# Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row

Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row is a sessional pre-school at St James Family Church, 173 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3YR, in Chase Cross, Havering. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-st-james-collier-row-2733913  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St James Family Church, 173 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3YR
- Registered places: 30
- Ofsted URN: 2733913

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, 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/16/2733913

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2733913). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733913)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733913)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733913)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1630249)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St James Family Church, 173 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3YR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.602179,0.173471

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lawns Park, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rise Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rise Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Immanuel School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lawns Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lawns-pre-school-2658203) | Good |  | 09:00–14:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Puddleducks Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-preschool-2860809) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Abbs Cross Day Nursery 3](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-3-ey346133) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Explorers Collier Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-collier-row-2515341) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Chatterbugs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatterbugs-day-nursery-ey472681) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Corpus Christi Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corpus-christi-pre-school-ey355256) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row Good at its inspection on 23 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row take?

Playdays Preschool @ St James, Collier Row is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2733913)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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