Sessional pre-school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward
21 Charlotte Road, Dagenham, RM10 8TD · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 3.3 on Google (7 reviews)
- About 700 m (9 min walk) from Dagenham East station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2024Reference 2817416Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places48 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 5 November 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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 to Friday
- 09:00–15:30
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
21 Charlotte Road, Dagenham, RM10 8TD · More nurseries in RM10
Stations
- Dagenham HeathwayNo step-free access11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Dagenham East12 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Vicarage Road, Hollidge Way and Rectory Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Old Dagenham Park5 min walk
- Beam Parklands9 min walk
- Beam Valley Country Park10 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- Baynes Crescent Playground10 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward is a sessional pre-school at 21 Charlotte Road, Dagenham, RM10 8TD, in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.3 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kingsley Hall Church And Community Centre.
Run by Kingsley Hall Church And Community Centre (charity), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. STEM activities are also named on its website.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery offers all-weather outdoor play.
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system for care.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should check eligibility on childcarechoices.gov.uk or gov.uk, obtain a funding code if their scheme needs one, and give it to Village Pre-school when enrolling. A free visit to see the rooms can be booked. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Kapers Too - Village WardThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Elm Lane Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Childville @ Dagenham Parish HallSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Leaping ToadsFull-day nursery | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Wright Education - @ DagenhamSessional pre-school | Met | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Trinity PlaycentreFull-day nursery | Good | £72 | 09:00–16:00 | 1–4 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Ford Road Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Dagenham13
- All nurseries in Barking and Dagenham79
- All nurseries in RM1015
- Nurseries near Dagenham East station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Village Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.3 miles
- William Ford CofE Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.3 miles
- Hunters Hall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2023 0.5 miles
- Oxlow Bridge School ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- The Leys Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- John Perry Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.6 miles
- Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.6 miles
- Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward's opening hours?
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward open all year?
No. Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward is open term time only.
What ages does Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward take?
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
How many children can Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward take?
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.
Who runs Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward?
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward is run by Kingsley Hall Church And Community Centre, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward follow?
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.
Does Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward have outdoor space?
Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward lists: All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward?
Dagenham East is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward?
You can call 07376 209567 and visit kinderkapers.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Barking and Dagenham
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (kinderkapers.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2817416 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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