# 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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-start-lawrence-avenue-ey543065  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Susan Lawrence Childrens School, Lawrence Avenue, LONDON, E12 5QR
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 56
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8478 6689
- Website: https://www.earlystartnurseries.com/
- Run by: [Early Start Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-start-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY543065

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543065

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY543065). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543065)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543065)
- 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/EY543065)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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.

## Hours and ages

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

## Getting there

Address: Susan Lawrence Childrens School, Lawrence Avenue, LONDON, E12 5QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.552098,0.062179

- Station: Ilford, 0.6 miles
- Station: Manor Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Woodgrange Park, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Little Ilford Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Uphall Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hathaway Crescent Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://earlystartnurseries.com/fees)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dersingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Sir John Heron Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Uphall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Essex Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smartstarts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartstarts-day-nursery-ey341501) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Headstart Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-education-centre-ey366020) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Early Educators Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-educators-montessori-ey554913) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-care-2808903) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids @ Play Preschool.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-preschool-ey540291) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey292060) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543065)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.earlystartnurseries.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.earlystartnurseries.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Start+Nurseries+-+Susan+Lawrence+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJfwpzfFmm2EcR_MkdqHRMIlk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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