# Little Robins Nursery & Preschool

Little Robins Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 2 Craigdale Road, HORNCHURCH, RM11 1AE, in Rush Green, Havering. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-and-preschool-2510941  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Craigdale Road, HORNCHURCH, RM11 1AE
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01708 607760
- Website: https://www.littlerobinsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2510941

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510941

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2510941). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510941)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510941)
- 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/16/2510941)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 2 Craigdale Road, HORNCHURCH, RM11 1AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.571489,0.189334

- Station: Romford, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Lane Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hylands Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oldchurch Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Haveringwell Memorial, 0.4 miles
- Park: Grenfell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Havering there are about 2.8 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses the Montessori approach and names children's yoga as an activity. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching were rated 'Expected standard', and achievement was rated 'Expected standard'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://littlerobinsnursery.com/)

### Safety

At its 2026 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding standards were met.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://littlerobinsnursery.com/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rush Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little wonders day nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-day-nursery-2827299) |  | £82 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-romford-2880196) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Over The Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-day-nursery-ey485621) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-playgroup-ltd-2754295) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-2690852) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Robins Nursery & Preschool's opening hours?

Little Robins Nursery & Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Little Robins Nursery & Preschool take?

Little Robins Nursery & Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Robins Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Little Robins Nursery & Preschool was inspected on 3 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Robins Nursery & Preschool take?

Little Robins Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What approach does Little Robins Nursery & Preschool follow?

Little Robins Nursery & Preschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### What is the nearest station to Little Robins Nursery & Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Little Robins Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 01708 607760 and visit www.littlerobinsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510941)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlerobinsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlerobinsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Robins+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJTZ3D1l-72EcRroEHzu7RLqc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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