Sessional pre-school in Rainham, Havering
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool
The Royals Youth Centre, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- 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
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £51£8.50 an hour | £25.50 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:45–14:45
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
The Royals Youth Centre, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG · More nurseries in RM13
Stations
- Rainham (London)4 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Rainham War Memorial, Rainham Tesco and St Helen's Court.
Parks and playgrounds
- Ingrebourne Hill5 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- New Green Children's Play Area playground8 min walk
- Playground11 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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Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool is a sessional pre-school at The Royals Youth Centre, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG, in Rainham, Havering. It is registered for 68 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–14:45, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £51 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited.
Run by Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
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
Food
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage PreschoolThis nursery | Good | £51 | 08:45–14:45 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church HallSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Fairy Tales PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Frankphil Holiday Activities Club @ St HelensSessional pre-school | Met | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| New Beginnings Pre-School Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Growing PainsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Playways Pre SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Rainham8
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM1316
- Nurseries near Rainham station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Rainham Village Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- La Salette Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.3 miles
- Brady Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2022 0.7 miles
- Parsonage Farm Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.9 miles
- Whybridge Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected April 2025 1.0 miles
- Park Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery class 1.0 miles
- Whybridge Infant School Primaryages 4–7Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 1.1 miles
- Newtons Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 1.1 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 Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool cost?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool publishes these fees: full day £51 for all ages and half day £25.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool's opening hours?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool opens 08:45–14:45, Mon–Fri.
Is Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool open all year?
No. Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool is open term time only.
What ages does Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool take?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
What is Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool take?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool?
Meals are not included in the fees at Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool.
Who runs Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool is run by Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool follow?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool have outdoor space?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool support children with SEND?
Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool?
Rainham (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool?
You can call 01708 556434 and visit www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.valrobinsonchildcare.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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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY542789 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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