# Barney Bears Nursery

Barney Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at 60 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LR, in Barking, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 46 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Barney Bears Nursery's Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barney-bears-nursery-ey281440  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 60 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LR
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 46
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8594 3366
- Website: https://barneybears.com/
- Run by: [Barney Bears Nursery's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barney-bears-nurserys-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY281440

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 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/EY281440

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2004 (Reference EY281440). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281440)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281440)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281440)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £9 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1.54 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £80 (per month)
- Charge on funded hours: £160 (per month)
- Deposit: £120
- Registration fee: £60

Source: nursery website (https://barneybears.co.uk/price-list), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 60 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.543888,0.094991

- Station: Upney, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Barking, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barking Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mayesbrook Park, 0.4 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/main-room)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/pre-school)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/our-qualities)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/healthy-eating)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/price-list)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/healthy-eating)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/garden)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/garden)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/child-paths)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/keyperson-role)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/baby-room)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/services/baby-room)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/apply-for-a-place)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/our-qualities)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/our-qualities)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/our-qualities)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://barneybears.co.uk/price-list)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Community School | All-through | 3–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Loxford School | All-through | 3–19 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eastbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Northbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut@Arden House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-arden-house-ey482620) | Good | £107 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Cheeky Dinos Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-dinos-nursery-2771575) |  |  | 07:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Barking](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-barking-2722588) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Spinduliukas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinduliukas-ey549454) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Loxford First Step Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loxford-first-step-preschool-2655266) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Royal Gate Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/royal-gate-kids-nursery-2715953) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Barney Bears Nursery cost?

Barney Bears Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £9 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Barney Bears Nursery's opening hours?

Barney Bears Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Barney Bears Nursery open all year?

Yes, Barney Bears Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Barney Bears Nursery take?

Barney Bears Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Barney Bears Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barney Bears Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barney Bears Nursery take?

Barney Bears Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Barney Bears Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Barney Bears Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Barney Bears Nursery?

Yes. Barney Bears Nursery lists a deposit of £120 and a registration fee of £60.

### Who runs Barney Bears Nursery?

Barney Bears Nursery is run by Barney Bears Nursery's Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Barney Bears Nursery follow?

Barney Bears Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Barney Bears Nursery have outdoor space?

Barney Bears Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Barney Bears Nursery?

Upney is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barney Bears Nursery?

You can call 020 8594 3366 and visit barneybears.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY281440)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (barneybears.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://barneybears.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barney+Bears+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJEcQziNil2EcRtHI7b43D2gQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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