# Munchkinz Pre School Nursery 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkinz-pre-school-nursery-2805298 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: ST Andrews Church Halls, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PE - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 07378 318241 - Website: http://www.munchkinz.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2805298 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2805298). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805298) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805298) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805298) ## Fees - Registration fee: £30 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: 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 - Monday: 09:00–15:00 - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: ST Andrews Church Halls, The Drive, ILFORD, IG1 3PE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.569844,0.057894 - Station: Gants Hill, 0.7 miles - Station: Redbridge, 0.7 miles - Station: Ilford, 0.9 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wanstead Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Valentines Park, 0.3 miles - Park: The Glade, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. It also names SEND support and an inclusive setting. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/About-us/our-approach-1) ### 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 kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/provisions-2) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/provisions-2) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/provisions-2) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/About-us/our-approach-1) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/staffing) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/opening-times-1) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/opening-times-1) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/feeswithfunding) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/feeswithfunding) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/About-us/our-approach-1) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/About-us/our-approach-1) ### Safety Its website names CCTV as a security measure. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/About-us/our-approach-1) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.munchkinz.co.uk/nursery-information-1/location) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cranbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | | under 0.1 miles | | Highlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Apex Primary School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Read Academy Education | | 3–16 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Beehive Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.8 miles | | Redbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Gearies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cranbrook Castle Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-castle-montessori-ey471676) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Maytime Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maytime-montessori-nursery-2802995) | | | 07:15–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [The Drive Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-drive-playgroup-128487) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [kGems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-ey497332) | Good | £68 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Pencil Pots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pencil-pots-day-nursery-ey454335) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2561563) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805298) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.munchkinz.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.munchkinz.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Munchkinz+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJbEtA--m2EcRsZ4Ycq0DOvo) - 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.