# Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD

Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD is a full-day nursery at Quince Tree Day Nursery, Quince Tree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6NL, in South Ockendon, Thurrock. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-ey339858  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Quince Tree Day Nursery, Quince Tree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6NL
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01708 858989
- Ofsted URN: EY339858

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339858

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY339858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339858)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339858)
- 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/EY339858)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/390933)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Quince Tree Day Nursery, Quince Tree Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.518500,0.293825

- Station: Ockendon, 0.3 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Quincetree Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Little Belhus Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bonnygate Wood Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benyon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Harris Academy Ockendon | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-ey290562) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Headstart PreSchool 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-ey271047) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Surestart - Where Kids Come First](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-ey337731) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD Outstanding at its inspection on 30 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD take?

Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD?

Ockendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD?

You can call 01708 858989.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY339858)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Quince+Tree+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuxAAPyC52EcRFJVhCKqoXpk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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