Full-day nursery in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham
Solid Start Nursery Limited
Bethel Christian Centre, 170 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2023Reference 2758977Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 19 March 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places24 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 19 March 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 12-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £2 full day
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 07:00–19:00
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
Bethel Christian Centre, 170 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP · More nurseries in RM8
Stations
- Chadwell Heath22 min walk · 0.9 miles
- Goodmayes24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Lindisfarne Road, Becontree Avenue and Waldegrave Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Valence Park8 min walk
- Goodmayes Park9 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Solid Start Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at Bethel Christian Centre, 170 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Start Nursery LimitedThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Quality Kidz Nurseries LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £73 | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at DagenhamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Kinder Kapers TooFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–4 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Playaway Nursery (BCC) LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Quality Kidz NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Playaway Nursery (SRCC)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Becontree17
- All nurseries in Barking and Dagenham79
- All nurseries in RM812
- Nurseries near Chadwell Heath station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Valence Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.3 miles
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected September 2024 0.3 miles
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected February 2025 0.4 miles
- Becontree Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.4 miles
- Southwood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.4 miles
- Henry Green Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.5 miles
- The Sydney Russell School All-throughages 4–18Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.5 miles
- Grafton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Solid Start Nursery Limited cost?
Solid Start Nursery Limited publishes these fees: per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Solid Start Nursery Limited's opening hours?
Solid Start Nursery Limited opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Solid Start Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?
Solid Start Nursery Limited was inspected on 19 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Solid Start Nursery Limited take?
Solid Start Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Solid Start Nursery Limited?
Meals are not included in the fees at Solid Start Nursery Limited.
What is the nearest station to Solid Start Nursery Limited?
Chadwell Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Solid Start Nursery Limited?
You can call 07449 093291 and visit solidstart.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Barking and Dagenham
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (solidstart.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2758977 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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