# Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Mulberry Bush Nursery, 144 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HT, in Harold Hill, Havering. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £85 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-and-pre-school-2714396 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Mulberry Bush Nursery, 144 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HT - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 34 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 07599 290454 - Website: http://www.mulberrybushpreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2714396 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 February 2025, 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/16/2714396 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2714396). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714396) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714396) - Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714396) - Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 20 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1731605) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | All ages | £85 (£8.50 an hour) | £63 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £9 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £7 (half day) Source: nursery website (https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/fees-funding), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: Mulberry Bush Nursery, 144 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.606969,0.223026 - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Central Park, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names Montessori, a Play-based EYFS curriculum, Hygge in the early years and a Nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding. Its website lists SEND support, a SENCo, speech and language support, support for children learning English, a sensory room and music classes. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/little-berries) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/) - Hygge in the early years (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/little-berries) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/acorns) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided. - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/fees-funding) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area, a mud kitchen, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/acorns) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/acorns) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/acorns) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in sessions familiarise children with the pre-school and their key person, and let staff discuss support before a child starts. Parents are encouraged to visit several times beforehand. The nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/baby-buds) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/baby-buds) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/baby-buds) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/fees-funding) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/send) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.mulberrybush-nursery.com/fees-funding) ### Getting a place Its website says parents can contact the manager by email or phone, or pop in during session times, to register a child before they start. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Drapers' Brookside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 0.1 miles | | Drapers' Brookside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Broadford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Edullect Academy Independent School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Ursula's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Lime Academy Forest Approach | | 2–19 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Futures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-nursery-ey435589) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Playdays Preschool Holiday And After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-holiday-and-after-school-club-ey536849) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 4 @ RCCG](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-4-rccg-2782821) | | | | 0.1 miles | | [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-2822584) | | | | 0.2 miles | | [Playdays Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-ey410777) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-5-warren-hall-2637704) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School cost? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £85 for all ages and half day £63 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School's opening hours? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School take? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 28 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School take? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School? Meals are not included in the fees at Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School. ### What approach does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School follow? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Hygge in the early years and Nature-based approach. ### Does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School have outdoor space? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips. ### Does Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School support children with SEND? Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo, Speech and language support, Support for children learning English and Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School? Harold Wood is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre-School? You can call 07599 290454 and visit www.mulberrybushpreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714396) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.mulberrybushpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.mulberrybushpreschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mulberry+Bush+Nursery+and+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJAQBw7Z-82EcRGSDkdLc4uFA) - 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.