Sessional pre-school in Cranbrook, Redbridge
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery
ST Andrews Church Halls, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PE · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.8 on Google (35 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
- Registration fee
- £30
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Monday
- 09:00–15:00
- Ages
- 12 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Getting there
ST Andrews Church Halls, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PE · More nurseries in IG1
Stations
- Gants Hill16 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Redbridge18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Ilford22 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including St Andrew's Church, Seymour Gardens and Cranbrook Primary School.
Parks and playgrounds
- Wanstead Park8 min walk
- Valentines Park8 min walk
- The Glade10 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Munchkinz Pre School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at ST Andrews Church Halls, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PE, in Cranbrook, Redbridge. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 35 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. It also names SEND support and an inclusive setting.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says parents are encouraged to stay for one or two sessions at first, then gradually reduce their time. Each child has a key person who offers one-to-one care to help them settle.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should contact the Nursery Manager to book a no obligation visit or trial session. A £30 registration fee is payable on joining for private places. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munchkinz Pre School NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 1–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Cranbrook Castle MontessoriSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Maytime Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:15–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Drive PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| kGems Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £68 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Pencil Pots Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Kids Inc Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Cranbrook7
- All nurseries in Redbridge116
- All nurseries in IG127
- Nurseries near Gants Hill station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Cranbrook Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2022 under 0.1 miles
- Highlands Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.2 miles
- Apex Primary School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Read Academy Education ages 3–16has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Beehive Preparatory School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.8 miles
- Redbridge Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.8 miles
- Gearies Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected November 2024 0.9 miles
- Christchurch Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Munchkinz Pre School Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Munchkinz Pre School Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Munchkinz Pre School Nursery's opening hours?
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon.
Is Munchkinz Pre School Nursery open all year?
No. Munchkinz Pre School Nursery is open term time only.
What ages does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery take?
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery takes children aged 12 months to 5 years.
How many children can Munchkinz Pre School Nursery take?
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Munchkinz Pre School Nursery?
Meals are not included in the fees at Munchkinz Pre School Nursery.
Does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Munchkinz Pre School Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Munchkinz Pre School Nursery?
Yes. Munchkinz Pre School Nursery lists a registration fee of £30.
What approach does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery follow?
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery have outdoor space?
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery lists: Own garden.
Does Munchkinz Pre School Nursery support children with SEND?
Munchkinz Pre School Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Munchkinz Pre School Nursery?
Gants Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Munchkinz Pre School Nursery?
You can call 07378 318241 and visit www.munchkinz.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Redbridge
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in RedbridgeFees by age in Redbridge
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.munchkinz.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2805298 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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