# Excel Kids Romford

Excel Kids Romford is a full-day nursery at Unit 11, The Mercury Mall, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 25 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Excel Kids Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-romford-2746819  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 11, The Mercury Mall, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE
- Registered places: 25
- Run by: [Excel Kids Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/excel-kids-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2746819

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 27 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 26 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746819

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2746819). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746819)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746819)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746819)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 11, The Mercury Mall, Mercury Gardens, Romford, RM1 3EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.579434,0.185693

- Station: Romford, 0.3 miles
- Station: Gidea Park, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Raphael Park, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romford-united-reformed-church-playgroup-2619870) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Shining Starz Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shining-starz-pre-school-2783166) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rising Stars Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-preschool-romford-ey550887) | Good | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-ey349789) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Market Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-market-day-nursery-ey500819) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Excel Kids Romford's Ofsted rating?

Excel Kids Romford was inspected on 27 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Excel Kids Romford take?

Excel Kids Romford is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Who runs Excel Kids Romford?

Excel Kids Romford is run by Excel Kids Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Excel Kids Romford?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2746819)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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