# Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall

Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall is a sessional pre-school at St. Helens Church Hall, St. Helens Court, Rainham, RM13 9YU, in Rainham, Havering. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bretons-preschool-2-st-helens-church-hall-2647915  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Helens Church Hall, St. Helens Court, Rainham, RM13 9YU
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 07595 603498
- Website: https://playdayspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2647915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 July 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/16/2647915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2021 (Reference 2647915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647915)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647915)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1400856)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: St. Helens Church Hall, St. Helens Court, Rainham, RM13 9YU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517835,0.192532

- Station: Rainham (London), under 0.1 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ingrebourne Hill, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: New Green Children's Play Area, 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


## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_8fe23f907b7946c793eff1e7ad992ad0.pdf)

### Building and safety

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_8fe23f907b7946c793eff1e7ad992ad0.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brady Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Parsonage Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Whybridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Whybridge Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Newtons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Frankphil Holiday Activities Club @ St Helens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frankphil-holiday-activities-club-st-helens-2723628) | Met |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fairy Tales Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-tales-playgroup-ey476848) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/val-robinson-childcare-cottage-preschool-ey542789) | Good | £51 | 08:45–14:45 | 0.1 miles |
| [New Beginnings Pre-School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-pre-school-day-nursery-ey306276) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Playways Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playways-pre-school-ey492131) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Pains](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-pains-ey385341) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall's opening hours?

Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall Good at its inspection on 10 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall take?

Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall?

Rainham (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall?

You can call 07595 603498 and visit playdayspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647915)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (playdayspreschool.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://playdayspreschool.org.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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