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# Find a Nursery Near Romford

**4.2★** average from **395** Google reviews

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 Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

## Nurseries in Romford at a glance

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

46

Ofsted-registered nurseries

98%

Good or Outstanding

4.2★

516 Google reviews

31

Accept funded hours

18

Take under-twos

### Latest Ofsted grades

- Outstanding 3
- Good 37
- Requires improvement 1

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

### Highest rated in Romford

- New Beginnings Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-rm1-3db-ey452945) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.0★ (5)
- Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-and-pre-school-rm3-8ht-2714396) · Ofsted Outstanding
- Playdays Preschool 2 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-2-rm3-8xs-ey452106) · Ofsted Outstanding

## Nursery locations in and around Romford

## Day nurseries in Romford

- ### Over The Rainbow Day Nursery
  ★ 4.5 (23 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 2JT · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-day-nursery-rm1-2jt-ey485621
- ### Little wonders day nursery
  ★ 5.0 (9 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 1QA
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-day-nursery-rm1-1qa-2827299
- ### Montessori Minds
  ★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 3QA · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-rm1-3qa-ey557231
- ### Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)
  ★ 4.6 (16 reviews)
  ROMFORD · RM1 3PB · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-rm1-3pb-ey349789
- ### Excel Kids Romford
  ★ 3.6 (123 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 3EE · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-romford-rm1-3ee-2746819
- ### The Learning Tree Nursery School
  ★ 4.4 (34 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 2QP · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-rm1-2qp-2690852
- ### Little Market Day Nursery & After School Club
  ★ 4.0 (10 reviews)
  ROMFORD · RM1 3AB · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-market-day-nursery-rm1-3ab-ey500819
- ### Rising Stars Preschool Romford
  ★ 4.0 (8 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 3QT · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-preschool-romford-rm1-3qt-ey550887
- ### Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-School
  Romford · RM7 7HR · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/edenberries-day-nursery-and-pre-school-rm7-7hr-ey555448
- ### Cotton Buddies
  ★ 5.0 (9 reviews)
  Romford · RM7 7AA · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cotton-buddies-rm7-7aa-ey498127
- ### Little Explorers Day Nursery
  ★ 4.1 (10 reviews)
  ROMFORD · RM7 0AG · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-rm7-0ag-ey339177
- ### New Beginnings Day Nursery
  ★ 4.0 (5 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 3DB · Ofsted: Outstanding
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-rm1-3db-ey452945
- ### Great Child Nursery & Pre-School
  ★ 5.0 (13 reviews)
  Romford · RM7 7HT · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/great-child-nursery-pre-school-rm7-7ht-ey561493
- ### Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery
  ★ 3.8 (6 reviews)
  Romford · RM1 4HA · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/truly-scrumptious-early-years-nursery-rm1-4ha-ey402000
- ### Toddle-Inn Day Nursery
  ★ 4.6 (19 reviews)
  ROMFORD · RM2 5XH · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toddle-inn-day-nursery-rm2-5xh-ey389953
- ### Nutkins Nursery
  ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
  Romford · RM2 5TP · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-rm2-5tp-ey416533
- ### Creative Kids
  ★ 3.9 (13 reviews)
  Romford · RM2 5EH · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/creative-kids-rm2-5eh-ey286894
- ### Star Bright Day Nursery
  ★ 4.1 (36 reviews)
  ROMFORD · RM7 7BH · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/star-bright-day-nursery-rm7-7bh-ey487570
- ### The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery
  ★ 5.0 (11 reviews)
  Romford · RM2 6AT · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-gidea-park-nursery-rm2-6at-2519393
- ### Gidea Park Nursery
  Romford · RM2 5JR
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gidea-park-nursery-rm2-5jr-2817439

## Also within 1 miles of Romford

- ### Little Robins Nursery & Preschool
  ★ 4.6 (10 reviews)
  HORNCHURCH · RM11 1AE · Ofsted: Requires improvement
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-preschool-rm11-1ae-2510941
- ### Tiddlywinks Playgroup
  Princes Road · RM1 2RD · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-playgroup-ltd-rm1-2rd-2754295
- ### Harmony House Hornchurch
  ★ 4.7 (19 reviews)
  Hornchurch · RM12 4TJ · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-hornchurch-rm12-4tj-2700018
- ### 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
- ### Tubbies Day Nursery
  ★ 4.8 (6 reviews)
  ROMFORD · RM7 0UX · Ofsted: Good
  https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tubbies-day-nursery-rm7-0ux-ey330375

## 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.

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          "text": "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."
        }
      }
    ]
  }
]
```