# Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool

Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. John & St. Matthew Vicarage, South End Road, RAINHAM, RM13 7XT, in South Hornchurch, Havering. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/val-robinson-childcare-st-johns-preschool-ey542790  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. John & St. Matthew Vicarage, South End Road, RAINHAM, RM13 7XT
- Registered places: 32
- Run by: [Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/val-robinson-childcare-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY542790

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 May 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/EY542790

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY542790). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542790)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542790)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. John & St. Matthew Vicarage, South End Road, RAINHAM, RM13 7XT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.534794,0.194759

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ingrebourne Hill, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hornchurch Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Memorial Woodland, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beaumont Green Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bretons Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whybridge Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Whybridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Scargill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| R J Mitchell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Parsonage Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rascals Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rascals-pre-school-ey339482) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Brittons Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brittons-daycare-ey486230) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery South Hornchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-south-hornchurch-2680246) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bretons Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bretons-pre-school-ey433649) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey552672) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Growing Pains](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-pains-ey385341) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool Good at its inspection on 22 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool take?

Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool?

Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool is run by Val Robinson Childcare Services Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Val Robinson Childcare, St. John's Preschool?

Elm Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542790)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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