# Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)

Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) is a full-day nursery at 88 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BZ, in Grays, Thurrock. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Monarchs Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-88-ey500087  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 88 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BZ
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01375 399655
- Website: http://www.monarchschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Monarchs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/monarchs-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY500087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 July 2024, 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/EY500087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY500087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500087)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500087)
- 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/EY500087)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/928266)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 88 Bridge Road, Grays, RM17 6BZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.476044,0.330247

- Station: Grays, 0.4 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grays Town Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Falcon Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grays Beach Riverside Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Light Christian School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Quarry Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Belmont Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Deneholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Woodside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Riverside Pre-School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-pre-school-services-2851384) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pier Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pier-lodge-day-nursery-ey490819) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Monarchs Childcare Ltd (64)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-64-ey500097) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Leaps Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaps-daycare-limited-2839648) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-eagles-montessori-nursery-2757919) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bluebirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebirds-day-nursery-ey448795) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) Outstanding at its inspection on 19 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) take?

Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)?

Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) is run by Monarchs Childcare Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)?

Grays is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)?

You can call 01375 399655 and visit www.monarchschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500087)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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