# Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upminster-little-learners-day-nursery-ey450891 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 124 and 126 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6PL - Ages: 9 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 35 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 01708 459777 - Website: http://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY450891 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 25 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450891 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY450891). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450891) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450891) - Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450891) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/457986) ## 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 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026. 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 Address: 124 and 126 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6PL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.559049,0.235020 - Station: Upminster Bridge, under 0.1 miles - Station: Upminster, 0.7 miles - Station: Hornchurch, 0.8 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: St. Andrew's Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Upminster Windmill Field, 0.4 miles - Park: Upminster Park, 0.5 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 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 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/what-makes-us-special) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/rooms) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/what-makes-us-special) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/what-makes-us-special) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/what-makes-us-special) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/rooms) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/fees) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/what-makes-us-special) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/extra-activities) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hacton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Branfil Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | Langtons Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Langtons Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Upminster Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Upminster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [First Steps To Learning Pre-School & Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-to-learning-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2504008) | Good | | 07:15–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Sacred Heart Holiday Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sacred-heart-holiday-clubs-2748890) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [Aardvark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aardvark-preschool-2774877) | | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Cheeky Chops Childminding Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chops-childminding-services-ltd-2771690) | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Playhouse Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-pre-school-ey468399) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles | | [St Joseph's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-pre-school-ey487313) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450891) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.upminsterlittlelearners.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Upminster+Little+Learners+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ48pWewC72EcR6CuoTYdfOWY) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.