# Little wonders day nursery

Little wonders day nursery is a full-day nursery at 189 South Street, Romford, RM1 1QA, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fees range from £82 to £85 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-day-nursery-2827299  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 189 South Street, Romford, RM1 1QA
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07478 794819
- Website: https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2827299

## 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 February 2025 (Reference 2827299). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827299)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827299)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827299)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1786273)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £82 (£6.83 an hour) | £42 | £710 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 12-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £18 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £12 (half day)
- Deposit: £150
- Deposit: £250
- Registration fee: £75

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-and-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 189 South Street, Romford, RM1 1QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.573111,0.184390

- Station: Romford, 0.1 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oldchurch Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cottons Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Park Lane Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery's approaches include in-the-moment planning and Hygge in the early years.

- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Hygge in the early years (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery offers a vegetarian menu, a nut-free setting, breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/parents-area)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/parents-area)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-and-fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/our-rooms)

### Settling in

Its website says the manager contacts parents before the start date to arrange settling-in sessions. The parent stays in the room for the first ones, then leaves the child for two hours in the third. A two-week settling period on the child's normal days follows.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/our-rooms)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-and-fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-and-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/parents-area)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-and-fees)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/sessions-and-fees)

### Safety

Its website names a secure entry system.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/safeguarding)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says a place is secured by arranging a free one-hour trial visit with the manager, signing a nursery contract, and paying the deposit and non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee is £75 and the deposit is £150. Notice to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.6 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 |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Over The Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-day-nursery-ey485621) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-romford-2880196) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Robins Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-and-preschool-2510941) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-ey349789) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-ey339177) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little wonders day nursery cost?

Little wonders day nursery publishes these fees: full day £82 for all ages, full day £85 for all ages, half day £42 for all ages, per month £710 for all ages, per month £1,066 for all ages, per month £1,421 for all ages and per month £1,776 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little wonders day nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little wonders day nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £18 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Little wonders day nursery's opening hours?

Little wonders day nursery opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Little wonders day nursery take?

Little wonders day nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Little wonders day nursery take?

Little wonders day nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little wonders day nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little wonders day nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little wonders day nursery?

Yes. Little wonders day nursery lists a deposit of £150, a deposit of £250 and a registration fee of £75.

### What approach does Little wonders day nursery follow?

Little wonders day nursery's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning and Hygge in the early years.

### Does Little wonders day nursery have outdoor space?

Little wonders day nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Little wonders day nursery?

Romford is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little wonders day nursery?

You can call 07478 794819 and visit www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2827299)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlewondersdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Wonders+Day+Nursery+LTD&query_place_id=ChIJiWS2_A6l2EcRm_GxqprzR54)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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