# Explorers Collier Row 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-collier-row-2515341 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 39 Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 3NR - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 35 - Phone: 01708 781785 - Website: https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/collier-row - Ofsted URN: 2515341 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 October 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. Inspection history: - 20 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good - 24 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515341 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2515341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515341) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 20 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515341) - 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/16/2515341) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1108299) ## Fees 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 Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 39 Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 3NR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.598650,0.161193 - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lawns Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/curriculum) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has an outdoor classroom. - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/about-us) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/check-availability) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/collier-row) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/curriculum) - Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/collier-row) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/about-us) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/collier-row) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.2 miles | | Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 0.7 miles | | Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Corpus Christi Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corpus-christi-pre-school-ey355256) | Good | | 08:30–14:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-3-ey346133) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Puddleducks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-preschool-2860809) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Buddies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-pre-school-ey458064) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parklanes-wykeham-childcare-ltd-ey448025) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-james-collier-row-2733913) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515341) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (explorersnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/collier-row) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Collier+Row&query_place_id=ChIJD87AJZ6k2EcRllMRugRNyhM) - 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.