# St Laurence Pre School

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-laurence-pre-school-ey563059  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Thu; 07:30–15:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07773 687179
- Website: https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY563059

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 November 2021, 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/EY563059

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY563059). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563059)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563059)
- 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/EY563059)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1630250)

## 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 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 07:30–18:00
- Friday: 07:30–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Hurford Hall (St Laurence Church Hall), Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555368,0.247543

- Station: Upminster, 0.3 miles
- Station: Upminster Bridge, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upminster Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Upminster Windmill Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clockhouse Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/)

### Food

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/services)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/fees)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/gallery)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/services)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/services)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/fees)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/holiday-club)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/breakfast-afterschool-club)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/services)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/holiday-club)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Corbets Tey School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hacton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakfields Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Joseph's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-ey487313) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Railway Children Upminster 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2-2798982) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [The Railway Children Upminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-upminster-2649496) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Springfield Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springfield-playgroup-2852513) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Sacred Heart Holiday Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-holiday-clubs-2748890) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-to-learning-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2504008) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563059)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.stlaurencepreschool.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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