# Val Robinson Childcare, Cottage Preschool

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/val-robinson-childcare-cottage-preschool-ey542789  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Royals Youth Centre, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–14:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 68
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 01708 556434
- Website: https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/cottage-preschool/
- Run by: [Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/val-robinson-childcare-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY542789

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, 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/EY542789

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY542789). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542789)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542789)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542789)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £51 (£8.50 an hour) | £25.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/parents-information), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: The Royals Youth Centre, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.519088,0.190801

- Station: Rainham (London), 0.2 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ingrebourne Hill, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: New Green Children's Play Area, 0.3 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/healthy-eating)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/healthy-eating)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/cottage-preschool)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/cottage-preschool)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/british-values-are-promoted-within-our-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/healthy-eating)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/parents-information)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/parents-information)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/cottage-preschool)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/about-us)

### Building and safety

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/cottage-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brady Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Parsonage Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Whybridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Whybridge Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Newtons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bretons Preschool 2 @ St Helens Church Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bretons-preschool-2-st-helens-church-hall-2647915) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Fairy Tales Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairy-tales-playgroup-ey476848) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Frankphil Holiday Activities Club @ St Helens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frankphil-holiday-activities-club-st-helens-2723628) | Met |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [New Beginnings Pre-School Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-beginnings-pre-school-day-nursery-ey306276) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Pains](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-pains-ey385341) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playways Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playways-pre-school-ey492131) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542789)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.valrobinsonchildcare.co.uk/cottage-preschool/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cottage+Pre-School+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJy1wZd6u62EcRavP8WAenFvI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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