# Playdays Preschool 2

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-2-ey452106  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, Harold Hill, ROMFORD, RM3 8XS
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07595 603498
- Website: https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY452106

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 1 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452106

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY452106). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452106)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452106)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452106)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/734170)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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

## Getting there

Address: Betty Strathern Centre, 41 Myrtle Road, Harold Hill, ROMFORD, RM3 8XS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.603331,0.215367

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Central Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/setting-locations)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/about-us)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/about-us)

### Building and safety

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hilldene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Edullect Academy Independent School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playdays Preschool @ St Georges](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-georges-2660060) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Frankphil Pre-School & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frankphil-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2877180) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-2822584) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 4 @ RCCG](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-4-rccg-2782821) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [HOUSE OF Lembalemba MUBANGA Preparatory Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/house-of-lembalemba-mubanga-preparatory-day-nursery-school-2892064) |  | £45 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 5 @ Warren Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-5-warren-hall-2637704) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452106)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playdayspreschool.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playdays+Preschool+2&query_place_id=ChIJ93ebFJ-82EcRZb0l-YjrioI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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