# Pier Lodge Day Nursery

Pier Lodge Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Thames Road, Grays, RM17 6JP, in Grays, Thurrock. It is registered for 120 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pier-lodge-day-nursery-ey490819  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thames Road, Grays, RM17 6JP
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01375 393055
- Website: https://pierlodgedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490819

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 August 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 15 August 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 31 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490819

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY490819). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490819)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 15 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490819)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490819)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/806153)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thames Road, Grays, RM17 6JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.471514,0.326502

- Station: Grays, 0.4 miles
- Park: Grays Beach Riverside Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Falcon Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grays Town Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thameside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Quarry Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Belmont Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Riverside Pre-School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-pre-school-services-2851384) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-88-ey500087) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bluebirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebirds-day-nursery-ey448795) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-eagles-montessori-nursery-2757919) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Monarchs Childcare Ltd (64)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-64-ey500097) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Leaps Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaps-daycare-limited-2839648) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pier Lodge Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pier Lodge Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pier Lodge Day Nursery take?

Pier Lodge Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Pier Lodge Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Pier Lodge Day Nursery?

You can call 01375 393055 and visit pierlodgedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490819)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pier+Lodge+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJq6qqqgG32EcRjHWtbyEgltA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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