# Playdays Nursery And Preschool

Playdays Nursery And Preschool is a full-day nursery at 801 Green Lane, DAGENHAM, RM8 1DD, in Becontree Heath, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 44 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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 3.4 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-and-preschool-ey562850  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 801 Green Lane, DAGENHAM, RM8 1DD
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 020 8599 5986
- Ofsted URN: EY562850

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562850

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY562850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562850)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562850)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562850)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/91426)

## 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: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 801 Green Lane, DAGENHAM, RM8 1DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561652,0.133486

- Station: Chadwell Heath, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valence Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chadwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Bay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-bay-nursery-2886739) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Beacons Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beacons-nursery-ltd-2883541) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Solid Start Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solid-start-nursery-limited-2758977) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Eljoy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eljoy-nursery-ey497759) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Childville Preschool@Catterall Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-preschool-catterall-hall-2697616) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Morningstar Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morningstar-nursery-school-ey563183) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playdays Nursery And Preschool's opening hours?

Playdays Nursery And Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Playdays Nursery And Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Nursery And Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays Nursery And Preschool take?

Playdays Nursery And Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playdays Nursery And Preschool?

Chadwell Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playdays Nursery And Preschool?

You can call 020 8599 5986.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562850)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJteqn6FOk2EcRt8eOUhGC9gw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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