Full-day nursery in Gants Hill, Redbridge
Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill
681 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SY · 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 September 2008Reference EY383166Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 18 July 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places25 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 13 January 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:00–19:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
681 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SY · More nurseries in IG2
Stations
- Gants Hill8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Newbury Park20 min walk · 0.8 miles
- BarkingsideNo step-free access21 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Martley Drive, Icknield Drive and Shere Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Valentines Park10 min walk
- Playground2 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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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Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill is a full-day nursery at 681 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SY, in Gants Hill, Redbridge. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kinder Day Nurseries Limited.
Run by Kinder Day Nurseries Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Halal mealsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants HillThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Gants Hill PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Bambino Nursery BarkingsideFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Kids Inc Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Rightstart DaycareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| A's Pre-School & Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £84 | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Smilers Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 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 Gants Hill5
- All nurseries in Redbridge116
- All nurseries in IG211
- Nurseries near Gants Hill station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Gearies Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected November 2024 0.1 miles
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Some aspects not as stronginspected November 2024 0.1 miles
- Fullwood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.5 miles
- Newbury Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 0.6 miles
- Beehive Preparatory School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Parkhill Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.7 miles
- Parkhill Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 miles
- Avanti Court Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2022 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 Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill's opening hours?
Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill take?
Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill.
Who runs Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill?
Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill is run by Kinder Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
Does Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill have outdoor space?
Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
Does Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill support children with SEND?
Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill?
Gants Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill?
You can call 020 8550 7847 and visit fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (fareacrespreschoolandnursery.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 EY383166 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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