Full-day nursery in Collier Row, Havering
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3
Collier Row Childrens Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2007Reference EY346133Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 9 February 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places40 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 24 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds
Fees: 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
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 52 a year
Getting there
Collier Row Childrens Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ · More nurseries in RM5
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Collier Row / Nth Romford Community Ctr, Collier Row Roundabout / Clockhouse Lane and Collier Row Roundabout / Rex Close.
Parks and playgrounds
- Lawns Park5 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground11 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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Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 is a full-day nursery at Collier Row Childrens Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ, in Collier Row, Havering. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 10 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3This nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Puddleducks PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Explorers Collier RowFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Corpus Christi Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–14:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier RowSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Buddies Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Lawns Pre-schoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–14:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Clockhouse Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2023 0.1 miles
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.4 miles
- Rise Park Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.6 miles
- Rise Park Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.6 miles
- Oasis Academy Pinewood Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.7 miles
- Crownfield Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.7 miles
- Crownfield Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.7 miles
- Immanuel School ages 3–16has a nursery class 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 Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3's opening hours?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 open all year?
Yes, Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 take?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 takes children aged birth to 5 years.
What is Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 Good at its inspection on 9 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 take?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
What approach does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 follow?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.
Does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 have outdoor space?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.
Does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 support children with SEND?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3 lists: Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
How do I contact Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3?
You can call 01708 741144 and visit www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk.
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 (www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk) · 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 EY346133 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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