Full-day nursery in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham
Playful Pandas Nursery
585 Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 5AZ · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (24 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 6 months to 5 years
Getting there
585 Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 5AZ · More nurseries in RM9
Stations
- Dagenham HeathwayNo step-free access18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Dagenham East24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Oxlow Lane, Heathway and Connor Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Valence Park11 min walk
- Playground7 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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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Playful Pandas Nursery is a full-day nursery at 585 Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 5AZ, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 24 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery offers a school readiness programme and early phonics, with inclusive setting support and STEM activities.
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling-in visits are used to talk through each child's allergies and dietary needs with parents. Its website also names a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to contact the nursery through the contact form or by phone to request the full information pack, which covers registration details, deposits and fees. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, and funded hours for 2-year-olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playful Pandas NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Kidzland NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Chestnut@Halbutt StreetFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 0 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Heritage Day NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Buttercup PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Chestnut@William BellamyFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Quality Kidz NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | 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 Becontree17
- All nurseries in Barking and Dagenham79
- All nurseries in RM913
- Nurseries near Dagenham Heathway station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Trinity School ages 3–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected September 2023 under 0.1 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.1 miles
- Five Elms Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2022 0.2 miles
- Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.4 miles
- Oxlow Bridge School ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Grafton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.5 miles
- Hunters Hall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2023 0.5 miles
- Southwood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.5 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 Playful Pandas Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Playful Pandas Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Playful Pandas Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Playful Pandas Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Playful Pandas Nursery's opening hours?
Playful Pandas Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Playful Pandas Nursery take?
Playful Pandas Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.
How many children can Playful Pandas Nursery take?
Playful Pandas Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Playful Pandas Nursery?
Meals are not included in the fees at Playful Pandas Nursery.
What approach does Playful Pandas Nursery follow?
Playful Pandas Nursery's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Playful Pandas Nursery support children with SEND?
Playful Pandas Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Playful Pandas Nursery?
Dagenham Heathway is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Playful Pandas Nursery?
You can call 020 8143 1421 and visit playfulpandasnursery.com.
Tools for parents in Barking and Dagenham
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (playfulpandasnursery.com) · 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 2822529 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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