# Buddies Pre School

Buddies Pre School is a full-day nursery at Scout Association, 2nd Collier Row, Worthington Hall, Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2BE, in Collier Row, Havering. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Buddies Pre School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-pre-school-ey458064  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Scout Association, 2nd Collier Row, Worthington Hall, Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2BE
- Registered places: 26
- Run by: [Buddies Pre School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buddies-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY458064

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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/EY458064

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2012 (Reference EY458064). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458064)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458064)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458064)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout Association, 2nd Collier Row, Worthington Hall, Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2BE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597542,0.155229

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Corpus Christi Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corpus-christi-pre-school-ey355256) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Explorers Collier Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-collier-row-2515341) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-3-ey346133) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Puddleducks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-preschool-2860809) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Oaks Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-centre-ltd-ey443861) | Requires improvement | £55 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parklanes-wykeham-childcare-ltd-ey448025) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buddies Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buddies Pre School Good at its inspection on 19 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buddies Pre School take?

Buddies Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buddies Pre School?

Buddies Pre School is run by Buddies Pre School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458064)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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