# Solid Start Nursery Limited

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/solid-start-nursery-limited-2758977  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bethel Christian Centre, 170 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07449 093291
- Website: https://solidstart.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2758977

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 19 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758977

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2758977). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758977)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758977)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758977)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1909091)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10 |

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)

Source: nursery website (https://solidstart.co.uk/our-fess), 11 November 2026.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Bethel Christian Centre, 170 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555012,0.126330

- Station: Chadwell Heath, 0.9 miles
- Station: Goodmayes, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valence Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Goodmayes Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://solidstart.co.uk/our-fess)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://solidstart.co.uk/our-fess)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://solidstart.co.uk/our-fess)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://solidstart.co.uk/our-fess)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://solidstart.co.uk/about)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Becontree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ltd-ey285088) | Good | £73 |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-dagenham-2720287) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kinder Kapers Too](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-ey540005) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-bcc-limited-ey435555) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quality Kidz Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ey285259) | Good | £73 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playaway Nursery (SRCC)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-srcc-ey386932) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2758977)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (solidstart.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://solidstart.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Solid+Start+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJR_pu5pKl2EcR0_jgl007yZc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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