# First Day Nursery Green Lane First Day Nursery Green Lane is a full-day nursery at 510 Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9LH, in Goodmayes, Redbridge. It is registered for 58 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, 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 4.5 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Day Holdings Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-green-lane-2882983 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 510 Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9LH - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 58 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8590 1413 - Website: https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/green-lane - Run by: [First Day Holdings Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-day-holdings-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2882983 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2882983). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882983) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882983) - Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882983) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 08:00–18:00 - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 510 Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9LH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561913,0.104443 - Station: Seven Kings, 0.4 miles - Station: Goodmayes, 0.4 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Goodmayes Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Barley Lane Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Palmer Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with halal meals, breakfast and healthy snacks provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/rhythm) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/rhythm) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/green-lane) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/green-lane) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/green-lane) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees/green-lane-ilford) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees/green-lane-ilford) ### Getting a place 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mayespark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | South Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Eastcourt Independent School | | 3–11 | | | 0.4 miles | | Goodmayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Becontree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Barley Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [First Day Nursery Green Lane 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-green-lane-2-2882984) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Early Educators Montessori Nursery Goodmayes](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-educators-montessori-nursery-goodmayes-2619225) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Pure Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pure-tree-nursery-2805398) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Precious Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-smiles-ey537576) | Good | | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Kiddy Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddy-care-nursery-ey537124) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Playtime Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-care-ltd-2759281) | Good | £68 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does First Day Nursery Green Lane offer 30 funded hours? Yes. First Day Nursery Green Lane offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does First Day Nursery Green Lane take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. First Day Nursery Green Lane offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does First Day Nursery Green Lane offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. First Day Nursery Green Lane offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are First Day Nursery Green Lane's opening hours? First Day Nursery Green Lane opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is First Day Nursery Green Lane open all year? Yes, First Day Nursery Green Lane is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### How many children can First Day Nursery Green Lane take? First Day Nursery Green Lane is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at First Day Nursery Green Lane? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at First Day Nursery Green Lane. ### Does First Day Nursery Green Lane accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. First Day Nursery Green Lane accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs First Day Nursery Green Lane? First Day Nursery Green Lane is run by First Day Holdings Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does First Day Nursery Green Lane follow? First Day Nursery Green Lane's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does First Day Nursery Green Lane have outdoor space? First Day Nursery Green Lane lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to First Day Nursery Green Lane? Seven Kings is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact First Day Nursery Green Lane? You can call 020 8590 1413 and visit firstdaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2882983) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (firstdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/green-lane) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Green+Lane+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJz2fyClmk2EcRPaEgnHngzu0) - 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.