Full-day nursery in Upminster, Havering
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery
124 and 126 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6PL · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- 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 September 2012Reference EY450891Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 25 November 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places35 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 4 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £88£8 an hour | £48 |
| 2-year-olds | £84£7.64 an hour | £46 |
| 3 and over | £84£7.64 an hour | £46 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 9 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
124 and 126 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6PL · More nurseries in RM12
Stations
- Upminster Bridge2 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Upminster17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Hornchurch19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Upminster Bridge Station and Havering Sixth Form College.
Parks and playgrounds
- St. Andrew's Park9 min walk
- Upminster Windmill Field10 min walk
- Upminster Park12 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 124 and 126 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6PL, in Upminster, Havering. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £84 to £88 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster Little Learners Day NurseryThis nursery | Outstanding | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 9 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:15–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Sacred Heart Holiday ClubsSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Aardvark PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Cheeky Chops Childminding Services LtdFull-day nursery | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Playhouse Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Upminster8
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM1220
- Nurseries near Upminster Bridge station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hacton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.5 miles
- Branfil Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.6 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.6 miles
- Langtons Infant School & Nursery Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.6 miles
- Langtons Junior Academy Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.6 miles
- Upminster Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- Upminster Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.7 miles
- Suttons Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 1.0 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 Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery cost?
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £88 for under 2s, half day £48 for under 2s, full day £84 for 2-year-olds, half day £46 for 2-year-olds, full day £84 for 3 and over and half day £46 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery's opening hours?
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery take?
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.
What is Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 25 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery take?
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.
What approach does Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery follow?
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.
Does Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery?
Upminster Bridge is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery?
You can call 01708 459777 and visit www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Havering
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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 EY450891 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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