# Abbey Children Centre Nursery

Abbey Children Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Abbey Children's Centre, North Street, BARKING, IG11 8LA, in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 92 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 51 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-children-centre-nursery-ey297566  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Abbey Children's Centre, North Street, BARKING, IG11 8LA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 92
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8724 1274
- Website: http://www.abbeynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY297566

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297566

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2005 (Reference EY297566). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297566)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297566)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297566)

## Fees

| Age | Per week |
|---|---|
| All ages | £164.64 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £6 (per week)

Source: nursery website (https://abbeynursery.com/admissions), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Abbey Children's Centre, North Street, BARKING, IG11 8LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.541542,0.074040

- Station: Barking, 0.3 miles
- Station: East Ham, 1.0 miles, step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Quaker Burial Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barking Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Abbey Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Loxford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Ilford Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 51 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/about-us)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/about-us)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/nursery-meals)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/nursery-meals)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/about-us)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/admissions)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/admissions)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/about-us)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/admissions)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/the-leadership-team)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/early-learning)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://abbeynursery.com/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Uphall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Langdon Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gascoigne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Eastbury Community School | All-through | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orange & Lemon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orange-and-lemon-ey559829) | Good | £80.50 | 08:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Royal Gate Kids Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-pre-school-ey409822) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Royal Gate Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-nursery-2715953) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Margaret's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-margarets-2877930) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (blc) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-blc-limited-ey538218) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-barking-2722588) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Abbey Children Centre Nursery cost?

Abbey Children Centre Nursery publishes these fees: per week £164.64 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Abbey Children Centre Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Abbey Children Centre Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Abbey Children Centre Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Abbey Children Centre Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Abbey Children Centre Nursery's opening hours?

Abbey Children Centre Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Abbey Children Centre Nursery open all year?

Yes, Abbey Children Centre Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Abbey Children Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbey Children Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abbey Children Centre Nursery take?

Abbey Children Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Abbey Children Centre Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Abbey Children Centre Nursery.

### Does Abbey Children Centre Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Abbey Children Centre Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Abbey Children Centre Nursery follow?

Abbey Children Centre Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Abbey Children Centre Nursery have outdoor space?

Abbey Children Centre Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### Does Abbey Children Centre Nursery support children with SEND?

Abbey Children Centre Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Abbey Children Centre Nursery?

Barking is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Abbey Children Centre Nursery?

You can call 020 8724 1274 and visit www.abbeynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297566)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abbeynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.abbeynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abbey+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpzrImGum2EcRX-a4rgP3_5Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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