# Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-arnaud-lodge-2807659 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Scout Association, Arnaud Lodge, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZ - Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 128 - Phone: 07595 603498 - Website: https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2807659 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2807659). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807659) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807659) - Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807659) ## Fees 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: Scout Association, Arnaud Lodge, Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.576806,0.208343 - Station: Gidea Park, 0.4 miles - Station: Emerson Park, 0.7 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Haynes Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Hylands Park, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf) ### 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 trips (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf) ### Safety The nursery's website names CCTV as its security measure. This is the only security detail given for the nursery. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.playdayspreschool.org.uk/_files/ugd/9c40e5_34f9e8e394044665aaeb7b5dfaaee814.pdf) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | | 0.1 miles | | Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Towers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Mary's Hare Park School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Nutkins Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-2-2507228) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Nutkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-ey416533) | Good | | 08:30–14:45 | 0.1 miles | | [Toddle-Inn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddle-inn-day-nursery-ey389953) | Good | £76.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-gidea-park-nursery-2519393) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Creative Kids Pre School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-kids-pre-school-day-nursery-118615) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Playdays Preschool 6](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-6-ey546473) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807659) - 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=Arnaud+Lodge+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJrdPhdj-72EcR_kTXwKj-PGM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.