# John Perry Nursery

John Perry Nursery is a full-day nursery at John Perry Children's Centre, Dagenham, RM10 8BS, in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/john-perry-nursery-ey535830  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: John Perry Children's Centre, Dagenham, RM10 8BS
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 020 8984 4500
- Website: https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/john-perry/
- Run by: [Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chestnut-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY535830

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 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/EY535830

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY535830). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535830)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535830)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535830)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: John Perry Children's Centre, Dagenham, RM10 8BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542036,0.172565

- Station: Dagenham East, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beam Valley Country Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bretons Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beam Parklands, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Baynes Crescent 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/john-perry)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/john-perry)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/john-perry)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Leys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eastbrook School | All-through | 4–19 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hunters Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scargill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oxlow Bridge School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Village Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wright Education - @ Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wright-education-dagenham-2663777) | Met |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Childville @ Dagenham Parish Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-dagenham-parish-hall-2529666) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Leys Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leys-childrens-centre-nursery-ey388186) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Adorable Childcare Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/adorable-childcare-nursery-ltd-2742936) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Elm Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-lane-day-nursery-ey363213) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bretons Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bretons-pre-school-ey433649) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are John Perry Nursery's opening hours?

John Perry Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon.

### What is John Perry Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated John Perry Nursery Good at its inspection on 31 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can John Perry Nursery take?

John Perry Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

### Who runs John Perry Nursery?

John Perry Nursery is run by Chestnut Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 15 nurseries.

### Does John Perry Nursery have outdoor space?

John Perry Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does John Perry Nursery support children with SEND?

John Perry Nursery lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to John Perry Nursery?

Dagenham East is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact John Perry Nursery?

You can call 020 8984 4500 and visit chestnut-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535830)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (chestnut-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://chestnut-nursery.com/nurseries/john-perry/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chestnut+Nursery+School+%28John+Perry%29&query_place_id=ChIJD59NxDul2EcRA6Hxfhw6iqs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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