# Elm Lane Day Nursery Elm Lane Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 24 / 26 Church Street, DAGENHAM, RM10 9UR, in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 10 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-lane-day-nursery-ey363213 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 24 / 26 Church Street, DAGENHAM, RM10 9UR - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 35 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8984 8184 - Website: https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY363213 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, 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/EY363213 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2008 (Reference EY363213). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363213) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363213) - Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363213) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/415735) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day) - Registration fee: £45 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 24 / 26 Church Street, DAGENHAM, RM10 9UR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.539691,0.160737 - Station: Dagenham East, 0.4 miles - Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.6 miles, no step-free access - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Old Dagenham Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Beam Parklands, 0.2 miles - Park: Beam Valley Country Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Baynes Crescent 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 - Google: 3.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) ### Building and safety - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/AboutUs.aspx) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Village Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | William Ford CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | The Leys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | John Perry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hunters Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Oxlow Bridge School | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Wright Education - @ Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wright-education-dagenham-2663777) | Met | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Childville @ Dagenham Parish Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-dagenham-parish-hall-2529666) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-village-ward-2817416) | | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Leaping Toads](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-toads-2528747) | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Trinity Playcentre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-playcentre-ey491427) | Good | £72 | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Ford Road Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ford-road-childrens-centre-ey366663) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elm Lane Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Elm Lane Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £2.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Elm Lane Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Elm Lane Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Elm Lane Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Elm Lane Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Elm Lane Day Nursery's opening hours? Elm Lane Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Elm Lane Day Nursery take? Elm Lane Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is Elm Lane Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Elm Lane Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Elm Lane Day Nursery take? Elm Lane Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Elm Lane Day Nursery? Yes. Elm Lane Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £45. ### What is the nearest station to Elm Lane Day Nursery? Dagenham East is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Elm Lane Day Nursery? You can call 020 8984 8184 and visit www.elmlanenursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY363213) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.elmlanenursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.elmlanenursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elm+Lane+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJdXYYRxSl2EcRcQrvk4mhWWE) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.