# Trinity Playcentre

Trinity Playcentre is a full-day nursery at 130-132 Church Elm Lane, DAGENHAM, RM10 9RL, in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 12 months to 4 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £72 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 42 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-playcentre-ey491427  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 130-132 Church Elm Lane, DAGENHAM, RM10 9RL
- Ages: 12 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07949 075755
- Website: http://www.trinityplaycentre.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491427

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, 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/EY491427

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491427). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491427)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491427)
- 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/EY491427)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £72 (£10.29 an hour) | £36 | £15 |
| 2-year-olds | – | £36 | £13.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/preschool-for-2-year-olds), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: 12 months to 4 years
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 130-132 Church Elm Lane, DAGENHAM, RM10 9RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.540018,0.153918

- Station: Dagenham Heathway, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Dagenham East, 0.6 miles
- Station: Dagenham Dock, 1.0 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Dagenham Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Beam Parklands, 0.4 miles
- Park: Goresbrook Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/preschool-for-3-4-year-olds)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/funded-childcare)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/funded-childcare)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/preschool-for-2-year-olds)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/toddler-care)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://trinityplaycentre.org.uk/preschool-for-3-4-year-olds)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| William Ford CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Parsloes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hunters Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oxlow Bridge School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leaping Toads](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-toads-2528747) | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ford Road Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ford-road-childrens-centre-ey366663) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kinder Kapers Too - Village Ward](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-kapers-too-village-ward-2817416) |  |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Elm Lane Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-lane-day-nursery-ey363213) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Childville @ Dagenham Parish Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childville-dagenham-parish-hall-2529666) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Wright Education - @ Dagenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wright-education-dagenham-2663777) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Trinity Playcentre cost?

Trinity Playcentre publishes these fees: full day £72 for under 2s, half day £36 for under 2s, per hour £15 for under 2s, half day £36 for 2-year-olds and per hour £13.50 for 2-year-olds (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Trinity Playcentre offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Trinity Playcentre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Trinity Playcentre take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Trinity Playcentre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Trinity Playcentre's opening hours?

Trinity Playcentre opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Trinity Playcentre take?

Trinity Playcentre takes children aged 12 months to 4 years.

### What is Trinity Playcentre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Trinity Playcentre Good at its inspection on 14 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Trinity Playcentre take?

Trinity Playcentre is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Trinity Playcentre?

Meals are not included in the fees at Trinity Playcentre.

### What approach does Trinity Playcentre follow?

Trinity Playcentre's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Trinity Playcentre have outdoor space?

Trinity Playcentre lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Trinity Playcentre support children with SEND?

Trinity Playcentre lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Trinity Playcentre?

Dagenham Heathway is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Trinity Playcentre?

You can call 07949 075755 and visit www.trinityplaycentre.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491427)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.trinityplaycentre.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.trinityplaycentre.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Trinity+Playcentre&query_place_id=ChIJiwFpExKl2EcRSu14Ca9q1ik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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