# Mill Grove Pre-School

Mill Grove Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 10 Crescent Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JB, in Woodford Green, Redbridge. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-grove-pre-school-128475  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Crescent Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JB
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8504 2702
- Website: http://www.millgrove.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 128475

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128475

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 128475). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128475)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128475)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128475)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 May 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/442908)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and hours: 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

- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 10 Crescent Road, South Woodford, London, E18 1JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.595934,0.036589

- Station: South Woodford, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Woodford, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oakdale Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roding Valley Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Elmhurst Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Churchfields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.millgrove.org.uk/)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.millgrove.org.uk/under-fives)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.millgrove.org.uk/under-fives)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.millgrove.org.uk/under-fives)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.millgrove.org.uk/under-fives)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oakdale Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Churchfields Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Churchfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hatton Special School |  | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Snaresbrook Prep School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ray Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Kidsown Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-kidsown-ltd-ey475725) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Camp Beaumont - Woodbridge High](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/camp-beaumont-woodbridge-high-2578200) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [SpectacularkIdz Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spectacularkidz-preschool-nursery-ey487891) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Incey Winceys Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incey-winceys-childcare-limited-ey432979) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Incey Wincey's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/incey-winceys-childcare-ey394970) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Play & Learn Nursery And Pre - School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-and-learn-nursery-and-pre-school-2655168) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Mill Grove Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Mill Grove Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Is Mill Grove Pre-School open all year?

No. Mill Grove Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Mill Grove Pre-School take?

Mill Grove Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Mill Grove Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mill Grove Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mill Grove Pre-School take?

Mill Grove Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Mill Grove Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Mill Grove Pre-School.

### What approach does Mill Grove Pre-School follow?

Mill Grove Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Faith-based ethos.

### Does Mill Grove Pre-School have outdoor space?

Mill Grove Pre-School lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Mill Grove Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Mill Grove Pre-School?

You can call 020 8504 2702 and visit www.millgrove.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128475)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.millgrove.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.millgrove.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mill+Grove&query_place_id=ChIJazjPmS2n2EcRGS7Ix4wNtHg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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