# Chestnut@Markyate

Chestnut@Markyate is a full-day nursery at Markyate Road, Dagenham, London, RM8 2LD, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-markyate-ey489504  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Markyate Road, Dagenham, London, RM8 2LD
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 56
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8984 4686
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/markyate/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY489504

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 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/EY489504

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489504)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489504)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489504)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://chestnut-nursery.com/fees/markyate), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Markyate Road, Dagenham, London, RM8 2LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.544988,0.117283

- Station: Becontree, 0.5 miles
- Station: Upney, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mayesbrook Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/fees/markyate)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/markyate)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/markyate)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/fees/markyate)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/markyate)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/fees/markyate)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Roding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Monteagle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tendercubs-preschool-and-day-nursery-porters-avenue-2794605) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Alamiyah Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alamiyah-montessori-2868859) |  |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ltd-ey285088) | Good | £73 |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tendercubs-preschool-and-day-nursery-woodward-road-2794602) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Kinder Kapers Too](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-ey540005) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Cherubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-ey281096) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Chestnut@Markyate cost?

Chestnut@Markyate publishes these fees: per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Chestnut@Markyate take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Chestnut@Markyate offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Chestnut@Markyate's opening hours?

Chestnut@Markyate opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Chestnut@Markyate open all year?

No. Chestnut@Markyate is open term time only.

### What ages does Chestnut@Markyate take?

Chestnut@Markyate takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Chestnut@Markyate's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chestnut@Markyate Good at its inspection on 27 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chestnut@Markyate take?

Chestnut@Markyate is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Chestnut@Markyate?

Meals are not included in the fees at Chestnut@Markyate.

### Does Chestnut@Markyate accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Chestnut@Markyate accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Chestnut@Markyate?

Chestnut@Markyate is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### Does Chestnut@Markyate have outdoor space?

Chestnut@Markyate lists: Own garden.

### Does Chestnut@Markyate support children with SEND?

Chestnut@Markyate lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Chestnut@Markyate?

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

### How do I contact Chestnut@Markyate?

You can call 020 8984 4686 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489504)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/markyate/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28Markyate%29&query_place_id=ChIJF60wSnql2EcRO0w8LD8FelQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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