# The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery

The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery, 2 Station Square, Romford, RM2 6AT, in Gidea Park, Havering. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-railway-children-gidea-park-nursery-2519393  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery, 2 Station Square, Romford, RM2 6AT
- Registered places: 16
- Ofsted URN: 2519393

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519393

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2019 (Reference 2519393). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519393)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519393)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519393)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (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: The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery, 2 Station Square, Romford, RM2 6AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.581976,0.204924

- Station: Gidea Park, 0.1 miles
- Station: Romford, 1.0 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haynes Park, 0.4 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 Havering there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Hare Park School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ardleigh Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ardleigh Green Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toddle-Inn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddle-inn-day-nursery-ey389953) | Good | £76.50 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nutkins Nursery 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-2-2507228) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool 6](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-6-ey546473) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Nutkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nutkins-nursery-ey416533) | Good |  | 08:30–14:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Gidea Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gidea-park-nursery-2817439) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playdays Preschool @ Arnaud Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-preschool-arnaud-lodge-2807659) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery take?

The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Railway Children Gidea Park Nursery?

Gidea Park is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2519393)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Railway+Children+Gidea+Park&query_place_id=ChIJAwz9cgu72EcRs7aXNk-Sb3w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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