# Valentines Nursery

Valentines Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Ingleby Road, Ilford, IG1 4RY, in Cranbrook, Redbridge. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/valentines-nursery-ey253566  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Ingleby Road, Ilford, IG1 4RY
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8518 1616
- Website: http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY253566

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 December 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/EY253566

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY253566). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253566)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253566)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253566)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/570106)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £8.40 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £10 (full day)
- Meals: £6.50 (half day)
- Meals: £3.50 (half day)

Source: nursery website (http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/opening-times-funding-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 2 Ingleby Road, Ilford, IG1 4RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.566080,0.073834

- Station: Ilford, 0.5 miles
- Station: Gants Hill, 0.8 miles
- Station: Newbury Park, 1.0 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valentines Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Glade, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and offers SEND support. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated the nursery Outstanding for overall effectiveness and Outstanding for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/curriculum-and-planning)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees, and the meal charge is £3.50 per half day. Its website says meals are cooked on site, a vegetarian menu is available, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/diet-and-menu)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/diet-and-menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/diet-and-menu)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/diet-and-menu)

### Settling in

Its website says transitions from home are carefully managed so children settle in, with a focus on smooth transitions from home to nursery. Its website also lists a key person system as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/curriculum-and-planning)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/diet-and-menu)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/curriculum-and-planning)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/parent-partnership)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/curriculum-and-planning)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Read Academy Education |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Apex Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [kGems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-ey497332) | Good | £68 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Stars (Ilford) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ilford-ltd-2857824) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Smilers Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smilers-nursery-ltd-2524060) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Balfour Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balfour-nursery-ey308464) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Miracles LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-miracles-ltd-2751658) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maytime Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maytime-montessori-nursery-2802995) |  |  | 07:15–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Valentines Nursery cost?

Valentines Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £8.40 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Valentines Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Valentines Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Valentines Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Valentines Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Valentines Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Valentines Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Valentines Nursery's opening hours?

Valentines Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Valentines Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Valentines Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 15 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Valentines Nursery take?

Valentines Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Valentines Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Valentines Nursery.

### Does Valentines Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Valentines Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Valentines Nursery follow?

Valentines Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Valentines Nursery support children with SEND?

Valentines Nursery lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Valentines Nursery?

Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Valentines Nursery?

You can call 020 8518 1616 and visit www.valentinesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY253566)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.valentinesnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.valentinesnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Valentines+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJHxh5oY2m2EcRRT1V6-Yfxmo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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