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Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School

Rose Lane, Off Lawn Farm Grove, Chadwell Heath, Romford RM6 5LL
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I’ve never had any issues and appreciate that I can leave my son with good caring peopleElaine N(Mother of Child)
Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School, Romford
I am always delighted to see what things my daughter is upto using the ParentZone appZahra K(Mother of Child)
Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School, Romford
Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School, Romford

Rated Good by Ofsted (August 2024), Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

The Nursery is in Marks Gate, close to Chadwell Heath station. It's a light, spacious nursery with separate rooms and gardens for different age groups.

For the long-standing staff, the key to learning is variety. The children enjoy dialogic reading, woodwork, cooking, yoga, spotting wildlife at the local farm...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Gemma Morris (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Registered Charity Number

  • 299686

Total Places for Children

  • 52

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (34)

8.7

Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.677) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School has 34 reviews.

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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful nursery with kind, attentive staff who truly care about the children. My children loves coming here and has learned so much. I feel confident and happy leaving my child in their care. Highly recommended!

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Review from Bunmi N (Mother of Child) published on 31 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at this nursery for a term now, and I couldn't be happier. The staff and management are amazing and communicate really well. They settled my child in smoothly and have always given helpful, consistent feedback. It's clear they've created a safe, nurturing environment where my daughter is able to grow and develop positively. I'm very grateful for the care and support they provide.

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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with this kindergarten. The teachers are kind, patient, and truly care about the children. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and my child feels safe and excited to go every day. The activities are creative and educational, helping the kids learn through play. The communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel informed about my child's progress. I highly recommend this kindergarten to any parent who wants their child to be in a loving and supportive environment.

Reply from Justelle Rugerama, Manager at Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your kind words and a true reflection of our setting. We believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment.

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Review from Florida S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I'm very happy with this nursery. My two older children attended here before, and I was always pleased with the care and service they provided. The staff are very supportive and friendly, which gives me peace of mind. That's why I also decided to register my youngest daughter here, because I fully trust their work. I highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Justelle Rugerama, Manager at Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School
We are so glad to have you back with your youngest child and looking forward to create more amazing memories :).

Thank you for your positive feedback

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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery, my son loves going there and loves the staff and all the activities he does, the new garden equipment is great and all the staff really treat the children brilliantly. He has been going since a baby and has enjoyed it all the way through.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child is always happy and looks forward to going each day. He is always learning and experiencing new things. The staff are always friendly and always willing to help.

The nursery is very spacious and clean.

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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery has been amazing at supporting my child, he has grown in confidence while at the nursery and is coming home with new knowledge to be ready for school each week. All of the staff are lovely and take great care of the children - I would definitely recommend.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great staff. My child loves going to Marks Gate Nursery and is really thriving there. All staff are lovely and polite and you can see that they love what they do and really care about the children. Love the app where you can check what my child has eaten, sleep times, snapshots of the week and how many times she has been changed. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Gifty P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son is always happy when it’s nursery day. Very happy with their approach to interacting with the kids. They are always willing to help with any concerns and always listen whenever there’s a problem. Very good nursery.

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Review from Natalie P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended for 8 months now, I feel confident in leaving my child at the nursery knowing he will be well looked after for the day and have lots of fun doing educational activities. The app is brilliant at keeping me updated.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The Leyf Marks Gate Nursery is excellent in every aspect and I would not consider sending my children to any other nursery. Most importantly the children are extremely well loved – as a result, the establishment has a calm and extremely happy atmosphere and the children are always having a fun time. All the staff are so kind and loving with the children and it really feels as if the staff delight in the development of the children as much as the parents. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the staff are always happy to chat about your child and provide feedback.

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Review from Klaudia L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been in Marks Gate Nursery and PreSchool for 1 year now and we couldn't be more happy and thankful that we made the decision to choose this nursery. Over the last 1 year, she developed a very remarkable bond with the teachers, staff and his peers. Every time I pick her up from the nursery, he would be so excited to tell me all the wonderful things he did that day with his friends and what he learned from his teachers. She is always excited to come back the next day! We have seen her confidence and character develop over time, with the help of the lovely team from Marks Gate Nursery and PreSchool. She always looks forward to show and tell.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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I love this nursery and my daughter too. Staff are really kind and helpful. My daughter is always happy to go in this nursery. She’s learning a lot here. Nursery also really clean. I would recommend for everyone this nursery.
Regards

One happy mother.

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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has and continues to blossom since attending nursery this year in January. We love this nursery, it’s local to us, friendly, and reliable and they have staff that really care. I am very happy with the attention my baby is given.

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Review from D R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Good morning! I'm very happy to announce that my son is super happy at your nursery, of course, we are happy too! He loves his teachers, they have great support and as well they teach him so many things.

I’m sure they put a lot of work through the process, and I’m very grateful to have my son there. Many thanks! A happy mother who loves their services.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child is always keen and happy when going to Nursery. As a parent, this is probably the most important thing. My child’s speech has also improved massively. The nursery always keeps me up to date with everything. Excellent nursery.

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Review from Dorota Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son just finished the nursery and at the end of his school, he was really upset that he needs to leave and start a new adventure. My child has come out with confidence and wonderful memories. The staff are brilliant and always helpful. We will definitely miss the Marks Gate Nursery team and thank you for everything you did for my son.

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Review from Tina O (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff have been amazing and friendly in looking after each and every child that has been to the nursery. Such a friendly community and made everyone feel welcome when coming through their doors. My grandson will be sad to be leaving and loves each and every nursery staff who looked after him while being at the nursery.

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending for over 6 months now and seems to love it. The staff are friendly and informative about his day, they seem to know him very well and he is familiar and speaks well of them. They upload pictures in an app and you can see that they do lots of activities and create a fun environment for the children. I feel comfortable leaving him there and he is becoming more confident and independent as time goes on. 100% would recommend.

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Review from Elaine N (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son and I love this nursery. He is 3 years old now and has been going here for about 2 years. The staff are brilliant, the food is healthy and my son loves it, and it’s a caring supportive environment. They are invested in his development and wellbeing and have been a great support in helping with potty training. He has learned a lot there and he loves going. I really feel that they put in a lot of effort, and they truly care about each child. They know my son and enjoy spending time with the children. I always see them playing with the children and hear the children laughing when I walk by. I’ve never had any issues and appreciate that I can leave my son with good caring people while I get to work.

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Gemma Job Title: Nursery Manager
Gemma

Hello, my name is Gemma and I am the manager of Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School. We are located within the children’s centre and next to the community centre, library and Marks Gate Infant and Primary schools. We have very close links to the professionals and services within these settings, to allow our families to access the fantastic support and services they provide.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School

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

Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Marks Gate 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 Marks Gate Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

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

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

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

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