Full-day nursery in Marks Gate, Barking and Dagenham
The Oaks Centre Ltd
Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2DD · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Requires improvement
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- 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 April 2012Reference EY443861Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 2 July 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places24 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 5 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £84£8 an hour | £35 | £8 | £420 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £100
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Full day, half day and per hour
Getting there
Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2DD · More nurseries in RM5
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including The City Pavilion, Sungate Cottages and Marks Gate / Billet Road.
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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The Oaks Centre Ltd is a full-day nursery at Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2DD, in Marks Gate, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £55 to £84 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Art studio / atelierSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Centre LtdThis nursery | Requires improvement | £55 | 07:30–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Buddies Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Corpus Christi Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–14:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Explorers Collier RowFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
| Marks Gate Children's Centre NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.Sessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| Eljoy NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Crownfield Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.5 miles
- Crownfield Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected May 2026 0.6 miles
- Rose Lane Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected January 2024 0.7 miles
- Clockhouse Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2023 1.0 miles
- Oasis Academy Pinewood Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 1.3 miles
- Warren Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected March 2024 1.3 miles
- Parklands Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2024 1.3 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 The Oaks Centre Ltd cost?
The Oaks Centre Ltd publishes these fees: full day £84 for all ages, full day £55 for all ages, half day £35 for all ages, half day £28 for all ages, per hour £8 for all ages, per week £420 for all ages, per week £275 for all ages, per week £175 for all ages and per week £140 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does The Oaks Centre Ltd offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. The Oaks Centre Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are The Oaks Centre Ltd's opening hours?
The Oaks Centre Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is The Oaks Centre Ltd open all year?
No. The Oaks Centre Ltd is open term time only.
What ages does The Oaks Centre Ltd take?
The Oaks Centre Ltd takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is The Oaks Centre Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Oaks Centre Ltd Requires improvement at its inspection on 2 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can The Oaks Centre Ltd take?
The Oaks Centre Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.
Are meals included at The Oaks Centre Ltd?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Oaks Centre Ltd.
Does The Oaks Centre Ltd accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. The Oaks Centre Ltd accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Oaks Centre Ltd?
Yes. The Oaks Centre Ltd lists a deposit of £100.
Does The Oaks Centre Ltd have outdoor space?
The Oaks Centre Ltd lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
How do I contact The Oaks Centre Ltd?
You can call 020 8597 9171 and visit www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Barking and Dagenham
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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- 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.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk) · 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 EY443861 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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