# Explorers Elm Park

Explorers Elm Park is a full-day nursery at 33 The Broadway, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4RN, in Elm Park, Havering. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2620097  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 33 The Broadway, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4RN
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01708 361958
- Ofsted URN: 2620097

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2620097

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2620097). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2620097)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2620097)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2620097)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1371129)

## Fees

Fees 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

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 33 The Broadway, Elm Park, Hornchurch, RM12 4RN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.550216,0.199415

- Station: Elm Park, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Hornchurch, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrow Lodge Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Glens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Louis Marchesi, 0.4 miles
- Park: Malan Square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## 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) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Benhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| R J Mitchell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Scotts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scargill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Explorers Elm Park 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-2867886) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ey488395) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [A Star Kids Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-limited-2648897) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Nicholas Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-church-pre-school-ey489320) | Good |  | 09:15–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ambleside-2703731) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-park-baptist-church-playgroup-ey414518) | Good |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Explorers Elm Park's opening hours?

Explorers Elm Park opens 07:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Explorers Elm Park's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Elm Park Outstanding at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Elm Park take?

Explorers Elm Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers Elm Park?

Elm Park is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Explorers Elm Park?

You can call 01708 361958.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2620097)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Elm+Park&query_place_id=ChIJEVZvlVK72EcRuK1wof7K5Mo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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