# Storybook Day Nursery

Storybook Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 107 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1XN, in Cranham, Havering. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/storybook-day-nursery-ey491961  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 107 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1XN
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01708 535731
- Website: http://www.storybookdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491961

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491961

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY491961). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491961)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491961)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491961)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1521059)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 107 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1XN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.563115,0.266182

- Station: Upminster, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Upminster Hall Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engayne Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The James Oglethorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Corbets Tey School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Oakfields Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lottie & Ollie Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lottie-and-ollie-ltd-ey467265) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Marlborough Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marlborough-preschool-2829891) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 7](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-7-ey549971) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [James Oglethorpe Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/james-oglethorpe-pre-school-ey547924) | Good |  | 08:30–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Meads Childcare 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meads-childcare-2-2850901) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Daycare Nursery Trading As Little Adventurers Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-daycare-nursery-trading-as-little-adventurers-day-care-nursery-ey485750) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Storybook Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Storybook Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 4 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Storybook Day Nursery take?

Storybook Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Storybook Day Nursery?

Upminster is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Storybook Day Nursery?

You can call 01708 535731 and visit www.storybookdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491961)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Storybook+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-8M2uc672EcRYvevePto7zU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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