Sessional pre-school in Hornchurch, Havering
Aardvark Preschool
55 Chelmsford Drive, Upminster, RM14 2PH · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (1 review)
- About 650 m (8 min walk) from Upminster Bridge station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2024Reference 2774877Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places24 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 1 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees and ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open
- 38 a year
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
55 Chelmsford Drive, Upminster, RM14 2PH · More nurseries in RM14
Stations
- Upminster Bridge11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Hornchurch13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Upminster23 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
4 bus stops within 400 m, including Central Drive and Alma Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Upminster Park12 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Havering there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Aardvark Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 55 Chelmsford Drive, Upminster, RM14 2PH, in Hornchurch, Havering. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, 38 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd.
Run by Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Getting a place
Aardvark Preschool accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aardvark PreschoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Cheeky Chops Childminding Services LtdFull-day nursery | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Playhouse Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Upminster Little Learners Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:15–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Holiday ClubsSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Hornchurch9
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM1419
- Nurseries near Upminster Bridge station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hacton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.3 miles
- Branfil Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.3 miles
- Suttons Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.6 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.7 miles
- Langtons Infant School & Nursery Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.8 miles
- Langtons Junior Academy Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.8 miles
- Upminster Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.8 miles
- Upminster Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Aardvark Preschool offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Aardvark Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Aardvark Preschool's opening hours?
Aardvark Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Aardvark Preschool open all year?
Aardvark Preschool is open 38 weeks a year.
How many children can Aardvark Preschool take?
Aardvark Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.
Who runs Aardvark Preschool?
Aardvark Preschool is run by Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Aardvark Preschool?
Upminster Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Aardvark Preschool?
You can call 07961 765919 and visit aardvarkpreschoolandnursery.com.
Tools for parents in Havering
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (aardvarkpreschoolandnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2774877 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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