Sessional pre-school in Ardleigh Green, Havering
Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge
Scout Association, Arnaud Lodge, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZ · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (14 reviews)
- About 600 m (7 min walk) from Gidea Park station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
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
Scout Association, Arnaud Lodge, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZ · More nurseries in RM11
Stations
- Gidea Park11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Emerson Park18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Salisbury Road, The Drill Roundabout and Kinfauns Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Haynes Park6 min walk
- Hylands Park10 min walk
- Playground8 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 @ Arnaud Lodge is a sessional pre-school at Scout Association, Arnaud Lodge, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZ, in Ardleigh Green, Havering. It is registered for 128 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 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
Food details on the nursery's website state that it has an allergy-aware kitchen. This is the food information the website gives.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Outdoor details on the nursery's website state that it offers local outings and trips. No further outdoor facilities are listed in its details.
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Care details on the nursery's website describe a key person system. This is the settling-in information provided for the nursery.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
Safety
The nursery's website names CCTV as its security measure. This is the only security detail given for the nursery.
Getting a place
The nursery's website says that to apply, parents must complete and sign the Playdays registration form. The form asks for the child's details, parent details, emergency contacts and permissions to enrol the child. The notice period for leaving the nursery is 4 weeks.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud LodgeThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Nutkins Nursery 2Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Nutkins NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–14:45 | 2–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Toddle-Inn Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £76.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| The Railway Children Gidea Park NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Creative Kids Pre School Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Playdays Preschool 6Sessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Ardleigh Green4
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM119
- Nurseries near Gidea Park station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Squirrels Heath Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected June 2024 0.1 miles
- Towers Infant School Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.5 miles
- Hylands Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected May 2025 0.6 miles
- Towers Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.6 miles
- St Mary's Hare Park School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- Ardleigh Green Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected December 2023 0.8 miles
- Ardleigh Green Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Outstandinginspected March 2024 0.8 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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What are Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge's opening hours?
Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
How many children can Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge take?
Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.
Does Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge have outdoor space?
Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge lists: Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge?
Gidea Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge?
You can call 07595 603498 and visit www.playdayspreschool.org.uk.
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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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- 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 2807659 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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