Full-day nursery in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road
Tender Cubs Preschool & Nursery, 31 Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4SJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2024Reference 2794602Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 18 October 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places45 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 22 October 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.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
Tender Cubs Preschool & Nursery, 31 Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4SJ · More nurseries in RM9
Stations
- Becontree5 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Stamford Road / Health Centre, Gale Street and Becontree Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Castle Green8 min walk
- Goresbrook Park10 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground10 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, Woodward road is a full-day nursery at Tender Cubs Preschool & Nursery, 31 Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4SJ, in Becontree, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 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
The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics, and is an inclusive setting. Its website names sports coaching and cooking activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen, and that 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
The nursery's website lists daily outdoor play, regular park trips, local outings and trips, and a growing or allotment area.
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
According to its website, all deposits and the first week's fee must be paid before the settling-in period starts and before the child begins.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. The nursery's 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
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery's website says families should visit the Enquire Now page or contact the nursery, choose their local branch, complete the enquiry form, and then arrange a tour to secure a place. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward roadThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Dagenham Montessori NurserySessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:30–13:00 | 2–4 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Harmony House at Castle GreenFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Childville Pre School @ St JohnsSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Porters Avenue.Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| The Fountain Pre-schoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Chestnut@MarkyateFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- The James Cambell Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.2 miles
- Roding Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- Monteagle Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.4 miles
- Goresbrook School All-throughages 2–18has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Godwin Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected May 2025 0.6 miles
- Hopewell School ages 5–19 0.6 miles
- Dorothy Barley Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.7 miles
- Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.8 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, Woodward road cost?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road publishes these fees: per hour £8 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road's opening hours?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road take?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road Good at its inspection on 18 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road take?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road.
Who runs Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road is run by Tender Cubs Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.
What approach does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road follow?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.
Does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road have outdoor space?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road support children with SEND?
Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road?
Becontree is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Tendercubs Preschool and Day Nursery, Woodward road?
You can call 020 8127 7274 and visit www.tendercubs.com.
Tools for parents in Barking and Dagenham
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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 2794602 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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