# Little Bees Preschool

Little Bees Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Barkingside Methodist Church, Fremantle Road, Ilford, IG6 2AZ, in Barkingside, Redbridge. It is registered for 60 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-preschool-2855072  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Barkingside Methodist Church, Fremantle Road, Ilford, IG6 2AZ
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: 2855072

## 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 August 2025 (Reference 2855072). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855072)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855072)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855072)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barkingside Methodist Church, Fremantle Road, Ilford, IG6 2AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.590751,0.080022

- Station: Barkingside, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Fairlop, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barkingside Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Barnardo's Village Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Claybury Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fairlop Waters Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossford Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Clore Tikva School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision |  | 5–16 | Requires improvement (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Avanti Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fairlop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Birth Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-birth-day-nursery-ey541747) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Peter Pans Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pans-day-nursery-ey500699) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Orkids Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-orkids-ltd-2680358) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiptree Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptree-preschool-nursery-ey498410) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Acorns Children's Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-childrens-club-ey493845) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [BarleyMont Fairlop Montessori Nursery Preschool & Afterschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barleymont-fairlop-montessori-nursery-preschool-and-afterschool-ey476111) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Bees Preschool take?

Little Bees Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Bees Preschool?

Barkingside is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2855072)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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