# St Nicholas Church Pre-School

St Nicholas Church Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Nicholas Church Centre, Elm Park, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, in Elm Park, Havering. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 09:15–12:15, Mon; 09:15–15:15, Tue; 09:15–15:15, Thu–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-church-pre-school-ey489320  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Nicholas Church Centre, Elm Park, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA
- Opening hours: 09:15–12:15, Mon; 09:15–15:15, Tue; 09:15–15:15, Thu–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07538 251381
- Website: https://www.stnicholaschurchpreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY489320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 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/EY489320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2015 (Reference EY489320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489320)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489320)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489320)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 09:15–12:15
- Tuesday: 09:15–15:15
- Thursday to Friday: 09:15–15:15

## Getting there

Address: St Nicholas Church Centre, Elm Park, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.552451,0.197815

- Station: Elm Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Hornchurch, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrow Lodge Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Glens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Harrow Lodge Park Play Area, 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 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

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elm Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| R J Mitchell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Scotts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ey488395) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Poppets Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-preschool-2725674) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Explorers Elm Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2620097) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Explorers Elm Park 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-2867886) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [A Star Kids Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-limited-2648897) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ambleside-2703731) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are St Nicholas Church Pre-School's opening hours?

St Nicholas Church Pre-School opens 09:15–12:15, Mon; 09:15–15:15, Tue; 09:15–15:15, Thu–Fri.

### What is St Nicholas Church Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Nicholas Church Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Nicholas Church Pre-School take?

St Nicholas Church Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Nicholas Church Pre-School?

Elm Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact St Nicholas Church Pre-School?

You can call 07538 251381 and visit www.stnicholaschurchpreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489320)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=St+Nicholas+Church+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJnXmGbNe62EcRWRUm0y-sy-8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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