Full-day nursery in Harold Hill, Havering
Playdays Preschool 2
Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, Harold Hill, ROMFORD, RM3 8XS · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2012Reference EY452106Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 1 November 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places32 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 21 April 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 2-year-olds
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–15:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, Harold Hill, ROMFORD, RM3 8XS · More nurseries in RM3
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Myrtle Road / Chatteris Avenue, Chatteris Avenue / Chippenham Road and Coltsfoot Path.
Parks and playgrounds
- Central Park11 min walk
- Playground11 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Playdays Preschool 2 is a full-day nursery at Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, Harold Hill, ROMFORD, RM3 8XS, in Harold Hill, Havering. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
Building and safety
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playdays Preschool 2This nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Playdays Preschool @ St GeorgesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Frankphil Pre-School & Out of School ClubFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Mulberry Bush NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Playdays Preschool 4 @ RCCGSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £45 | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–4 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren HallFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
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- All nurseries in Havering131
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Broadford Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.3 miles
- St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.3 miles
- Hilldene Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvementinspected December 2024 0.3 miles
- Edullect Academy Independent School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Drapers' Brookside Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2023 0.5 miles
- Drapers' Brookside Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2022 0.6 miles
- Lime Academy Ravensbourne ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.6 miles
- Mead Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.7 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 Playdays Preschool 2 take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Playdays Preschool 2 offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Playdays Preschool 2's opening hours?
Playdays Preschool 2 opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Playdays Preschool 2's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Playdays Preschool 2 Outstanding at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Playdays Preschool 2 take?
Playdays Preschool 2 is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.
Does Playdays Preschool 2 accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Playdays Preschool 2 accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Does Playdays Preschool 2 have outdoor space?
Playdays Preschool 2 lists: Local outings and trips.
Does Playdays Preschool 2 support children with SEND?
Playdays Preschool 2 lists: SEND support and SENCo.
What is the nearest station to Playdays Preschool 2?
Harold Wood is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Playdays Preschool 2?
You can call 07595 603498 and visit www.playdayspreschool.org.uk.
Tools for parents in Havering
- 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 HaveringFees by age in Havering
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playdayspreschool.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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 EY452106 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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