# The Fountain Pre-school

The Fountain Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at R C C G The Fountain, Rima House, Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 0RH, in Barking Riverside, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 84 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-fountain-pre-school-2838607  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: R C C G The Fountain, Rima House, Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 0RH
- Registered places: 84
- Ofsted URN: 2838607

## 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 September 2025 (Reference 2838607). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838607)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838607)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838607)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barking and Dagenham that publish fees charge £72–£91 a day for under-2s (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: R C C G The Fountain, Rima House, Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 0RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.531027,0.122846

- Station: Becontree, 0.7 miles
- Station: Barking Riverside, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Oystercatcher Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Northgate Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Little Bees Playpark, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook School | All-through | 2–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Monteagle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The James Cambell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hopewell School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Riverside Bridge School |  | 4–16 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thames View Infants | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Roding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harmony House at Castle Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-at-castle-green-2700017) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Childville Pre School @ St Johns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-pre-school-st-johns-ey546697) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Barking Riverside Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barking-riverside-explorers-2760667) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–16:30 | 0.4 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 |
| [Barking Riverside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barking-riverside-nursery-school-2509408) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Harmony House Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-dagenham-2700014) | Good | £70 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Fountain Pre-school take?

The Fountain Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Fountain Pre-school?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2838607)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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