# Playhouse Pre-School

Playhouse Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Branfil Primary School, Cedar Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LW, in Corbets Tey, Havering. It is registered for 32 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-pre-school-ey468399  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Branfil Primary School, Cedar Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LW
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07814 683620
- Ofsted URN: EY468399

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, 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/EY468399

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY468399). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468399)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468399)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468399)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/589706)

## 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: Branfil Primary School, Cedar Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551117,0.237273

- Station: Upminster Bridge, 0.5 miles
- Station: Hornchurch, 0.8 miles
- Station: Upminster, 0.8 miles
- Park: Upminster Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hacton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Corbets Tey School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oakfields Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-gaynes-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491041) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Cheeky Chops Childminding Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chops-childminding-services-ltd-2771690) | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Aardvark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aardvark-preschool-2774877) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-to-learning-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2504008) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sacred Heart Holiday Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-holiday-clubs-2748890) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Laurence Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-laurence-pre-school-ey563059) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playhouse Pre-School's opening hours?

Playhouse Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Playhouse Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playhouse Pre-School Good at its inspection on 20 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playhouse Pre-School take?

Playhouse Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Playhouse Pre-School?

Upminster Bridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playhouse Pre-School?

You can call 07814 683620.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468399)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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