# Kids @ Play Preschool. Kids @ Play Preschool. is a full-day nursery at Ilford Methodist Church, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2JZ, in Ilford, Redbridge. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Thu; 08:45–11:45, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 77 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-preschool-ey540291 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Ilford Methodist Church, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2JZ - Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Thu; 08:45–11:45, Fri - Registered places: 40 - Phone: 020 3302 3650 - Ofsted URN: EY540291 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 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/EY540291 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY540291). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540291) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540291) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540291) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/544636) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Thursday: 08:45–15:15 - Friday: 08:45–11:45 ## Getting there Address: Ilford Methodist Church, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2JZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555383,0.071567 - Station: Ilford, 0.3 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Uphall Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles - Park: Little Ilford Park, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 77 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Uphall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | | 0.5 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 | 0.5 miles | | Read Academy Education | | 3–16 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Apex Primary School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Ilford Lane Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ilford-lane-under-fives-pre-school-2831740) | | | 09:30–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Sunflower Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-preschool-2808863) | | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Mildmay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-nursery-ey432847) | Outstanding | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Clementswood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clementswood-nursery-ey263449) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey292060) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakfield-pre-school-playgroup-128476) | Good | | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Kids @ Play Preschool.'s opening hours? Kids @ Play Preschool. opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Thu; 08:45–11:45, Fri. ### What is Kids @ Play Preschool.'s Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Kids @ Play Preschool. Good at its inspection on 18 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Kids @ Play Preschool. take? Kids @ Play Preschool. is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Kids @ Play Preschool.? Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Kids @ Play Preschool.? You can call 020 3302 3650. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY540291) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+%40+Play+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ6yDgbmCm2EcRaBldlXBxdKk) - 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.