# Mary Poppins Day Nursery Mary Poppins Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 162 Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0ES, in Rush Green, Havering. It is registered for 44 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £56 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-poppins-day-nursery-118620 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 162 Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0ES - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 44 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 01708 722800 - Website: http://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 118620 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/118620 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2000 (Reference 118620). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/118620) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/118620) - Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/118620) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/859071) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | All ages | £56 (£5.60 an hour) | £36 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176773), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: birth to 5 years - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: 162 Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0ES Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.568956,0.158496 - 3 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Jutsums Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Central Park, 0.4 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 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says the nursery names a SENCo as a source of support and lists music classes, language classes, and dance and movement as activities. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176775) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176775) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176773) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176775) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176775) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=184729) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=184728) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=177986) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176773) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=184728) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=184729) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=184729) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=184729) ### SEND and inclusion - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/info2.cfm?info_id=176774) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system and CCTV. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) ### Getting a place The notice period to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Crowlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Robert Clack School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | William Bellamy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Warren Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 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 | 0.9 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 | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Charis Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charis-preschool-ey480800) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [The Ark Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-care-nursery-ey450091) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Montessori & Me Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-and-me-nursery-ey558576) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey398208) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Edencherries Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edencherries-pre-school-2774135) | | | 09:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Rush Green Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rush-green-preschool-ey501153) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Mary Poppins Day Nursery cost? Mary Poppins Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £56 for all ages and half day £36 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Mary Poppins Day Nursery offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Mary Poppins Day Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Mary Poppins Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Mary Poppins Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Mary Poppins Day Nursery's opening hours? Mary Poppins Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Mary Poppins Day Nursery take? Mary Poppins Day Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### What is Mary Poppins Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Mary Poppins Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Mary Poppins Day Nursery take? Mary Poppins Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Mary Poppins Day Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Mary Poppins Day Nursery. ### Does Mary Poppins Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Mary Poppins Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Does Mary Poppins Day Nursery have outdoor space? Mary Poppins Day Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does Mary Poppins Day Nursery support children with SEND? Mary Poppins Day Nursery lists: SENCo. ### What is the nearest station to Mary Poppins Day Nursery? Romford is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Mary Poppins Day Nursery? You can call 01708 722800 and visit www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/118620) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.marypoppinsdaynursery.org.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mary+Poppins+Day+Nursery%2C+Romford&query_place_id=ChIJnejXNe-k2EcRoq-zA1gf5jE) - 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.