# Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Elm Park Baptist Church, Rosewood Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 5ES, in Elm Park, Havering. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–14:45, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-park-baptist-church-playgroup-ey414518 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Elm Park Baptist Church, Rosewood Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 5ES - Ages: from 2 years - Opening hours: 09:00–14:45, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 30 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 07396 606087 - Website: http://www.epbcp.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY414518 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, 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/EY414518 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY414518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414518) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414518) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414518) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/874628) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Thursday: 09:00–14:45 - Friday: 09:00–12:00 - Ages: from 2 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Elm Park Baptist Church, Rosewood Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 5ES Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.547351,0.198984 - Station: Elm Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Louis Marchesi, 0.2 miles - Park: Malan Square, 0.3 miles - Park: The Glens, 0.4 miles - Park: Bretons Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Harrow Lodge Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Havering there are about 2.8 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 ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) - Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/parent-reviews) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/recent-activities) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/pre-school-session-times) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/pre-school-session-times) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/recent-activities) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) ### Building and safety - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://epbcp.co.uk/about-us) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Elm Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.3 miles | | R J Mitchell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Benhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Scotts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Scargill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ambleside-2703731) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [A Star Kids Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-limited-2648897) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Explorers Elm Park 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-2867886) | | | | 0.1 miles | | [Explorers Elm Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2620097) | Outstanding | | 07:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey552672) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ey488395) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup's opening hours? Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup opens 09:00–14:45, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri. ### Is Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup open all year? No. Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup is open term time only. ### What ages does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup take? Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup takes children aged from 2 years. ### What is Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup Good at its inspection on 10 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup take? Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### Does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup follow? Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos. ### Does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup have outdoor space? Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area. ### Does Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup support children with SEND? Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup? Elm Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup? You can call 07396 606087 and visit www.epbcp.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY414518) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.epbcp.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.epbcp.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elm+Park+Baptist+Church+Playgroup+-+preschool&query_place_id=ChIJlzD7E9C62EcRZeWtstrcQVw) - 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.