# The Oaks Centre Ltd

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-oaks-centre-ltd-ey443861  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2DD
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8597 9171
- Website: http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY443861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 2 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 2 July 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 21 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY443861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443861)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 2 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443861)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443861)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/807047)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £84 (£8 an hour) | £35 | £8 | £420 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (http://oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/forms/Fees 1  for SS.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Collier Row Road, ROMFORD, RM5 2DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.595101,0.144646

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/forms/Fees 1 for Oaks 2025.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/stepping-stones-prospectus/PROSPECTUS  2025 Activity Centre.pdf)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/stepping-stones-prospectus/PROSPECTUS  2025 Activity Centre.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/about.html)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/forms/Application for Admission 2025.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/contact.php)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/about.html)
- Drama (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/stepping-stones-prospectus/PROSPECTUS  2025 Activity Centre.pdf)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/about.html)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Crownfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Rose Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (January 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Warren Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buddies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buddies-pre-school-ey458064) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Corpus Christi Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corpus-christi-pre-school-ey355256) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Explorers Collier Row](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-collier-row-2515341) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Marks Gate Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marks-gate-childrens-centre-nursery-ey399142) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parklanes-wykeham-childcare-ltd-ey448025) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Eljoy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eljoy-nursery-2678353) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443861)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.oaksactivitycentre.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oaks+Activity+Centre+%26+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJCaLlIYGk2EcREGCX_17W8UM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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