Farrance Nursery & Pre-School

1a Farrance Road, Romford RM6 6EB
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9.8 38 Reviews
  • Farrance Nursery & Pre-School, Romford
Rated Good by Ofsted (October 2022), Farrance Road Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

You can find them in Chadwell Heath, not far from the station. It's a large, modern nursery with separate rooms for different age groups and a garden for outdoor play. The baby room is equipped with a gym and sensory area.

Every activity is designed to stimulate the child’s curiosity. Each day is different! The children enjoy photography, woodwork, ICT, yoga, dialogic reading and cycling – and that’s just for starters! They love to get out in the area too, with trips to the local park and library.

A range of freshly prepared healthy snacks are available on site every day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Richard Lester (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Registered Charity Number

  • 299686

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Farrance Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (38)

9.8

Farrance Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Farrance Nursery & Pre-School has 38 reviews.

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Review from Lubica L (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is happy and has always enjoyed attending most the time. Staff are always on hand to give you feedback at the end of the day or respond on any questions. Staff is very friendly and supportive. They are supporting my child and us as a family in difficult situations. My son improved his language
skills, most because of nursery. Overall I would recommend this nursery in all aspects. They always was and are very helpful. Thank you to all who is supporting my child.
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Review from Chiara D (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole staff has always been welcoming and understanding. My son really struggled to settle in at the beginning but everybody was patient and gave him time to get used to new surroundings. He has learnt so much and has grown in confidence, he is always happy to go and interact with friends and teachers.
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truly appreciate the nursery and the many pluses, for example it's open all year round and the food is prepared fresh(although more protein would be good). They offer bike borrowing for the kids, plus we were luckily enough to be able to apply for sessions up to 4pm, which works best for us. The nursery accepts different govt schemes, including payments via the tax free childcare scheme and free childcare for working parent scheme(15/30 hours free). They also have an app where they add useful notes, e.g. meals, naps, nappy changes, pictures and notes of activities. I would suggest adding incidents on the app rather than the current paper form. I'd highly recommend the nursery!
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We first started attending Farrance Road Nursery over 7 years ago. First with my eldest child and now with my youngest. Some of the staff are still present at nursery since we were first introduced. This shows commitment and gave me a sense of relief that my youngest child is receiving the same level
of care and attention as my eldest child had received. My child is happy and has always enjoyed attending. He is always excited to share at home what he had been learning. There is a 2 week menu with various types of meals to fulfil a child's nutritional needs.


Staff are always on hand to give you feedback at the end of the day and answer any questions one may have. Weekly updates are notified through a parents app. This includes the sharing of photos and what topic your child has been learning during the week. Overall I would recommend this Nursery to any parent that are looking for committed members of staff giving the correct duty of care. A happy child is a healthy child!

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Review from Opeyemi B (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care our son receives. The nursery staff are very dedicated with their job, the nursery environment was great with indoor and outdoor for children to have fun activities, and even they update you what they are doing for example when they eat, sleep, fun activities, photos.
We are very grateful.
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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery in September. After 2 months she learnt so many new things, start talking and developed a lot. I am really happy with staff, management and facilities. Now she is really enjoying going to nursery and sometimes doesn't want to go home. I am really happy to see my child
happy.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farrance Nursery is a safe and caring environment, which allows my child to learn through investigation and being given opportunities to explore and be curious. The staff are friendly and dedicated to ensuring my child has a positive and productive experience while in their care. My child is more confident
and independent since attending Farrance Nursery. She absolutely loves the staff.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
If you have a child with SEND then do not send your child here. They continuously failed my son during his three years there. Government guidelines with regard to SEND law were not followed. By law, a nursery is supposed to set new targets to meet a child's needs. This did not happen for over a year.
Nothing was put in place to support my son and we had to continuously fight to ensure his needs were met. The nursery finally started to hear our concerns after involving the borough. The attitude of the nursery management is extremely unprofessional. My son had an EHCP in place and the nursery didn't bother to obtain a copy to ensure his needs were met. After failing to manage his behaviour and meet his needs, the nursery manager then attempted to have him moved to another nursery following failed attempts at maintaining a professional relationship with us. We refused to accept the lack of accountability and repeated failings of the nursery and the nursery manager took exception to this.
Reply from The Leyf Marketing Team, Marketing and Communications at Farrance Nursery & Pre-School
Thank you for your feedback. We are committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We believe that…read more
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Review from Chantelle C (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has progressed so well from this nursery, the staff are dedicated to their jobs and you can see they really enjoy being with the children. They update you with what your child eats, photos and class room activities. They have a lovely outdoor space for the children to explore the nursery is
so well kept, clean and tidy, i cannot find any faults at all!
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Review from Sofina B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended the nursery and then preschool for 2 years. She was initially a very shy child and I was worried about how she would cope. However, the team at Farrance Road were amazing. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time there and loves attending. They do a variety of activities which has really
helped her to learn and develop. The day is really well structured which is brilliant. The rooms are always well staffed, well resourced and clean.
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Review from Elena M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with this nursery. My daughter wakes me up every morning at 7 without a clock, and begs me to take her to nursery. She is very happy and always excited. They always do activities for their development, and thanks to the nursery, my daughter started to love books and asked me to read them.
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Review from Amil U (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farrance Nursery is a wonderful environment for my daughter. She has progressed so well over the last 4 years. The staff are very attentive and caring for all of the kids. The facilities are nice and well laid out with ample outdoor play areas. We have had a great experience with Farrance.
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Review from B J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing place for my child. In the beginning, he's been upset, but the lovely staff helped him to adapt extremely quickly. Brilliant atmosphere and the manager is nothing but the loveliest person ever!
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely great setting for my child! From the first day, I was welcomed by friendly staff, and the environment was perfect for any child. Since he’s started, he’s developed his vocabulary and has made so many friends. The staff have been so encouraging and reassuring during his potty training journey
that now he is able to use the toilet independently at home and at nursery. Puts my mind at ease that my child is safe and happy at school. Couldn’t have asked for a better nursery!
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Review from Alina T (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
You created a nurturing environment for my son, and this helped him to be comfortable and confident. I want to thank you for your support and understanding. Now my son knows what sharing means, and this means a lot for him and for me as well.
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is now four and has been attending Farrance Road Nursery since she was 11 months old. She loves her time at nursery and has made some amazing memories! Her teachers have always been so amazing and supportive, and I am confident she receives the best love and care.
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Review from E I (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have developed so well since they have been to this nursery. Staff are very friendly and always helpful, making the transition smoothly for both children and parents.
Managers are ever so helpful.
My kids love to go to nursery every morning; they are so happy and excited.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care our son receives. The nursery staff and very nurturing and kind. They are always doing fun activities with the children. My son has learnt so much and has grown in confidence since being at nursery. We are very grateful!
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started sending our daughter to nursery when she just turned one, and as a parent, we were in a dilemma about how will it be. But from day one, my daughter enjoyed nursery time; it’s all because of all the warmth and care provided by all the staff. They have very well-structured days for kids and
do a lot of outside trips, which I believe is very nice for a child to experience. My daughter always comes back happy and looks forward to the next day's visit.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and very caring. They keep me updated on my son's progress and give me feedback every session. My son has grown so much at Farrance Road. It has had a positive impact on his behaviour and his personal development. The staff make this nursery a wonderful place. I can leave
my son without any worries, and I know he is in safe hands.
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Review from Noor K (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are having a good experience with our child. Our child learns so much stuff, and all the staff are so friendly and kind. We are happy. They always take them on good trips, and my child enjoys them a lot, and he likes his teachers.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.754)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10 for Farrance Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.754 for Farrance Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (254 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.754
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Farrance Nursery & Pre-School is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Richard

Richard

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hello, my name is Richard and I've been at LEYF for 13 years. I helped set up the nursery in 2008 and was manager for eight years, before returning in 2021. I like to achieve a good balance between office-based tasks and being hands-on in the room, supporting the team. This also allows me to know the children and provide opportunities for fun activities to extend their learning, including singing, stories and creative play.

Frequently Asked Questions about Farrance Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Farrance Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Farrance Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Farrance Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Farrance 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 Farrance Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Farrance Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Farrance Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of Romford?

1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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