Full-day nursery in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.
284 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EQ · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.5 on Google (41 reviews)
- About 650 m (8 min walk) from Becontree station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2024Reference 2794605Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places50 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 11 November 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £8 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
284 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EQ · More nurseries in RM8
Stations
- Becontree10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- UpneyNo step-free access24 min walk · 1.0 miles
Buses
2 bus stops within 400 m, including Wroxall Road / Future Youth Zone and Ilchester Road / Future Youth Zone.
Parks and playgrounds
- Mayesbrook Park10 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
- Playground12 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 Barking and Dagenham there are about 4.2 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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Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. is a full-day nursery at 284 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EQ, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 41 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tender Cubs Limited.
Run by Tender Cubs Limited (company), which runs 4 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics, and names an inclusive setting as its support. Activities named on its website include music classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says all deposits must be paid before the settling-in period, including the first week's fee, before the child starts.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as its security measures.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to start by using the enquiry page, choose your local branch, complete the enquiry form or contact the nursery, then arrange a tour to secure your child's place. The notice to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.This nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Chestnut@MarkyateFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Alamiyah MontessoriSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward roadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Quality Kidz Nurseries LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £73 | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Playaway Nursery (SRCC)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Kinder Kapers TooFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–4 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- Nurseries near Becontree station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Roding Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.2 miles
- Dorothy Barley Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.3 miles
- Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected September 2024 0.4 miles
- The Sydney Russell School All-throughages 4–18Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.5 miles
- The James Cambell Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.7 miles
- Monteagle Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.7 miles
- Southwood Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.7 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 Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. cost?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. publishes these fees: per hour £8 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.'s opening hours?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. take?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. take?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue..
Who runs Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. is run by Tender Cubs Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.
What approach does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. follow?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.'s website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. have outdoor space?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. support children with SEND?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.?
Becontree is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.?
You can call 020 8127 7274 and visit www.tendercubs.com.
Tools for parents in Barking and Dagenham
- 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 Barking and DagenhamFees by age in Barking and Dagenham
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tendercubs.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 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.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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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.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2794605 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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