Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.

About this early years setting

Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue, is a family-operated childcare provider established in 2005. They offer early years education and care for children aged 3 months to 11 years across their London locations, including Porters Avenue in Dagenham.

The nursery is dedicated to creating a secure, supportive, and stimulating environment where each child feels valued and is encouraged to explore, learn, and flourish. They adopt an activity-based approach designed to cultivate creativity, independence, and a lasting appreciation for learning from an early age.

Tendercubs caters to various age groups with dedicated rooms: the Panda Room for 3 months to 2-year-olds, the Tiger Room for 2 to 3-year-olds, and the Lion and Leopard Rooms for 3 to 5-year-olds. Additionally, they provide services for older children, including a Breakfast Club, After-School Club, and Holiday Club for those aged 5 to 11.

The nursery prides itself on its team of experienced and committed early years practitioners, many holding a Level 3 Childcare qualification and all being First Aid trained. They emphasise strong partnerships with parents through regular updates, collaborative goal-setting, and an open-door policy, aiming to create a nurturing, 'home-from-home' atmosphere that promotes happiness, security, and confidence in children.

Our ethos

At Tendercubs, we provide a safe, stimulating, and caring space where children can explore, learn, and grow with confidence. Our activity-based approach fosters creativity, independence, and a love for learning from an early age. Here, every child can be themselves and discover their own uniqueness. We believe in working closely with families to support every child’s journey, building strong partnerships based on trust and open communication.

What it's like

Children are welcomed into a nurturing nursery where practitioners greet them warmly and help them to feel settled. They build close and trusting relationships with both children and their families, quickly identifying and reducing any barriers to learning or wellbeing. Children are keen to come to nursery, exploring the newly refurbished garden and participating in various experiences including trips and interactive animal experiences. They learn about different emotions and how to manage them, behaving well and generally sharing resources.

Pricing & funding

Tendercubs offers childcare for children from 3 months to 11 years, including dedicated rooms for different age groups and clubs for school-aged children. Fees are variable depending on the child’s age, chosen schedule, and eligibility for government funding. The nursery accepts both 15 and 30 hours funding and encourages parents to contact them for a personalised quote.