Full-day nursery in Upminster, Havering
St Laurence Pre School
Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2018Reference EY563059Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 9 November 2021Ofsted · 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 6 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £90£8.57 an hour | £16 | £8.64 |
| 3 and over | £85£8.10 an hour | £14 | £7.50 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Mon07:30–18:00
- Tue07:30–18:00
- Wed07:30–18:00
- Thu07:30–18:00
- Fri07:30–15:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Full day, half day and per hour
Getting there
Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB · More nurseries in RM14
Stations
- Upminster8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Upminster Bridge14 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including St Laurence Church, Stewart Avenue and Corbets Tey Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Upminster Park1 min walk
- Upminster Windmill Field4 min walk
- Clockhouse Gardens7 min walk
- Playground1 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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St Laurence Pre School is a full-day nursery at Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB, in Upminster, Havering. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Thu; 07:30–15:00, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £75 to £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Mud kitchenSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence Pre SchoolThis nursery | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 2–4 yrs | This nursery |
| St Joseph's Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| The Railway Children Upminster 2Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| The Railway Children UpminsterFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Springfield PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Holiday ClubsSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:15–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Upminster8
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM1419
- Nurseries near Upminster station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 under 0.1 miles
- Upminster Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.1 miles
- Upminster Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.1 miles
- Branfil Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.5 miles
- Corbets Tey School ages 4–19Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.9 miles
- Hacton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.9 miles
- Oakfields Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 1.0 miles
- The James Oglethorpe Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 1.0 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 St Laurence Pre School cost?
St Laurence Pre School publishes these fees: full day £90 for 2-year-olds, full day £80 for 2-year-olds, half day £16 for 2-year-olds, per hour £8.64 for 2-year-olds, full day £85 for 3 and over, full day £75 for 3 and over, half day £14 for 3 and over and per hour £7.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does St Laurence Pre School offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. St Laurence Pre School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does St Laurence Pre School take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. St Laurence Pre School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does St Laurence Pre School offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. St Laurence Pre School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are St Laurence Pre School's opening hours?
St Laurence Pre School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Thu; 07:30–15:00, Fri.
Is St Laurence Pre School open all year?
No. St Laurence Pre School is open term time only.
What ages does St Laurence Pre School take?
St Laurence Pre School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.
What is St Laurence Pre School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St Laurence Pre School Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can St Laurence Pre School take?
St Laurence Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.
Does St Laurence Pre School accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. St Laurence Pre School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does St Laurence Pre School follow?
St Laurence Pre School's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.
Does St Laurence Pre School have outdoor space?
St Laurence Pre School lists: Own garden, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to St Laurence Pre School?
Upminster is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact St Laurence Pre School?
You can call 07773 687179 and visit www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Havering
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in HaveringFees by age in Havering
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk) · 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.
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY563059 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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