Abbs Cross Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Abbs Cross Day Nursery, established in 1996, is a family-owned company operating four nurseries, including one in Hornchurch. This particular branch has been serving the community for over two decades, providing childcare and pre-school education for children up to 5 years old.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, for 52 weeks a year. They are dedicated to offering exceptional care and education, supported by highly qualified practitioners and early years teachers who create a nurturing and stimulating environment tailored to each child's individual needs and interests.

The Hornchurch setting, conveniently located for residents of Hornchurch, Elm Park, and Upminster, features colourful rooms specifically designed for different age groups: the Baby Nest for infants from birth to 2 years, and the Dolphins Room for children from around their second birthday until they are ready for school. Both indoor and a large, secure all-weather outdoor classroom are well-equipped with various resources to foster learning and development through play, including a pirate ship for physical activity.

The nursery regularly takes children on outings to local parks and libraries to explore their environment and has achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating, offering homemade, healthy, and nutritious meals.

What it's like

Children thrive at this friendly and happy nursery where staff know them well and tailor the curriculum around their needs. Relationships between staff and children are warm and caring, and children are encouraged to be confident talkers who sing, join in rhymes and enjoy reading. Staff support early mathematical skills and children's independence, and work with local schools to help children be ready for the next stage in learning.

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