# Aardvark Preschool 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aardvark-preschool-2774877 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 55 Chelmsford Drive, Upminster, RM14 2PH - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 38 a year - Registered places: 24 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07961 765919 - Website: https://aardvarkpreschoolandnursery.com/ - Run by: [Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aardvark-childcare-services-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2774877 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2774877). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2774877) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2774877) - Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2774877) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1702098) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees and ages: not published yet. 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 ## Getting there Address: 55 Chelmsford Drive, Upminster, RM14 2PH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.553256,0.231886 - Station: Upminster Bridge, 0.4 miles - Station: Hornchurch, 0.5 miles - Station: Upminster, 1.0 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Upminster Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Getting a place Aardvark Preschool accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hacton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 0.7 miles | | Langtons Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Langtons Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cheeky Chops Childminding Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chops-childminding-services-ltd-2771690) | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Playhouse Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-pre-school-ey468399) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-gaynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491041) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upminster-little-learners-day-nursery-ey450891) | Outstanding | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-to-learning-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2504008) | Good | | 07:15–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Sacred Heart Holiday Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-holiday-clubs-2748890) | | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2774877) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (aardvarkpreschoolandnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://aardvarkpreschoolandnursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aardvark+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJFR4W0wC72EcRzusamygH1Bk) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.