# Surestart - Where Kids Come First

Surestart - Where Kids Come First is a full-day nursery at The Ockenden Children's Centre, 2a Afton Drive, SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 5PA, in South Ockendon, Thurrock. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/surestart-where-kids-come-first-ey337731  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Ockenden Children's Centre, 2a Afton Drive, SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 5PA
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01708 670011
- Ofsted URN: EY337731

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 June 2025, 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/EY337731

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY337731). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337731)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337731)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337731)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Ockenden Children's Centre, 2a Afton Drive, SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 5PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.509388,0.288381

- Station: Ockendon, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bonnygate Wood Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dilkes Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cruick Avenue Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Belhus Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Thurrock there are about 4.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bonnygate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Beacon Hill Academy |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Somers Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dilkes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Benyon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Aveley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Headstart PreSchool 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-preschool-1-2769038) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Headstart Day and Afterschool Care LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-day-and-afterschool-care-ltd-ey271047) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Headstart Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-pre-school-2588103) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Headstart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headstart-nursery-ey494201) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quince Tree Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quince-tree-day-nursery-ltd-ey339858) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rainbows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-preschool-2583773) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Surestart - Where Kids Come First's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Surestart - Where Kids Come First Good at its inspection on 25 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Surestart - Where Kids Come First take?

Surestart - Where Kids Come First is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Surestart - Where Kids Come First?

Ockendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Surestart - Where Kids Come First?

You can call 01708 670011.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337731)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SURESTART+%27Where+Kids+Come+First%27&query_place_id=ChIJ2_LMqla32EcRXsYVNTT1nMw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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