 8BS · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/john-perry-nursery-rm10-8bs-ey535830) - [ ### Elm Lane Day Nursery ★ 3.9 (8 reviews) DAGENHAM · RM10 9UR · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/elm-lane-day-nursery-rm10-9ur-ey363213) - [ ### Chestnut@William Bellamy ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) Dagenham · RM10 7HX · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/chestnut-william-bellamy-rm10-7hx-ey436388) - [ ### Playful Pandas Nursery ★ 5.0 (16 reviews) Dagenham · RM9 5AZ ](/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-rm9-5az-2822529) - [ ### Kidzland Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Dagenham · RM10 7SD · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/kidzland-nursery-rm10-7sd-ey477602) - [ ### Trinity Playcentre ★ 4.8 (41 reviews) DAGENHAM · RM10 9RL · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/trinity-playcentre-rm10-9rl-ey491427) - [ ### Leaping Toads ★ 4.1 (22 reviews) Dagenham · RM10 9SA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/leaping-toads-rm10-9sa-2528747) ## Also within 1 miles of Dagenham - [ ### Tubbies Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) ROMFORD · RM7 0UX · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/tubbies-day-nursery-rm7-0ux-ey330375) - [ ### Bretons preschool RAINHAM · RM13 7LP · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/bretons-pre-school-rm13-7lp-ey433649) - [ ### Ford Road Children's Centre ★ 4.4 (30 reviews) London · RM10 9JS · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/ford-road-children-s-centre-rm10-9js-ey366663) ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Dagenham? We list 32 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Dagenham, 29 of which have a Dagenham address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Dagenham are rated Outstanding? 3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Dagenham. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Dagenham? Across 26 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Dagenham have left 373 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Dagenham? 10 of the 32 nurseries within 1 miles of Dagenham (31%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Dagenham take babies? 12 settings within 1 miles of Dagenham are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. 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