Explorers Elm Park

33 The Broadway, Elm Park, Hornchurch RM12 4RN
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  • Explorers Elm Park, Hornchurch
Explorers Elm Park offers childcare in Hornchurch, London. Situated on a residential street, it is accessible by car, the Elm Park tube station and several bus routes.

The nursery provides a homely environment that features play areas specially designed to support each child's development in the seven key areas of learning, in line with the EYFS curriculum.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Lee (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • 7.30am till 12.30pm or 1pm till 6pm £35,


    7.30am till 6pm £65

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Between Christmas & New Year

Explorers Elm Park Reviews (43)

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Explorers Elm Park has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Explorers Elm Park has 43 reviews.

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Review from Natalie O (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Explorers Elm Park for the last 4 years and it has truly been the right choice for our family. He has developed so well in such a nurturing and simulating environment and has come along leaps and bounds, socially and emotionally.
The staff are kind, nurturing and caring,
everything you want a nursery team to be. The team know every child's name, they communicate well with us parents and provide regular updates on how our child is progressing.
The team set up themed and fun activities every day and there is plenty of free play where the children can decide their activities based on their own interest. The children have regular garden time and trips out in the local area. The nursery often gets external partners to come and teach the children skills like music, yoga and phonics.
My son looks forward to nursery every day to see his friends and teachers. We would whole heartly recommend this setting for anyone looking for a great nursery for their children.
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Review from Kajal M (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started nursery shortly after his 2nd birthday, and it was a challenging time for both him and our family. He was very anxious, and the transition was not easy.


The staff at Explorers, Elm Park were incredibly patient, supportive, and understanding. They made every effort to accommodate his

needs, including adjusting his days and hours to help him settle in more comfortably.


Just two months later, the difference is remarkable. Our son now walks into nursery with a smile, looks forward to his time there, enjoys a variety of foods, and has started building lovely friendships. We've also seen a noticeable improvement in his speech and confidence.


We're so grateful to the team for their care and dedication during such an important time in our son's development.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
our son has been in Explorers since he was 10 months old and the caring and nurturing environment is exceptional. We were nervous about sending him to nursery but they've made the adjustments so smoothly and look after him so well. They are quite responsive to his needs and ensure that they communicate
any changes to us in a timely manner. Loads of activities during the day and he seems well stimulated- on pick ups, he's very happy and chatty and usually has 'upgrades' that he's picked up from nursery.
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Review from Andreea B (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not ask for more.
I moved my kids recently from a different nursery to Explorers and that was the best step I made. I love the fact I'm constantly informed about my kids daily routine, activities etc.
It's so important for parents to see what are their kids up to, it's a relief, less worries.
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updates on their development it's so great, it helps us to see what needs our kids have and how to improve.
I'm so grateful to everyone at this nursery for all the effort they make and how kind they treat our kids.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Explorers Elm Park is sensational! From the moment we had our initial visit, the staff were welcoming and kind. This has only continued as our daughter has attend Explorers over the past year. The staff communicate well with parents, they are nurturing and nothing is ever too much for them. They have
gone above and beyond to help settle our child into a nursery setting. They come up with innovative and exciting activities for the children every day. They ensure that learning and fun is paramount for all children and I wouldn't want my daughter to go anywhere else. The manager is beyond supportive and will always listen to parental comments. I cannot recommend it enough and any children who attend are lucky to be there with such amazing people.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Explorers for over a year and the staff are all so caring and supportive of all the children. You get honest feedback from my child's day and celebrate the little wins he achieves each day. Great SEN support from all the team. I couldn't have got through without you! Always listening
and they have time at the end of the day for you. Never rushed at drop or pick up. Love the updates on the Explorers app. You see what he's eaten and photos of the days activities. They take him and his classmates out on short trips to the cafe, park and library and have themed activities each week. Never the same thing twice! Well done all round! Highly recommended.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery staff are polite and always respectful at each contact. My child is always happy to go, never fussy when it comes to Explorers. You can feel the cleanliness in the air. I also enjoy the activities the children are given relative to their environment.
I wish they continued until primary, mine
will remain there.
Generally, a great environment.
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Explorers is simply wonderful! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, creating an immediate sense of comfort.The staff are incredibly friendly and genuinely care about each child, offering a homely, nurturing environment where little ones thrive. The meals and snacks provided
are nutritious, fresh, and varied, ensuring my son gets all the goodness he needs. It's clear that healthy eating is a priority. I love that the children help prep and make their own meals and snacks where possible, instilling good eating habits and learning great every-day life skills. The daily activities are thoughtfully planned, providing engaging, hands-on tasks that really stimulate their curiosity.My son is always excited to attend! It's obvious the staff know how to balance fun with educational value. Communication with parents is excellent. They use an app to give regular updates and photos, as well as being available at drop offs and pickups to chat. This nursery is an absolute gem
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers Elm Park
Thank you for your review! We are extremely lucky to have a cook that produces a great menu for the children. The children have the opportunity to self serve and prepare food which helps their…read more
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are fantastic and truly care about each individual child. The setting is spotless and they offer a wide range of food and snacks. The daily activities educate the children on day to day occurrences and my child's development has excelled since attending. I cannot thank the staff enough
for taking excellent care of my child.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers Elm Park
Thank you for your review! We are pleased that you regard the staff and the nursery highly. It is great to hear you and your child are having a good experience with us.
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Review from P O (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are happy with our child attending explorers. The staff are really welcoming, and proactive in addressing any concerns we may have. Communication is excellent, and they've taken the time to understand my child's individual needs and preferences. The nursery provides a stimulating and nurturing environment,
and we highly recommend it to other families.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers Elm Park
Thank you for you review! We are glad that you are having a positive experience with us.
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Review from Arul M (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Elm Park Explorers since October 2023. All the staff are amazing! They are warm and friendly and provide updates on my child's day-to-day activities and development not only on the site but also during drop off and pick-ups which is reassuring. They can be contacted anytime
via message/phone and are so responsive with the sole priority of keeping children and parents reassured and happy. Every single staff make an effort with all kids to ensure the transition between each year and class from 0-4 is as smooth as possible.
Thank you!
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers Elm Park
Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you are having a positive experience with us at Elm Park. We are very lucky to have wonderful staff that are helping you to feel reassured whilst we care…read more
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Review from Kayleigh D (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My now 6-year-old started here the first day it opened its doors and she loved it. My 1-year-old now attends and has done since he was 9 months old. I have all my trust in the ladies who look after him, he is loved within the nursery and I have so much confidence in the way they look after the children
I don’t worry at all. Thank you Explorers for putting my mind at ease having to return to work.
Reply from Richelle Cook, Director at Explorers Elm Park
Thank you for your lovely review - it is a great testament to the staff when we have families return to us!
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Review from Shqiponja A (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t praise the staff here enough! They’re absolutely amazing! My son has been going here for longer than 2 years now and he’s so happy to go every morning. The staff are so attentive and welcoming. He’s always learning something new and his behaviour has improved massively since he started attending
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Review from Hasina B (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What an amazing nursery I cannot speak more highly of it. Outstanding rating does not lie! All of my children have or will attend here as the staff, management and facilities are excellent. The communication with parents via app and at door pick up/drops is second to none. I would not trust them with
anyone else. They take on board any requirements your child might need, which was important for me in particular with food. Excellent support when needed, and as a qualified teacher the educational aspect of nursery is outstanding, lots of age appropriate activities and learning.
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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Explorers Elm Park is such a wonderful nursery, from the moment our little girl started when they first opened we felt totally happy leaving her, she was made to feel so welcome and settled very quickly. She comes home telling us what she has done each day with her friends and teachers (who she talks
about loads at home) she looks forward to all of the activities and especially loves the weekly phonics and sports sessions.
Our second little one is now settling in nicely after a couple of months, he gets great one on one time and feels very comfortable with Miss Emily, he always looks so happy in pictures and on collection which is lovely to see.
We do look forward to the daily updates via the app, it’s so nice to see what they have been doing, eating etc throughout the day whilst we are at work.


Thank you to all of the staff for working to a high standard and making our nursery experience a great one.

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Review from Hayley D (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're really happy with the care that the nursery provide and continue to see both of our children develop. Our little girl regularly comes home and talks about the interesting topics that she has learnt with her friends. She's encouraged to talk about her feelings and how to express emotions.
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talking about what she has done at nursery that day, we love to go through the photos and videos that have been uploaded to the app. It gives us, as parents, a better idea of who she is engaging with and also encourages her to talk about her day.
In the few months our little boy has been attending nursery, we can see he is really happy and feels comfortable. We have felt at ease with his transition and have been kept up to date with his progress and dietary interests. He always looks very happy in the photos uploaded and the various activities he is involved in. Overall, we are extremely happy with the service and care that the nursery provide for both our children.
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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I first enrolled my daughter in the nursery it was during covid and I was heavily pregnant with my second child from then on the nursery staff have been amazing support as well as friendly and pleasant.
Due to the staff at Explorers Elm Park I have managed to get on to certain waiting lists to
assess her suspected ASD without the help of the staff I feel I would still have not got anywhere in the diagnosis process.
She loves attending the nursery and due to how helpful and understanding the nursery have been I enrolled my youngest child before the age of 2 so he could also enjoy the nursery experience and both children love the setting and the staff
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When choosing a nursery for my daughter, no others compared to that of Explorers Elm Park. We were very impressed with the space, facilities, resources for the children and the professionalism and friendliness of staff. We couldn’t be happier with our daughter's development since she started. We love
that she gets lots of different experiences, such as the weekly sports coaching. Every member of staff has always been caring, understanding and supportive of any needs or issues. Communication through the app is convenient and the regular updates give me reassurance. Most importantly, I know my daughter is safe and enjoys attending; she always talks about what she has done at the end of each session.
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Review from Sabba H (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy at this nursery. She has been attending since she was a baby. Everyone is very good and cooperative. The manager is the best. The support that she provides is exceptional and she is so understanding. She is doing an amazing job as a manager. I would not go anywhere else. It's
a top nursery!
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with this nursery. The staff are lovely. The nursery is such a loving and caring environment. My little girl gets so excited in the morning to go and at the end of the day doesn't want to leave. I couldn't have chose a better nursery for her. She is learning so much every day. Her development
is amazing.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.994)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10 for Explorers Elm Park is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.994 for Explorers Elm Park is calculated as follows: ( (167 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.994
  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 Explorers Elm Park is based on 14 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 14 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Explorers Elm Park

What is the Age Range of Children that Explorers Elm Park accepts?

Explorers Elm Park accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Explorers Elm Park Open?

Explorers Elm Park is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Explorers Elm Park have capacity for?

Explorers Elm Park has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Explorers Elm Park to the centre of Hornchurch?

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

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