Full-day nursery in Collier Row, Havering
Explorers Collier Row
39 Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 3NR · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since April 2019Reference 2515341Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 20 October 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places35 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 1 December 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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 Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
39 Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 3NR · More nurseries in RM5
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Collier Row Library, Melville Road and Collier Row / Clockhouse Lane.
Parks and playgrounds
- Lawns Park8 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Playground12 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.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Explorers Collier Row is a full-day nursery at 39 Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 3NR, in Collier Row, Havering. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support, Makaton signing, an inclusive setting and language classes.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has an outdoor classroom.
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to apply, you fill in the enquiry form with your details, a potential start date and the days you need, and a team member then gets back to you. Its website also says tours are offered daily at the Romford locations.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorers Collier RowThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Corpus Christi Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–14:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Puddleducks PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Buddies Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.Sessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier RowSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.2 miles
- Clockhouse Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2023 0.3 miles
- Crownfield Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.5 miles
- Crownfield Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- Rise Park Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.7 miles
- Rise Park Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 miles
- Oasis Academy Pinewood Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.8 miles
- Parklands Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Explorers Collier Row's opening hours?
Explorers Collier Row opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Explorers Collier Row take?
Explorers Collier Row takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Explorers Collier Row's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Explorers Collier Row Good at its inspection on 20 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Explorers Collier Row take?
Explorers Collier Row is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.
What approach does Explorers Collier Row follow?
Explorers Collier Row's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.
Does Explorers Collier Row have outdoor space?
Explorers Collier Row lists: Outdoor classroom.
Does Explorers Collier Row support children with SEND?
Explorers Collier Row lists: SEND support, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.
How do I contact Explorers Collier Row?
You can call 01708 781785 and visit explorersnurseries.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (explorersnurseries.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2515341 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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