# Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-3-ey346133  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Collier Row Childrens Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 01708 741144
- Website: https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY346133

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 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/EY346133

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2007 (Reference EY346133). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346133)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346133)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346133)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/373595)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees: 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: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year

## Getting there

Address: Collier Row Childrens Centre, 28 Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.600534,0.164671

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lawns Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Abbs-Cross-Day-Nursery-Newsletter-Autumn-Term-2019.pdf)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/collier-row)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Abbs-Cross-Day-Nursery-Newsletter-Autumn-Term-2019.pdf)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/food-nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/food-nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/collier-row)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/learning-journey)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/collier-row)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/learning-journey)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/starting-nursery)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/collier-row)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/starting-nursery)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/starting-nursery)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Abbs-Cross-Day-Nursery-Collier-Row-Newsletter-Autumn-Term-2019.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/safety-security)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/safety-security)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/collier-row)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/collier-row)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Immanuel School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-preschool-2860809) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Explorers Collier Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-collier-row-2515341) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Corpus Christi Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corpus-christi-pre-school-ey355256) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-james-collier-row-2733913) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Buddies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-pre-school-ey458064) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Lawns Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawns-pre-school-2658203) | Good |  | 09:00–14:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY346133)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abbs+Cross+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJad1_dGCj2EcRGEQWlDX5qYw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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