# Riverside Pre-School Services

Riverside Pre-School Services is a sessional pre-school at The Community House, Sherfield Road, Grays, RM17 6FJ, in Grays, Thurrock. It is registered for 32 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Chafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-pre-school-services-2851384  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Community House, Sherfield Road, Grays, RM17 6FJ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07832 976161
- Website: https://www.riverside-preschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chafford-tots-to-teens-childcare-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2851384

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2851384). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851384)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851384)
- 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/16/2851384)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Community House, Sherfield Road, Grays, RM17 6FJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.475543,0.325598

- Station: Grays, 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grays Beach Riverside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Grays Town Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Falcon Wood, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Light Christian School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thameside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Quarry Hill Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Belmont Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Little Thurrock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Tudor Court Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Deneholm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-88-ey500087) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Pier Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pier-lodge-day-nursery-ey490819) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bluebirds Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebirds-day-nursery-ey448795) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Leaps Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaps-daycare-limited-2839648) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Monarchs Childcare Ltd (64)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monarchs-childcare-ltd-64-ey500097) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raising-eagles-montessori-nursery-2757919) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Riverside Pre-School Services take?

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

### Who runs Riverside Pre-School Services?

Riverside Pre-School Services is run by Chafford Tots to Teens Childcare Services Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Riverside Pre-School Services?

Grays is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Riverside Pre-School Services?

You can call 07832 976161 and visit www.riverside-preschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851384)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Riverside+Pre-School+Services&query_place_id=ChIJ3Tn9-nu32EcR45LUFkczrNg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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