# Balfour Nursery

Balfour Nursery is a full-day nursery at 7 Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HP, in Ilford, Redbridge. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 67 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balfour-nursery-ey308464  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 8553 1886
- Website: http://www.balfournursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY308464

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, 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/EY308464

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY308464). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308464)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308464)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308464)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/444184)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 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

## Getting there

Address: 7 Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.560642,0.070802

- Station: Ilford, under 0.1 miles
- 20 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valentines Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Little Ilford Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Uphall Recreation Ground, 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy Education |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Apex Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2830527) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey292060) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakfield-pre-school-playgroup-128476) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-care-2808903) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mildmay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-nursery-ey432847) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Miracles LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-miracles-ltd-2751658) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Balfour Nursery's opening hours?

Balfour Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Balfour Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Balfour Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Balfour Nursery take?

Balfour Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Balfour Nursery?

Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Balfour Nursery?

You can call 020 8553 1886 and visit www.balfournursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY308464)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Balfour+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ76HtR4um2EcRcyr9Vsmdqco)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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