# Sessional nurseries and pre-schools in IG1 (Ilford, Cranbrook)

We list 8 nurseries in IG1 postcode district that match “Sessional / pre-school”, out of 27 nurseries in the area. Across all 27 nurseries in IG1 postcode district (19 full-day, 8 sessional) there are 1,371 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/sessional  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 27 (19 full-day · 8 sessional)
- Registered places: 1,371 (about 50 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/liberty-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey376052) | Sessional pre-school | Report card, Dec 2025 |  | 07:00–18:00 | 3 months to 11 years |
| [Little Stars (Ilford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ilford-ltd-2857824) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2 years to 4 years |
| [Mildmay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-nursery-ey432847) | Sessional pre-school | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Munchkinz Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkinz-pre-school-nursery-2805298) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 12 months to 5 years |
| [Cranbrook Castle Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-castle-montessori-ey471676) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [Ilford Lane Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ilford-lane-under-fives-pre-school-2831740) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 09:30–16:00 |  |
| [Sunflower Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-preschool-2808863) | Sessional pre-school |  |  | 09:00–15:00 |  |
| [The Drive Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-drive-playgroup-128487) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/full-day.md) (19)
- [SEND support](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/send-support.md) (9)
- [Flexible sessions](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/flexible-sessions.md) (8)
- [30 funded hours](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/funded-30-hours.md) (8)
- [Sessional / pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/sessional.md) (8)
- [Funded 2-year-old places](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/funded-2-year-olds.md) (7)
- [Own garden](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/garden.md) (7)
- [Funded from 9 months](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/funded-9-months.md) (4)
- [Separate baby room](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/baby-room.md) (3)
- [Early drop-off](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/early-drop-off.md) (3)
- [Meals included in fees](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/meals-included.md) (3)
- [Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig1/montessori.md) (3)

## Neighbouring areas

- [IG2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig2.md) (11)
- [E12](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/e12.md) (12)
- [IG3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig3.md) (20)
- [IG4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig4.md) (4)
- [IG5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/ig5.md) (3)
- [E7](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/e7.md) (14)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many sessional nurseries and pre-schools are there in IG1?

We list 8 nurseries in IG1 that match: sessional / pre-school.

### How many nurseries are there in IG1?

We list 27 nurseries in IG1: 19 full-day and 8 sessional, with 1,371 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Are there nurseries offering 30 funded hours in IG1?

Yes, we list 8 in IG1.

### Are there nurseries with funded places for 2-year-olds in IG1?

Yes, we list 7 in IG1.

### Are there nurseries with funded places from 9 months in IG1?

Yes, we list 4 in IG1.

### Which areas are near IG1?

Neighbouring areas include IG2, E12, IG3 and IG4.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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