# Morningstar Nursery School

Morningstar Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 2/4 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1BJ, in Becontree Heath, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morningstar-nursery-school-ey563183  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2/4 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1BJ
- Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 3503 0245
- Website: http://morningstardaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY563183

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 September 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/EY563183

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY563183). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563183)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563183)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563183)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 2/4 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.562084,0.147736

- Station: Chadwell Heath, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Valence Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| William Bellamy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Trinity School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-day-care-nursery-ey450091) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chestnut@William Bellamy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-william-bellamy-ey436388) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kidzland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzland-nursery-ey477602) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-and-preschool-ey562850) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Playful Pandas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-2822529) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Mary Poppins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-poppins-day-nursery-118620) | Good | £56 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Morningstar Nursery School's opening hours?

Morningstar Nursery School opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Morningstar Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Morningstar Nursery School Good at its inspection on 21 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Morningstar Nursery School take?

Morningstar Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Morningstar Nursery School?

Chadwell Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Morningstar Nursery School?

You can call 020 3503 0245 and visit morningstardaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563183)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MorningStar+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJq6pqCPyk2EcR5Vb4hp7sNpM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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