# Buttercup Preschool

Buttercup Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Fanshawe Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 5QA, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 28 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-preschool-2812224  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Fanshawe Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 5QA
- Registered places: 28
- Ofsted URN: 2812224

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2024 (Reference 2812224). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812224)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812224)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812224)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (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: Fanshawe Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 5QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546410,0.141389

- Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Becontree, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goresbrook Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Godwin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Oxlow Bridge School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnut@Halbutt Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-halbutt-street-ey491167) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (SRCC)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-srcc-ey386932) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ey285259) | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Playful Pandas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-2822529) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kinder Kapers Too](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-ey540005) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Dagenham Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dagenham-montessori-nursery-2852818) |  |  | 09:30–13:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Buttercup Preschool take?

Buttercup Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Buttercup Preschool?

Dagenham Heathway is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2812224)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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