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Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (March 2018), Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find them in Dagenham, not far from Dagenham Heathway tube and Old Dagenham Park. The Nursery is light and spacious, with separate rooms and adjoining gardens for different age groups. The Nursery also has a fully-equipped sensory room.
The experienced staff plan each day with help from...
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (March 2018), Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find them in Dagenham, not far from Dagenham Heathway tube and Old Dagenham Park. The Nursery is light and spacious, with separate rooms and adjoining gardens for different age groups. The Nursery also has a fully-equipped sensory room.
The experienced staff plan each day with help from the children. There are lots of activities to enjoy… climbing trees, growing veg, woodwork, arts and crafts, storytelling, baking, even the occasional sing-along around the firepit!
The Nursery’s in-house chef provides all meals from scratch using recipes from LEYF’s nutritious menu.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Pauline Emmins (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Registered Charity Number
- 299686
Total Places for Children
- 57
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- 3 days between Christmas & New Year
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,045/ month(£80 / day)
Half-day sessions are available for children over 3 years old.
Half-day sessions are available for children over 3 years old.
All fees listed include the cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One-off extra days cost £90.40 for all ages.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: A fee of £100 is payable upon acceptance of an offer. In addition, a deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer.
Late Collection Charge: £30 per 15 minutes, or part thereof.
Late Payment Charge: £30 for late payment of monthly fees and/or interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate on any fees that remain unpaid on the 2nd day of the month.
Overpayment Return Administration Fee: £30 per overpayment.
Mid-Week Surcharge: A 6% surcharge applies to mid-week bookings (bookings that do not include a Monday or a Friday).
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£697
3 days per week
£1,045
5 days per week
£1,603
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (31)
LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School has 31 reviews.
Really nice nursery that adjusts to the needs of the child and works together with the parents. I moved my child from another nursery and I was slightly nervous whether he was going to settle in. The key person and other support staff really encouraged me and were keen to update me on his...
Really nice nursery that adjusts to the needs of the child and works together with the parents. I moved my child from another nursery and I was slightly nervous whether he was going to settle in. The key person and other support staff really encouraged me and were keen to update me on his milestones. Not forgetting the Manager, Pauline, she's one of a kind. I'm so glad I chose this nursery. My child is now well settled in, making huge milestones and I have peace of mind as a parent.
Absolutely wonderful nursery! Our little one loves it here - they run in happily every morning and come home full of stories. The staff are all kind, friendly and so caring, and we've seen such a positive change in their confidence and development. Great communication, lovely environment, and we...
Absolutely wonderful nursery! Our little one loves it here - they run in happily every morning and come home full of stories. The staff are all kind, friendly and so caring, and we've seen such a positive change in their confidence and development. Great communication, lovely environment, and we feel 100% leaving them here. Highly recommend!
My little one loves this nursery, she is so well looked after and the staff genuinely care about her development and that she always has her best day possible. We get daily feedback and support. Highly recommend.
My little one loves this nursery, she is so well looked after and the staff genuinely care about her development and that she always has her best day possible. We get daily feedback and support. Highly recommend.
We have had a wonderful experience with the nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been kind, caring and welcoming, and we feel reassured knowing our daughter is happy and well looked after. She has grown in confidence and developed so much since starting, and it is lovely to see how...
We have had a wonderful experience with the nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been kind, caring and welcoming, and we feel reassured knowing our daughter is happy and well looked after. She has grown in confidence and developed so much since starting, and it is lovely to see how excited she is to go in each day. The staff are always friendly and approachable, and communication with parents has been great. We are very grateful for all the care, support and encouragement they give her. We would happily recommend this nursery to other parents.
We've had a really positive experience with the nursery. The staff are friendly, caring and welcoming and it's clear that they genuinely care about the children and their development
The nursery provides a lovely environment where children can learn, play and build their confidence. Communication...
We've had a really positive experience with the nursery. The staff are friendly, caring and welcoming and it's clear that they genuinely care about the children and their development
The nursery provides a lovely environment where children can learn, play and build their confidence. Communication with parents has also been good and I feel reassured knowing my child is being well looked after while there
Overall, I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents. We've been very happy with the care and support provided
Thank you so much for the lovely experience with the nursery
Can not fault any of the staff here. Always keep me up to date with how my daughter is doing. They have helped my daughter come out if her she'll and taught her so many different things. They do activities i can't do at home with her and the food is such a variety as well as the heathly snacks.
Can not fault any of the staff here. Always keep me up to date with how my daughter is doing. They have helped my daughter come out if her she'll and taught her so many different things. They do activities i can't do at home with her and the food is such a variety as well as the heathly snacks.
The...
The team go above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing environment where every child is treated as an individual. They have supported our children's development in so many ways, from building their confidence and communication skills to encouraging creativity, independence, and kindness. We have been amazed by how much they have learned and how much they have grown during their time here.
Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed about our children's progress, achievements, and daily activities. It is clear that every member of staff is passionate about what they do and truly cares about the wellbeing and future of every child.
The nursery is always clean, welcoming,
Amazing experience, friendly staff and they are so patient with the children. My daughter has improved with so much since attending already, including her counting, social skills, patience and she is getting a lot more independent.
Amazing experience, friendly staff and they are so patient with the children. My daughter has improved with so much since attending already, including her counting, social skills, patience and she is getting a lot more independent.
My daughter loves going nursery, really enjoys playing in the big garden. Staff are lovely and very kind. It did take a while for them to offer halal food options but they have now incorporated it into the children's meals which means my child can now eat the meat provided.
My daughter loves going nursery, really enjoys playing in the big garden. Staff are lovely and very kind. It did take a while for them to offer halal food options but they have now incorporated it into the children's meals which means my child can now eat the meat provided.
An amazing nursery. After my first child attended I sent my second. My children have so many wonderful experiences at the nursery. The staff are professional, kind and nurturing. I believe the nursery has given my children such a wonderful start. My first child is sociable, confident and is...
An amazing nursery. After my first child attended I sent my second. My children have so many wonderful experiences at the nursery. The staff are professional, kind and nurturing. I believe the nursery has given my children such a wonderful start. My first child is sociable, confident and is thriving at school.
The staff are all absolutely brilliant, every single one of them has built a genuine connection with my daughter, which has made such a difference. I feel completely at ease...
The staff are all absolutely brilliant, every single one of them has built a genuine connection with my daughter, which has made such a difference. I feel completely at ease leaving her in their care.
There's such a wide range of activities on offer. They keep her engaged, entertained, and learning every day - from messy play and arts and crafts to outdoor time and sensory activities. It's clear how much thought goes into planning each day.
I'd highly recommend Ford Road Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, fun, and supportive setting for their little one. Thank you to the whole team.
My daughter was in the nursery from age 1 till she started school and absolutely loved it there. They have great variety of freshly made meals, different activities everyday and take great care of the children. Now my son has been in the nursery for almost 2 years and has had the same great...
My daughter was in the nursery from age 1 till she started school and absolutely loved it there. They have great variety of freshly made meals, different activities everyday and take great care of the children. Now my son has been in the nursery for almost 2 years and has had the same great experience. He learns so much each day and is happy to go in and see his friends.
Thank you so much for your kind review! we're delighted to hear that both your daughter and son have had such a wonderful experience with us. Its great to see the children learning, thriving and enjoying their time at our nursery each day. We look forward to continuing to support in development and happiness.
We as a family couldn't thank Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School road enough for all the help and support they have given me and my son and daughter. Both of my children have additional needs and the nursery were nothing but amazing, guiding me through all the diagnoses processes even taking the time...
We as a family couldn't thank Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School road enough for all the help and support they have given me and my son and daughter. Both of my children have additional needs and the nursery were nothing but amazing, guiding me through all the diagnoses processes even taking the time to help fill forms and getting to know us on a personal level and the most important never judging. They were my shoulder to cry on when things got tough but also listened and for that couldn't be any more grateful. Thank you for being the best nursery and helping me and my babies on our journey in life.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly honoured to have been part of your family's journey and are grateful for the trust you placed in us. Your appreciation means the world to our team.
My daughter Alayna started here in April 2025. She absolutely loved coming here and the staff are really friendly and caring. Her key worker Zaynah was amazing and ensured her needs were met and supported her development throughout her short time here. My daughter looked forward to coming to...
My daughter Alayna started here in April 2025. She absolutely loved coming here and the staff are really friendly and caring. Her key worker Zaynah was amazing and ensured her needs were met and supported her development throughout her short time here. My daughter looked forward to coming to nursery everyday and didn't want to leave! I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you for making her experience here so memorable.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted that she enjoyed her time with us and that our team, especially Zaynah, was able to support her development so well. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to us.
As first-time parents, my partner and I were incredibly anxious about leaving our little one at nursery. To our amazement, our daughter settled into Ford Road Nursery far quicker than we ever expected. The staff have been absolutely incredible - they know her little quirks, remember her favorite...
Ford Road Nursery has given us such peace of mind as working parents. Seeing our daughter thrive and genuinely love going in has certainly made things easier.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear how well your little one has settled in. It means the world to us. Knowing she's happy, engaged, and thriving makes everything we do worthwhile. We're so grateful to be part of her journey!
They welcome both me and my child with warm smiles. They give me a detailed feedback following me picking up my daughter at the end of the day. Very time I pick my daughter from nursery they make sure she is clean and ready to be handed over to me.
They welcome both me and my child with warm smiles. They give me a detailed feedback following me picking up my daughter at the end of the day. Very time I pick my daughter from nursery they make sure she is clean and ready to be handed over to me.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you feel welcomed and supported, and that your daughter is happy and well cared for-it means a lot to us!
I can't praise the staff enough for their support in integrating my son and helping him overcoming his shyness.
Six months in at LEYF and I must say my son is thriving with confidence. He has also developed close...
I can't praise the staff enough for their support in integrating my son and helping him overcoming his shyness.
Six months in at LEYF and I must say my son is thriving with confidence. He has also developed close relationships with all his key workers and looks forward to spending time with them. On days when my son regresses and wants to stay home, I still send him in, knowing he's cared for and that they've paid extra attention to him. I'm greeted by warmth every time I drop my son off, and I find all staff members friendly and professional.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear your son is thriving and growing in confidence. It's wonderful to know he feels safe, supported, and happy with us. Your trust means a lot, and we're grateful to be part of his journey.
Very good nursery,amazing staff. All the ladies very professional and respectful looking after kids. My daughter had a great time, loads of activities and amazing food. They have a great manager very organised and always patient.
Very good nursery,amazing staff. All the ladies very professional and respectful looking after kids. My daughter had a great time, loads of activities and amazing food. They have a great manager very organised and always patient.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your daughter enjoyed her time with us. Our team works hard to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment and it's wonderful to know it shows!
I really could not of chose a better nursery for my daughter. She can't wait to go there everyday, the staff are lovely and caring. And my daughters speech has improved so much since she has started. It's a lovely clean nursery and I'm very happy I put my daughter here. She loves it!
I really could not of chose a better nursery for my daughter. She can't wait to go there everyday, the staff are lovely and caring. And my daughters speech has improved so much since she has started. It's a lovely clean nursery and I'm very happy I put my daughter here. She loves it!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear your daughter is loving nursery and making great progress. It's a joy to have her with us!
Best Nursery by far local, the whole team from the nursery manager to my son's key worker with all the staff are wonderful. The kids seem happy and the staff go above and beyond. Learning and development are at a good pace for the kids.
Best Nursery by far local, the whole team from the nursery manager to my son's key worker with all the staff are wonderful. The kids seem happy and the staff go above and beyond. Learning and development are at a good pace for the kids.
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Hello, my name is Pauline and I have been the manager of Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School since 2009. I particularly enjoy spending time in the rooms...
Hello, my name is Pauline and I have been the manager of Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School since 2009. I particularly enjoy spending time in the rooms with the children, observing them having fun during their play. We really stand out from other nurseries, because of our large outside play areas for all age groups. I have an open-door approach to encourage good communication between management and the staff team.
Frequently Asked Questions about LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School
What is the Age Range of Children that LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School accepts?
LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School Open?
LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?
LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 57 Children.
How far is LEYF - Ford Road Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Dagenham?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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