# Headstart Education Centre

Headstart Education Centre is a full-day nursery at 56-62 Church Road, LONDON, E12 6AF, in Little Ilford, Newham. It is registered for 128 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Headstart Education Centre.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-education-centre-ey366020  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 56-62 Church Road, LONDON, E12 6AF
- Registered places: 128
- Phone: 020 8478 3708
- Website: http://www.hsec.org.uk/
- Run by: [Headstart Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/headstart-education-centre)
- Ofsted URN: EY366020

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, 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/EY366020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2008 (Reference EY366020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366020)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1132119)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 56-62 Church Road, LONDON, E12 6AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548017,0.055507

- Station: Woodgrange Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Manor Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: East Ham, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hathaway Crescent Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Little Ilford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sir John Heron Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dersingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kensington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smartstarts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartstarts-day-nursery-ey341501) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Kingdom Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kingdom-nursery-2528697) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St. Barnabas Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-barnabas-preschool-ey417736) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Manor Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-pre-school-ltd-ey486179) | Good |  | 08:30–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Salisbury Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salisbury-day-care-ey492461) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wisdom Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wisdom-kids-nursery-2536719) | Good | £40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Headstart Education Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Headstart Education Centre Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Headstart Education Centre take?

Headstart Education Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

### Who runs Headstart Education Centre?

Headstart Education Centre is run by Headstart Education Centre, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Headstart Education Centre?

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

### How do I contact Headstart Education Centre?

You can call 020 8478 3708 and visit www.hsec.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY366020)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Headstart+Education&query_place_id=ChIJzaOXtlGm2EcRe0EaMqXluV4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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