Nurseries and childcare in Romford
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romford. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Romford, nearest first
- Over the Rainbow Day Nursery Preschool · 0.2 miles 7 Victoria Rd, Romford, RM1 2JT 5 Call
- Montessori Minds Day care preschool · 0.3 miles 62 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QA 5 Call
- Fledgelings Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.3 miles 61 Eastern Rd, Romford, RM1 3PB 5 Call
- Mawney Pre-school Preschool · 0.4 miles Mawney Rd, Romford, RM7 Call
- Baby sensory & Toddler Sense Romford Wow Centre Child care and day care · 0.4 miles Seedbed Centre, Davidson Way Unit C6, Romford, RM7 0AZ Call
- The Learning Tree Nursery School Home service · 0.4 miles Carlisle Rd, Romford, RM1 5 Call
- Rising Stars Romford Preschool · 0.4 miles St Cedd Hall, Sims Cl, Romford, RM1 3QT 5 Call
- Little Robins Nursery & Preschool Preschool · 0.4 miles 2 Craigdale Rd, Romford, RM11 1AE Call
- Over The Rainbow Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.5 miles 7 Victoria Road, Romford, RM12 Call
- Edencherries Pre School Preschool · 0.5 miles Knighton Cl, Romford, RM7 5 Call
- New Beginnings Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.5 miles Main Rd, Romford, RM1 5 Call
- Cornerstone Social Sare Services Limited Child care and day care · 0.6 miles 69 Manor Road, Romford, RM1 2RD Call
- Barracudas Activity Day Camps Child care and day care · 0.7 miles The Frances Bardsley Academy, Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 Call
- Teddies Preschool Preschool · 0.8 miles Pretoria Rd, Romford, RM7 7BB 5 Call
- Toddle-Inn Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.0 miles Heath Park Rd, Romford, RM2 5 Call
- Rush Green Preschool Preschool · 1.0 miles Rush Green Rd, Romford, RM7 4 Call
- Charis Preschool Preschool · 1.0 miles Jutsums Ln, Romford, RM7 Call
- Nutkins Nursery Romford Preschool · 1.0 miles Squirrels Heath Infants School, Salisbury Rd, Romford, RM2 5TP 4 Call
- Creative Kids Day care preschool · 1.0 miles 69 Main Rd, Romford, RM2 5EH 5 Call
- Forget-me-Not Nursery Limited Day care preschool · 1.0 miles 177 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM 111 5 Call
- Cherubs Pre School Preschool · 1.0 miles Balgores Cres, Romford, RM2 5 Call
- Jumping Jacks Playgroup Day care preschool · 1.1 miles Kims Hall, Vicarage Road , Hornchurch, RM12 4AT Call
- Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Home service · 1.1 miles Barton Rd, Hornchurch, RM12 5 Call
- Arnaud Lodge Pre-School Preschool · 1.1 miles Scout and Guide Hall, Slewins Ln, Romford, RM11 2BZ 5 Call
- Brenda Klein Childminder Home service · 1.1 miles Station Rd, Romford, RM2 Call
- Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.2 miles Dorian Rd, Hornchurch, RM12 5 Call
- Chatter Bugs Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.3 miles 33A Mowbrays Rd, Romford, RM5 3ET 5 Call
- Zeeba Day Care Preschool · 1.3 miles Mowbrays Mission, Romford, RM5 Call
- Playdays Preschool 6 Preschool · 1.3 miles Scott Lodge, Upper Brentwood Rd, Romford, RM2 6AS 5 Call
- Cheeky Chops Childminding Services Child care and day care · 1.4 miles Henderson Close, London, RM11 Call
- Ebas Child Care Services Child care and day care · 1.5 miles Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Romford?
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romford. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Romford
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.