# Gidea Park Nursery

Gidea Park Nursery is a full-day nursery at Gidea Park College, 2 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JR, in Gidea Park, Havering. It is registered for 12 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gidea-park-nursery-2817439  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gidea Park College, 2 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JR
- Ages: from 6 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 12
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 01708 740381
- Website: http://www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2817439

## 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 November 2024 (Reference 2817439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817439)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817439)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817439)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1405849)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £75
- Deposit: £500

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 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
- Ages: from 6 months
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Gidea Park College, 2 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.586018,0.199457

- Station: Gidea Park, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Raphael Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.3 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 Havering there are about 2.8 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery is an inclusive setting.

### Settling in

Its website says children are invited to a number of settling sessions before they start, so they can get used to the environment and their classmates. Settling-in sessions are listed as a care detail on its website.

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/admissions/nursery-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/images/site/uploads/general/Admissions-Policy-Feb-2026.pdf)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/admissions/nursery-fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/images/site/uploads/general/Admissions-Policy-Feb-2026.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete the registration form on the school website and pay the registration fee, and a tour and a taster session usually follow before a place is offered. The registration fee is £75 and the deposit fee is £500. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Hare Park School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Creative Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-kids-ey286894) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Explorers Gidea Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-gidea-park-2668787) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-gidea-park-nursery-2519393) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 6](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-6-ey546473) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [New Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-ey452945) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Truly Scrumptious Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/truly-scrumptious-early-years-nursery-ey402000) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Gidea Park Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Gidea Park Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Gidea Park Nursery's opening hours?

Gidea Park Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Gidea Park Nursery open all year?

Yes, Gidea Park Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Gidea Park Nursery take?

Gidea Park Nursery takes children aged from 6 months.

### How many children can Gidea Park Nursery take?

Gidea Park Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Does Gidea Park Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Gidea Park Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Gidea Park Nursery?

Yes. Gidea Park Nursery lists a registration fee of £75 and a deposit of £500.

### Does Gidea Park Nursery support children with SEND?

Gidea Park Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Gidea Park Nursery?

Gidea Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Gidea Park Nursery?

You can call 01708 740381 and visit www.gideaparkprep.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817439)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.gideaparkprep.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.gideaparkprep.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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