# Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 is a full-day nursery at Lowen Road, Rainham, RM13 8QD, in South Hornchurch, Havering. It is registered for 50 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 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.2 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-4-ey347545  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lowen Road, Rainham, RM13 8QD
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 01708 559804
- Website: http://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY347545

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, 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/EY347545

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2007 (Reference EY347545). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347545)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347545)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347545)

## 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: Lowen Road, Rainham, RM13 8QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.528574,0.168167

- Station: Dagenham Dock, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beam Parklands, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Linear Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Central Park West, 0.3 miles
- Park: Central Park West, 0.3 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 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: 3.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)

### 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

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/learning-journey)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- 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)
- 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)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (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)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Beam Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Leys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| John Perry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Village Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| William Ford CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-2718454) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playtime Day Care- Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-care-dagenham-2863095) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Adorable Childcare Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adorable-childcare-nursery-ltd-2742936) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Leys Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leys-childrens-centre-nursery-ey388186) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery South Hornchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-south-hornchurch-2680246) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Elm Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-lane-day-nursery-ey363213) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4's opening hours?

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 open all year?

Yes, Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 take?

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 Good at its inspection on 14 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 take?

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What approach does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 follow?

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 have outdoor space?

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 lists: Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.

### Does Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 support children with SEND?

Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4 lists: Support for children learning English.

### What is the nearest station to Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4?

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

### How do I contact Abbs Cross Day Nursery 4?

You can call 01708 559804 and visit www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347545)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abbscrossdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://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=ChIJeSD4ekSl2EcRvApsmkb2mpM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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