Full-day nursery in Seven Kings, Redbridge
First Day Nursery
Royal British Legion Building, Durban Road, Ilford, IG2 7AQ · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.9 on Google (25 reviews)
- About 400 m (5 min walk) from Seven Kings station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2026Reference 2884691Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places88 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 28 February 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: 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
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
Royal British Legion Building, Durban Road, Ilford, IG2 7AQ · More nurseries in IG2
Stations
- Seven Kings7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Newbury Park16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Goodmayes20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
3 bus stops within 400 m, including New Road and Aldborough Road South.
Parks and playgrounds
- Vicarage Lane Play Park5 min walk
- Seven Kings Park12 min walk
- Kolbe Playground3 min walk
- Palmer Playground4 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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First Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Royal British Legion Building, Durban Road, Ilford, IG2 7AQ, in Seven Kings, Redbridge. It is registered for 88 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Day Holdings Ltd.
Run by First Day Holdings Ltd (company), which runs 5 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery follows the Curiosity Approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum, and in-the-moment planning. Activities named on its website include children's yoga and cooking activities.
- Curiosity ApproachSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site, with halal meals available and an allergy-aware kitchen. The setting is nut-free, and breakfast is provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Halal mealsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists an own garden, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says parents can apply by emailing the nursery. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Day NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Lietutis Day Nursery Ltd.Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Cambridge Day Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Tots and Tweenies LimitedFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 09:00–17:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Liberty Day Nursery and PreschoolSessional pre-school | Report card 2025 | not shared yet | 07:00–18:00 | 3 mo–11 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Pure Tree NurserySessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Seven Kings7
- All nurseries in Redbridge116
- All nurseries in IG211
- Nurseries near Seven Kings station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.1 miles
- Aldborough Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.3 miles
- Downshall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.3 miles
- Seven Kings School All-throughages 4–18Ofsted: Improved significantlyinspected April 2025 0.3 miles
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy All-throughages 4–18Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.4 miles
- South Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.6 miles
- SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected October 2024 0.6 miles
- Christchurch Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.7 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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Does First Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. First Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does First Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. First Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does First Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. First Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are First Day Nursery's opening hours?
First Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is First Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, First Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does First Day Nursery take?
First Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can First Day Nursery take?
First Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.
Does First Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. First Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs First Day Nursery?
First Day Nursery is run by First Day Holdings Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.
What approach does First Day Nursery follow?
First Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.
Does First Day Nursery have outdoor space?
First Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to First Day Nursery?
Seven Kings is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact First Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8598 8300 and visit www.firstdaynursery.com.
Tools for parents in Redbridge
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in RedbridgeFees by age in Redbridge
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firstdaynursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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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.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2884691 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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