# Playful Pandas Nursery 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playful-pandas-nursery-2822529 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 585 Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 5AZ - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 60 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 8143 1421 - Website: http://playfulpandasnursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2822529 ## 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 January 2025 (Reference 2822529). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822529) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822529) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822529) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds. Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: 585 Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 5AZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.552660,0.147016 - Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.7 miles, no step-free access - Station: Dagenham East, 1.0 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Valence 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery offers a school readiness programme and early phonics, with inclusive setting support and STEM activities. - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/shootingstars.html) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/shootingstars.html) ### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/menu.html) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/menu.html) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/jungletots.html) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/) ### Extras and activities - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://playfulpandasnursery.com/sevenseas.html) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Trinity School | | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Oxlow Bridge School | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hunters Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kidzland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidzland-nursery-ey477602) | Outstanding | | | 0.1 miles | | [Chestnut@Halbutt Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-halbutt-street-ey491167) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Heritage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heritage-day-nursery-ey377560) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Buttercup Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercup-preschool-2812224) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Chestnut@William Bellamy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-william-bellamy-ey436388) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Quality Kidz Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ey285259) | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2822529) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (playfulpandasnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://playfulpandasnursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playful+Pandas+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjd_od7Gl2EcR53wfnEsS_vk) - 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.