# Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue. 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tendercubs-preschool-and-day-nursery-porters-avenue-2794605 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 284 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EQ - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 50 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8127 7274 - Website: http://www.tendercubs.com/ - Run by: [Tender Cubs Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tender-cubs-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2794605 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2794605). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794605) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794605) - Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794605) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1016879) ## Fees | Age | Per hour | |---|---| | All ages | £8 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.tendercubs.com/s/TendercubsWrittenStatementofFeesCharges2025_26.pdf), 11 November 2026. 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 Address: 284 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.545027,0.121856 - Station: Becontree, 0.4 miles - Station: Upney, 1.0 miles, no step-free access - 2 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Mayesbrook Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 41 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/whatweoffer) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) ### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/school-meals) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/school-meals) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/s/Menu.pdf) ### 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 garden (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/porters-avenue-branch) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/porters-avenue-branch) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) ### 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 room (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/whatweoffer) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/whatweoffer) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/whatweoffer) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/whatweoffer) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/british-values) ### Safety Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as its security measures. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/faqs) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/porters-avenue-branch) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.tendercubs.com/our-curriculum) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Roding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Dorothy Barley Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | The James Cambell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Monteagle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Chestnut@Markyate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-markyate-ey489504) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Alamiyah Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alamiyah-montessori-2868859) | | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tendercubs-preschool-and-day-nursery-woodward-road-2794602) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Quality Kidz Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quality-kidz-nurseries-ltd-ey285088) | Good | £73 | | 0.5 miles | | [Playaway Nursery (SRCC)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playaway-nursery-srcc-ey386932) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Kinder Kapers Too](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-ey540005) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2794605) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tendercubs.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.tendercubs.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tendercubs+Pre-School+and+Day+Nursery+Dagenham&query_place_id=ChIJ_2uY7bml2EcReVCb3YYseic) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.