--- title: "21 Day Nurseries near Hornchurch, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/london/havering/hornchurch description: "Compare 21 day nurseries near Hornchurch: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Hornchurch **4.8★** average from **160** Google reviews Our directory covers 21 day nurseries within 1 miles of Hornchurch, all registered with Ofsted. 18 of those have a Hornchurch address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 13 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 88% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 211 Google reviews across 13 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 11 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 8 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said. ## Nurseries in Hornchurch at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Hornchurch. 21 Ofsted-registered nurseries 88% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 211 Google reviews 11 Accept funded hours 8 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 13 - Requires improvement 2 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Hornchurch - Code Ninjas Dojo (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/code-ninjas-dojo-rm11-1xp-2798036) · 5.0★ (40) - Explorers Elm Park 2 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-rm12-5ab-2867886) · 4.8★ (16) - Scallywags Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-limited-rm12-6rl-2797849) · 5.0★ (13) ## Nursery locations in and around Hornchurch ## Day nurseries in Hornchurch - ### The Wendy House Day Nursery Hornchurch · RM12 6NA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-wendy-house-day-nursery-rm12-6na-118626 - ### Abbs Cross Day Nursery Hornchurch · RM12 4LY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-rm12-4ly - ### Scallywags Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) Hornchurch · RM12 6RL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-day-nursery-limited-rm12-6rl-2797849 - ### Fledgelings Day Nursery (Hornchurch) ★ 4.7 (22 reviews) Hornchurch · RM12 6RR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-hornchurch-rm12-6rr-ey269379 - ### Cheeky Chops Childminding Services ★ 4.7 (23 reviews) Hornchurch · RM12 6EA · Ofsted: Requires improvement https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chops-childminding-services-ltd-rm12-6ea-2771690 - ### Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Hornchurch · RM12 4AN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-smiles-day-nursery-rm12-4an-2727006 - ### Little Learners Nursery and Preschool ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) HORNCHURCH · RM12 4PT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-rm12-4pt-ey488395 - ### Explorers Elm Park ★ 4.8 (16 reviews) Hornchurch · RM12 4RN · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-rm12-4rn-2620097 - ### Toddler Town Hornchurch · RM11 2DN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-rm11-2dn-2770584 - ### Forget-me-not Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) HORNCHURCH · RM12 4TE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-not-nursery-rm12-4te-ey482515 - ### Harmony House Hornchurch ★ 4.7 (19 reviews) Hornchurch · RM12 4TJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-hornchurch-rm12-4tj-2700018 ## Also within 1 miles of Hornchurch - ### Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Essex · RM12 6PL · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/upminster-little-learners-day-nursery-rm12-6pl-ey450891 - ### Explorers Elm Park 2 ★ 4.8 (16 reviews) Elm Park · RM12 5AB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-rm12-5ab-2867886 - ### Playhouse Pre-School Upminster · RM14 2LW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-pre-school-rm14-2lw-ey468399 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Hornchurch? We list 21 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Hornchurch, 18 of which have a Hornchurch address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Hornchurch are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Hornchurch. 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 Hornchurch? Across 13 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Hornchurch have left 211 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. 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 Hornchurch? 11 of the 21 nurseries within 1 miles of Hornchurch (52%) 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 Hornchurch take babies? 8 settings within 1 miles of Hornchurch 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. 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