Sessional pre-school in Gidea Park, Havering
Explorers Gidea Park
St. Michaels Vicarage, Main Road, ROMFORD, RM2 5EL · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- 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 July 2022Reference 2668787Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 10 December 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places28 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 7 May 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
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
- 09:00–15:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
Getting there
St. Michaels Vicarage, Main Road, ROMFORD, RM2 5EL · More nurseries in RM2
Stations
- Gidea Park10 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
3 bus stops within 400 m, including Balgores Lane, Links Avenue and Repton Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Raphael Park9 min walk
- Lodge Farm Park12 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 Gidea Park is a sessional pre-school at St. Michaels Vicarage, Main Road, ROMFORD, RM2 5EL, in Gidea Park, Havering. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding. Its website says it offers SEND support, Makaton signing and is an inclusive setting.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site and that vegan options are available.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has an outdoor classroom.
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.
Getting a place
Its website says to apply by filling in the enquiry form with your details, a potential start date and the days you need. The team will then get back to you.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorers Gidea ParkThis nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Gidea Park NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 6 mo | 0.1 miles |
| Creative KidsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| The Railway Children Gidea Park NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Playdays Preschool 6Sessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| New Beginnings Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Toddle-Inn Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £76.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Gidea Park7
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM28
- Nurseries near Gidea Park station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.1 miles
- St Mary's Hare Park School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Gidea Park Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2022 0.4 miles
- Squirrels Heath Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected June 2024 0.7 miles
- Ardleigh Green Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected December 2023 0.8 miles
- Ardleigh Green Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Outstandinginspected March 2024 0.8 miles
- Lime Academy Ravensbourne ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.9 miles
- St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 1.0 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 Gidea Park's opening hours?
Explorers Gidea Park opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Explorers Gidea Park take?
Explorers Gidea Park takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is Explorers Gidea Park's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Explorers Gidea Park Outstanding at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Explorers Gidea Park take?
Explorers Gidea Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.
What approach does Explorers Gidea Park follow?
Explorers Gidea Park's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.
Does Explorers Gidea Park have outdoor space?
Explorers Gidea Park lists: Outdoor classroom.
Does Explorers Gidea Park support children with SEND?
Explorers Gidea Park lists: SEND support, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Explorers Gidea Park?
Gidea Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Explorers Gidea Park?
You can call 01708 722964 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 2668787 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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