# SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool

SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 11 Farr Avenue, BARKING, IG11 0NY, in Creekmouth, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 20 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 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Spectacular (UK) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spectacularkidz-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey408851  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Farr Avenue, BARKING, IG11 0NY
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3581 7856
- Website: http://www.spectacularkidz.com/
- Run by: [Spectacular (UK) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/spectacular-uk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY408851

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 August 2023, 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/EY408851

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY408851). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408851)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408851)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408851)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 11 Farr Avenue, BARKING, IG11 0NY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.529834,0.104403

- Station: Upney, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Barking Riverside, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bastable Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/3-5-years)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/our-hours)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/our-hours)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/parents-corner)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/help-paying-for-childcare)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/about-us)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/food-and-nutrition)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://spectacularkidz.com/our-curriculum-and-learning)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Infants | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thames View Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Eastbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Monteagle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| George Carey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ripple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Riverside Bridge School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery @ Kidznest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spectacularkidz-preschool-nursery-kidznest-2861861) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chestnut@Sue Bramley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-sue-bramley-ey429067) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Childville Pre School @ Thamesview Community Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-thamesview-community-hall-2654598) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Eastbury Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eastbury-childrens-centre-nursery-ey379060) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Spinduliukas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spinduliukas-ey549454) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kiddies Lounge Pre School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-lounge-pre-school-day-nursery-ey457989) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool's opening hours?

SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool take?

SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool Good at its inspection on 8 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool take?

SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool?

SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool is run by Spectacular (UK) Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool?

Upney is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact SpectacularKidz Day Nursery & Preschool?

You can call 020 3581 7856 and visit www.spectacularkidz.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408851)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.spectacularkidz.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.spectacularkidz.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SpectacularKidz+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJjW0RveWl2EcRTCYgggCI-Xg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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