# Rising Stars Preschool Romford Rising Stars Preschool Romford is a full-day nursery at St Cedd Hall, Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 62 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £84 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-preschool-romford-ey550887 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St Cedd Hall, Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 62 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 01708 756714 - Website: http://www.risingstarspreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY550887 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, 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/EY550887 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY550887). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550887) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550887) - Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550887) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1089757) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | |---|---|---|---| | All ages | £84 (£7.64 an hour) | £54 | £8.40 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £1.50 (half day) - Meals: £2 (half day) - Registration fee: £75 - Deposit: £100 Source: nursery website (https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Sessions: full day, half day and per hour ## Getting there Address: St Cedd Hall, Sims Close, Romford, RM1 3QT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.579677,0.189968 - Station: Romford, 0.4 miles - Station: Gidea Park, 0.8 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lodge Farm Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Raphael Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 - Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/healthy-meals) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/parent-partnership) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/british-values) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/fees) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/fees) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/send) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://risingstarspreschool.co.uk/send) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romford-united-reformed-church-playgroup-2619870) | Outstanding | | 09:00–12:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Excel Kids Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-romford-2746819) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-ey349789) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [New Beginnings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-day-nursery-ey452945) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles | | [The Learning Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-2690852) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Rising Stars Preschool Romford cost? Rising Stars Preschool Romford publishes these fees: full day £84 for all ages, half day £54 for all ages and per hour £8.40 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Rising Stars Preschool Romford offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Rising Stars Preschool Romford offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.50 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Rising Stars Preschool Romford take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Rising Stars Preschool Romford offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Rising Stars Preschool Romford offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Rising Stars Preschool Romford offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Rising Stars Preschool Romford's opening hours? Rising Stars Preschool Romford opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Rising Stars Preschool Romford take? Rising Stars Preschool Romford takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Rising Stars Preschool Romford's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Rising Stars Preschool Romford Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Rising Stars Preschool Romford take? Rising Stars Preschool Romford is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Rising Stars Preschool Romford? Meals are not included in the fees at Rising Stars Preschool Romford. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Rising Stars Preschool Romford? Yes. Rising Stars Preschool Romford lists a registration fee of £75 and a deposit of £100. ### What approach does Rising Stars Preschool Romford follow? Rising Stars Preschool Romford's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Rising Stars Preschool Romford have outdoor space? Rising Stars Preschool Romford lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### Does Rising Stars Preschool Romford support children with SEND? Rising Stars Preschool Romford lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Rising Stars Preschool Romford? Romford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Rising Stars Preschool Romford? You can call 01708 756714 and visit www.risingstarspreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550887) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.risingstarspreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.risingstarspreschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rising+Stars+Romford&query_place_id=ChIJ77yD5Uq72EcRlZU_odidufI) - 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.