# Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)

Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) is a sessional pre-school at Goodmayes Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Ilford, IG3 8SF, in Seven Kings, Redbridge. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zig-zags-day-nursery-percy-road-2510237  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Goodmayes Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Ilford, IG3 8SF
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8597 0555
- Website: https://www.zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2510237

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 September 2021, 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/16/2510237

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference 2510237). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510237)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510237)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510237)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Goodmayes Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Ilford, IG3 8SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.570796,0.110168

- Station: Goodmayes, 0.3 miles
- Station: Seven Kings, 0.7 miles
- Station: Chadwell Heath, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Barley Lane Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Seven Kings Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and offers support for children learning English. At its 2021 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegan, halal and kosher options available. The kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Kosher meals (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)

### Safety

At its 2021 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/15-hours-funded-childcare)

### Getting a place

The nursery requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Barley Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Eastcourt Independent School |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newbridge School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chadwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Goodmayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Downshall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Foundation Nurseries (Farnham Green)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundation-nurseries-farnham-green-2703593) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Barley Lane Montessori, Nursery, Pre-School and After-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barley-lane-montessori-nursery-pre-school-and-after-school-centre-ey413291) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Maytime Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maytime-montessori-nursery-ey491622) | Good |  | 07:15–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Precious Smiles](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-smiles-2820834) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playtime Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-care-ltd-2759281) | Good | £68 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kiddy Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddy-care-nursery-ey537124) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)'s opening hours?

Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) Good at its inspection on 29 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) take?

Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) follow?

Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)'s website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) have outdoor space?

Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) support children with SEND?

Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road) lists: Support for children learning English.

### What is the nearest station to Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)?

Goodmayes is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Zig Zags Day Nursery (Percy Road)?

You can call 020 8597 0555 and visit www.zigzags-daynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2510237)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.zigzags-daynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.zigzags-daynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Zig+Zags+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKeLTYzqk2EcRAHOLj3Lp2ks)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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