# Dagenham Montessori Nursery

Dagenham Montessori Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Becontree Church, 330 Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6BX, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 22 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:30–13:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dagenham-montessori-nursery-2852818  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Becontree Church, 330 Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6BX
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:30–13:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 22
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07352 344808
- Website: https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2852818

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2852818). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852818)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852818)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852818)

## Fees

Fees: 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

- Monday to Friday: 09:30–13:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Becontree Church, 330 Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.539438,0.132965

- Station: Becontree, 0.2 miles
- Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goresbrook Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's approach, named on its website, is Montessori and Early phonics.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/child-learning)

### Food

Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/child-learning)

### Settling in

According to its website, settling in begins with short separations from the child with a trusted person, followed by a visit to the nursery together so the child can explore the new environment. Staff reassure families at each step. The nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/child-learning)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/about1-c1x1t)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/about1-c1x1t)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/contact)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list, and its website says families should register using the online link. Families are contacted near the proposed start date to arrange a visit. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The James Cambell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hopewell School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Goresbrook School | All-through | 2–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Parsloes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Roding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [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 | 0.3 miles |
| [Harmony House at Castle Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-at-castle-green-2700017) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Harmony House Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-dagenham-2700014) | Good | £70 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Buttercup Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-preschool-2812224) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tendercubs-preschool-and-day-nursery-porters-avenue-2794605) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Childville Pre School @ St Johns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-st-johns-ey546697) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dagenham Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Dagenham Montessori Nursery opens 09:30–13:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Dagenham Montessori Nursery open all year?

No. Dagenham Montessori Nursery is open term time only.

### What ages does Dagenham Montessori Nursery take?

Dagenham Montessori Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### How many children can Dagenham Montessori Nursery take?

Dagenham Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Does Dagenham Montessori Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Dagenham Montessori Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Dagenham Montessori Nursery follow?

Dagenham Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.

### What is the nearest station to Dagenham Montessori Nursery?

Becontree is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dagenham Montessori Nursery?

You can call 07352 344808 and visit www.montessorigroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852818)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.montessorigroup.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.montessorigroup.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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