# Explorers Gidea Park 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-gidea-park-2668787 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: St. Michaels Vicarage, Main Road, ROMFORD, RM2 5EL - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 28 - Phone: 01708 722964 - Website: https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/gidea-park - Ofsted URN: 2668787 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 December 2024, 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/16/2668787 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2668787). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668787) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668787) - Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668787) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1950805) ## 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: 09:00–15:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years ## Getting there Address: St. Michaels Vicarage, Main Road, ROMFORD, RM2 5EL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587205,0.201411 - Station: Gidea Park, 0.4 miles - 3 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Raphael Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Lodge Farm Park, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/curriculum) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site and that vegan options are available. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/gidea-park) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/gidea-park) ### 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/gidea-park) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/curriculum) - Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/gidea-park) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Mary's Hare Park School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | | 0.4 miles | | Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Lime Academy Ravensbourne | | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | 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 | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Gidea Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gidea-park-nursery-2817439) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Creative Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-kids-ey286894) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-gidea-park-nursery-2519393) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 6](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-6-ey546473) | Outstanding | | | 0.4 miles | | [New Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-ey452945) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Toddle-Inn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddle-inn-day-nursery-ey389953) | Good | £76.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668787) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (explorersnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://explorersnurseries.co.uk/gidea-park) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Explorers+Gidea+Park&query_place_id=ChIJpVlVvbG72EcRY58eemNFxW0) - 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.