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Full-day nursery in Little Ilford, Newham

Early Start Lawrence Avenue

Susan Lawrence Childrens School, Lawrence Avenue, LONDON, E12 5QR · Getting there

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Inspected 4 February 2026 · Full inspection. Each area has its own grade; there is no single headline grade.

  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
  • Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • SafeguardingStandards met
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Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2017Reference EY543065Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 4 February 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places56 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

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Hours and ages

Monday to Friday
08:00–18:00
Weeks open
51 a year

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Getting there

Susan Lawrence Childrens School, Lawrence Avenue, LONDON, E12 5QR · More nurseries in E12

Directions

Stations

  • Ilford15 min walk · 0.6 miles
  • Manor Park17 min walk · 0.7 miles
  • Woodgrange Park19 min walk · 0.8 miles

Buses

7 bus stops within 400 m, including Wolferton Road, Church Road and Little Ilford Lane.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Little Ilford Park5 min walk
  • Uphall Recreation Ground7 min walk
  • Hathaway Crescent Park12 min walk
  • Playground1 min walk
  • Playground1 min walk
  • Playground8 min walk

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.

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Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

In Newham there are about 4.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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3.4on Google from 5 reviews, November 2026

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About Early Start Lawrence Avenue

Early Start Lawrence Avenue is a full-day nursery at Susan Lawrence Childrens School, Lawrence Avenue, LONDON, E12 5QR, in Little Ilford, Newham. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Start Education Ltd.

Run by Early Start Education Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.

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NurseryOfstedFull day fromHoursAgesDistance
Early Start Lawrence AvenueThis nursery Report card 2026 not shared yet 08:00–18:00 not shared yet This nursery
Smartstarts Day NurseryFull-day nursery Good not shared yet 08:00–18:00 up to 5 yrs 0.3 miles
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Kids @ Play Preschool.Full-day nursery Good not shared yet 08:45–15:15 not shared yet 0.5 miles
Kids Inc Day NurseryFull-day nursery Report card 2026 not shared yet 07:30–18:00 not shared yet 0.5 miles

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Nearby areas

Schools nearby

  • Dersingham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected November 2024 0.1 miles
  • Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.2 miles
  • Sheringham Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected January 2024 0.2 miles
  • St Winefride's RC Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.3 miles
  • Sir John Heron Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2022 0.3 miles
  • Uphall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected February 2025 0.5 miles
  • Essex Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected February 2025 0.5 miles
  • Avenue Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.5 miles

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What are Early Start Lawrence Avenue's opening hours?

Early Start Lawrence Avenue opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

Is Early Start Lawrence Avenue open all year?

Yes, Early Start Lawrence Avenue is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

What is Early Start Lawrence Avenue's Ofsted rating?

Early Start Lawrence Avenue was inspected on 4 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

How many children can Early Start Lawrence Avenue take?

Early Start Lawrence Avenue is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

Are meals included at Early Start Lawrence Avenue?

Meals are not included in the fees at Early Start Lawrence Avenue.

Does Early Start Lawrence Avenue accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Early Start Lawrence Avenue accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

Who runs Early Start Lawrence Avenue?

Early Start Lawrence Avenue is run by Early Start Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

What is the nearest station to Early Start Lawrence Avenue?

Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

How do I contact Early Start Lawrence Avenue?

You can call 020 8478 6689 and visit www.earlystartnurseries.com.

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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY543065 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake

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