# Aardvark Preschool and Nursery

Aardvark Preschool and Nursery is a full-day nursery at 3-4 The Parade, Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AQ, in Harold Park, Havering. It is registered for 32 children. It is run by Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aardvark-preschool-and-nursery-2806952  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3-4 The Parade, Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AQ
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/aardvark-childcare-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2806952

## 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 August 2024 (Reference 2806952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806952)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806952)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806952)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 30 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1782058)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3-4 The Parade, Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.603293,0.248430

- Station: Harold Wood, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dagnam Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Drapers' Maylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach |  | 2–19 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Edullect Academy Independent School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harold Wood Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harold-wood-pre-school-limited-ey561705) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-ey410777) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-5-warren-hall-2637704) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Futures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-nursery-ey435589) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool Holiday And After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-holiday-and-after-school-club-ey536849) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 4 @ RCCG](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-4-rccg-2782821) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Aardvark Preschool and Nursery take?

Aardvark Preschool and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Aardvark Preschool and Nursery?

Aardvark Preschool and Nursery is run by Aardvark Childcare Services Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Aardvark Preschool and Nursery?

Harold Wood is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806952)
- 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.