# Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD

Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD is a full-day nursery at Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA, in South Ockendon, Thurrock. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-ey271047  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01708 856948
- Website: https://headstartnursery1.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY271047

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, 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/EY271047

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY271047). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271047)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271047)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271047)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/390875)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Afton Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.509388,0.288381

- Station: Ockendon, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bonnygate Wood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dilkes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cruick Avenue Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Belhus Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Benyon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Headstart PreSchool 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Surestart - Where Kids Come First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-ey337731) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-ey339858) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD Good at its inspection on 21 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD take?

Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD?

Ockendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD?

You can call 01708 856948 and visit headstartnursery1.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271047)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Headstart+Day+%26+Afterschool+Care+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ2_LMqla32EcRLSk4rHrb9Bs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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