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4.2★ average from 395 parent reviews on Google

There are 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Romford on our register. 41 of those have a Romford address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 3 rated Outstanding, 37 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings here are Good or better. 3 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 516 Google reviews across 33 of these nurseries, averaging 4.2★. 31 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 18 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 Romford at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Romford.

46
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.2★
516 parent reviews
31
Accept funded hours
18
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding3
  • Good37
  • Requires improvement1

5 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Romford?
We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Romford, 41 of which have a Romford address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Romford are rated Outstanding?
3 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Romford, including New Beginnings Day Nursery, Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School, Playdays Preschool 2. 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 Romford?
Across 33 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Romford have left 516 Google reviews at an average of 4.2★. 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 Romford?
31 of the 46 nurseries within 1 miles of Romford (67%) 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 Romford take babies?
18 settings within 1 miles of Romford 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