# Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Romford United Reformed Church, 58 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 27 children and takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romford-united-reformed-church-playgroup-2619870 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Romford United Reformed Church, 58 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP - Ages: 2½ years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 27 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07516 936620 - Website: https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2619870 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2023, 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/16/2619870 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2619870). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619870) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619870) - Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619870) ## Fees | Age | Half day | |---|---| | All ages | £19 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 3-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/playgroup-fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:00–12:00 - Ages: 2½ years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only - Sessions: half day ## Getting there Address: Romford United Reformed Church, 58 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.578448,0.187882 - Station: Romford, 0.3 miles - Station: Gidea Park, 0.9 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Raphael 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the playgroup uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding. Its website names SEND support, a SENCo, speech and language support, support for children learning English, an inclusive setting and cooking activities. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-curriculum) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-curriculum) ### Food Its website says healthy snacks are provided. - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/playgroup-fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the playgroup runs local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-local-offer) ### Settling in Its website says that once a place is offered, visits to the playgroup are arranged, and new parents are invited to an open afternoon and given a welcome brochure. Its website also names a key person system for care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-curriculum) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-local-offer) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-local-offer) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-curriculum) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/our-curriculum) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/enrolment) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/playgroup-fees) ### Getting a place The playgroup has a waiting list, and its website says parents can join it by emailing the playgroup or using the website link. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. ## 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) | | 0.5 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 | | 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 | 0.6 miles | | Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-ey349789) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Excel Kids Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-romford-2746819) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.1 miles | | [Rising Stars Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-preschool-romford-ey550887) | Good | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-romford-2880196) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 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 Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup cost? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup publishes these fees: half day £19 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup's opening hours? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup opens 09:00–12:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup open all year? No. Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup is open term time only. ### What ages does Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup take? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. ### What is Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 22 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup take? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time. ### What approach does Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup follow? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics. ### Does Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup have outdoor space? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup lists: Local outings and trips. ### Does Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup support children with SEND? Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup lists: SEND support, SENCo, Speech and language support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup? Romford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup? You can call 07516 936620 and visit romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619870) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://romfordurcplaygroup.wordpress.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Romford+United+Reformed+Church+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJi2FGTrWk2EcRv7KtVL4QbOo) - 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.