--- title: "Harold Wood Pre School, Romford | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/harold-wood-pre-school-limited-rm3-0du-ey561705 description: "Harold Wood Pre School in Romford — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Harold Wood Pre School Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · Harold Wood Methodist Church, The Drive, Romford, RM3 0DU · Havering Number of places 35 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Havering ## About this early years setting Harold Wood Pre School Limited operates from the Harold Wood Methodist Church in Romford, providing early years education within a warm and structured setting designed to ease children into learning through play. It offers a more personal experience compared to larger nurseries, with a routine that fosters security and readiness to learn. The pre-school acts as a gentle transition for children before they move on to more formal education. Registered with the local authority and listed on the Havering Family Services Hub, it assures parents of its integration into the borough's early childhood education network, offering access to practical information on funding and support. While located in a church, the environment is neutral and focuses on child development. The school prioritises a positive atmosphere and individualised attention, encouraging social skills, sharing, and independence. Its educational approach aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising structured play, songs, story time, and creative activities to build foundations for literacy and numeracy rather than early formal academics. The church building offers generous indoor space, although outdoor play areas might be more modest than those at purpose-built nurseries. The weekday schedule accommodates many families, but the lack of very early or late sessions might challenge parents with longer working hours. The pre-school fosters a strong community feel with low staff turnover, offering stability. Fees are in line with local rates, and government-funded hours are accepted, though availability may be limited. Communication relies on direct interaction, noticeboards, and newsletters, offering a personal touch. Our ethos Harold Wood Pre School Limited's educational approach aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage, emphasising structured play, songs, story time, and creative activities to build foundations for literacy and numeracy rather than early formal academics. They prioritise a positive atmosphere and individualised attention, encouraging social skills, sharing, and independence, acting as a gentle transition for children before more formal education. What it's like Children are happy and flourish at this welcoming setting. The caring staff have high expectations for children and sensitively nurture each child's confidence and well-being. Children become independent thinkers and make positive choices about their behaviour and play, which helps prepare them for moving on to school. Community-focused Play-based learning Church-based setting Personalised attention ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday: 09:00–15:00 Age range Early years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning, Afternoon Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Harold Wood Pre School Last inspected 15 September 2021 · Sarah Crawford Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The manager has created an ambitious curriculum to support all areas of children's learning. - Staff monitor children's learning closely and provide individualised plans to help close gaps in learning. - The manager ensures that staff receive regular coaching and training to continuously improve their professional skills and knowledge. - Staff skilfully support children's learning during play, daily routines and planned activities. - Staff provide very good support for children's language and communication skills. Areas to develop - 1 enable staff to better support children's understanding of people, families and communities outside of their own experiences - 2 ensure more consistency in the ways that staff enhance children's understanding of healthy eating and how to care for their teeth. Inspection #10190972 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170980) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children love coming to the setting and talk affectionately about staff when they are at home. > they are well informed about their child's progress and what they need to learn next. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify where children may need extra help and provide individualised plans to help close the gaps in their learning. All children, including children who speak English as an additional language and those who receive funding, make good progress. Outdoor space Staff ensure that children play outdoors each day. Children learn to manage risks as they practise climbing and balancing. This vigorous exercise enhances their physical health and well-being. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 September 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170980) ## Frequently asked about Harold Wood Pre School ### What type of nursery is Harold Wood Pre School? ### How can Harold Wood Pre School be contacted? ### Which funded hours does Harold Wood Pre School accept? ### How does the setting support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space does Harold Wood Pre School use? ### From what age does Harold Wood Pre School accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Romford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Harold Wood Pre School. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Hunnypot Corner Day Nursery Romford · RM3 0LU 4.1(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hunnypot-corner-day-nursery-llp-rm3-0lu-2553552 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Topsy Turvy Preschool Hornchurch · RM11 2NY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/topsy-turvy-preschool-rm11-2ny-ey542938 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren Hall Romford · RM3 8RW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-5-warren-hall-rm3-8rw-2637704 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Playdays Preschool @ St Georges Romford · RM3 8HX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-georges-rm3-8hx-2660060 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Playdays Preschool 2 Romford · RM3 8XS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-2-rm3-8xs-ey452106 - Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Romford · RM3 8HP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-rm3-8hp-2822584 See all nurseries in Romford →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Romford ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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