# Fareacres Pre-School & Day Nursery - Gants Hill 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fareacres-pre-school-and-day-nursery-gants-hill-ey383166 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 681 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SY - Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 25 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8550 7847 - Website: http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Kinder Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kinder-day-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY383166 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 July 2023, 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. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383166 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY383166). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383166) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383166) - Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383166) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443622) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. 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 ## Getting there Address: 681 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6SY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.579491,0.072750 - Station: Gants Hill, 0.3 miles - Station: Newbury Park, 0.8 miles - Station: Barkingside, 0.8 miles, no step-free access - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Valentines Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/nutrition) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/nutrition) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/nutrition) - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/nutrition) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/data/documents/Information_Booklet.pdf) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/nutrition) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/nutrition) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/data/documents/Information_Booklet.pdf) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/data/documents/Information_Booklet.pdf) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/data/documents/Information_Booklet.pdf) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/data/documents/EY383166__1.PDF) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/data/documents/Information_Booklet.pdf) ### Building and safety - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/gants-hill) ### Extras and activities - Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/eyfs) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Gearies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Fullwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Newbury Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Beehive Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Parkhill Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Parkhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Avanti Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Gants Hill Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gants-hill-playgroup-ey410036) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Bambino Nursery Barkingside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambino-nursery-barkingside-2864887) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2561563) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Rightstart Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rightstart-daycare-ey493703) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [A's Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/as-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2521341) | Good | £84 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Smilers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524060) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY383166) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://fareacrespreschoolandnursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fareacres+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJyRZCuL-m2EcR6E1oYEWShUU) - 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.