# HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Testimony Assembly, Heaton Way, Romford, RM3 7EU, in Harold Hill, Havering. It is registered for 82 children and takes children aged 9 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fee is £45 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-lembalemba-mubanga-preparatory-day-nursery-school-2892064 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Testimony Assembly, Heaton Way, Romford, RM3 7EU - Ages: 9 months to 4 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 82 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 07726 497021 - Website: http://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2892064 ## 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 June 2026 (Reference 2892064). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892064) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892064) - Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892064) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | All ages | £45 (£4.50 an hour) | £25 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 9 months to 4 years - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: Testimony Assembly, Heaton Way, Romford, RM3 7EU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.600051,0.208943 - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 - Google: 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. It also names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting, along with music classes, dance and movement, and cooking activities. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### Food Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) ### Getting a place Its website says families can register their child on the waiting list or book a personal tour. Places are allocated by registration date, sibling priority and local authority entitlement criteria, and the nursery has a waiting list. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hilldene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Ursula's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Lime Academy Ravensbourne | | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Broadford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Edullect Academy Independent School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Drapers' Brookside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Drapers' Brookside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Frankphil Pre-School & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frankphil-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2877180) | | | | 0.1 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-2-ey452106) | Outstanding | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Playdays Preschool @ St Georges](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-georges-2660060) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-2822584) | | | | 0.6 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 4 @ RCCG](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-4-rccg-2782821) | | | | 0.7 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-5-warren-hall-2637704) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School cost? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School publishes these fees: full day £45 for all ages and half day £25 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School's opening hours? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School take? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School takes children aged 9 months to 4 years. ### How many children can HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School take? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time. ### Does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School follow? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics. ### Does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School have outdoor space? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School support children with SEND? HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School? Harold Wood is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School? You can call 07726 497021 and visit houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892064) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://houseoflembalembamubanga.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HOUSE+OF+Lembalemba+MUBANGA+Preparatory+Day+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ29ce4S-x2QURR6Ondq2VqwU) - 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.