# Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-village-ward-2817416 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 21 Charlotte Road, Dagenham, RM10 8TD - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 48 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07376 209567 - Website: https://kinderkapers.co.uk/preschool-dagenham-rm10.html - Run by: [Kingsley Hall Church And Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kingsley-hall-church-and-community-centre) - Ofsted URN: 2817416 ## 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 November 2024 (Reference 2817416). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817416) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817416) - Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817416) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1858896) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: 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 to Friday: 09:00–15:30 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: 21 Charlotte Road, Dagenham, RM10 8TD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.540746,0.157784 - Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - Station: Dagenham East, 0.5 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Old Dagenham Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Beam Parklands, 0.3 miles - Park: Beam Valley Country Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/our-settings-village.html) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/info-for-parents.html) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers all-weather outdoor play. - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/info-for-parents.html) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system for care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/info-for-parents.html) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/preschool-dagenham-rm10.html) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/preschool-dagenham-rm10.html) ### Safety Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/preschool-dagenham-rm10.html) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/preschool-dagenham-rm10.html) ### Extras and activities - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://kinderkapers.co.uk/info-for-parents.html) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Village Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | William Ford CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Hunters Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Oxlow Bridge School | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | The Leys Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | John Perry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Elm Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-lane-day-nursery-ey363213) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Childville @ Dagenham Parish Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-dagenham-parish-hall-2529666) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Leaping Toads](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-toads-2528747) | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Wright Education - @ Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wright-education-dagenham-2663777) | Met | | | 0.2 miles | | [Trinity Playcentre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-playcentre-ey491427) | Good | £72 | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Ford Road Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ford-road-childrens-centre-ey366663) | Outstanding | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817416) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (kinderkapers.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://kinderkapers.co.uk/preschool-dagenham-rm10.html) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kinder+Kapers+Too+-+Village&query_place_id=ChIJC30Hi-al2EcRK1E3BRFDmPQ) - 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.