# Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) is a full-day nursery at Farnham Green Primary School, Royal Close, Ilford, IG3 8UY, in Seven Kings, Redbridge. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Foundation Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundation-nurseries-farnham-green-2703593  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Farnham Green Primary School, Royal Close, Ilford, IG3 8UY
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07415 308265
- Website: https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/ilford
- Run by: [Foundation Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/foundation-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2703593

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 April 2025, 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/16/2703593

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2703593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703593)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703593)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703593)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443331)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £7 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/copy-of-life-at-nursery), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Farnham Green Primary School, Royal Close, Ilford, IG3 8UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.571844,0.107611

- Station: Goodmayes, 0.4 miles
- Station: Seven Kings, 0.6 miles
- Station: Newbury Park, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Seven Kings Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barley Lane Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/life-at-nursery)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/copy-of-life-at-nursery-1)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/copy-of-life-at-nursery)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/ilford)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/ilford)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/copy-of-life-at-nursery-1)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/life-at-nursery)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/copy-of-life-at-nursery-1)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Barley Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Eastcourt Independent School |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Downshall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Newbridge School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| William Torbitt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hatchside School |  | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zig-zags-day-nursery-percy-road-2510237) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Barley Lane Montessori, Nursery, Pre-School and After-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barley-lane-montessori-nursery-pre-school-and-after-school-centre-ey413291) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Maytime Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maytime-montessori-nursery-ey491622) | Good |  | 07:15–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Precious Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-smiles-2820834) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playtime Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-care-ltd-2759281) | Good | £68 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Pure Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pure-tree-nursery-2805398) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) cost?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) publishes these fees: per hour £7 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)'s opening hours?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) open all year?

No. Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) is open term time only.

### What ages does Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) take?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) Good at its inspection on 30 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) take?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) is run by Foundation Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) follow?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)'s website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) support children with SEND?

Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green) lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)?

Goodmayes is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)?

You can call 07415 308265 and visit www.foundation-nurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703593)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.foundation-nurseries.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.foundation-nurseries.com/ilford)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foundation+Nurseries+Farnham+Green&query_place_id=ChIJn57BzBal2EcRRUNbPCeKh0k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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