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All are very attentive to each child's need, genuinely caring and my son loves the cuddleJ O(Mother of Child)

Thanks to all the staff at GPP nursery.K B(Mother of Child)

There's a great mix of creative play, early learning, and lovely extras like music and drama.N M(Mother of Child)

All are very attentive to each child's need, genuinely caring and my son loves the cuddleJ O(Mother of Child)

Thanks to all the staff at GPP nursery.K B(Mother of Child)

There's a great mix of creative play, early learning, and lovely extras like music and drama.N M(Mother of Child)

Nestled within the grounds of Gidea Park Preparatory School is Gidea Park Nursery, offering a nurturing, calm learning environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.
The newly refurbished, year-round Nursery offers an engaging space for children to start their educational journey and the qualified, friendly staff are dedicated to providing each child with the support and encouragement they need to learn and grow.
At the nursery, children learn through play via...
Nestled within the grounds of Gidea Park Preparatory School is Gidea Park Nursery, offering a nurturing, calm learning environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.
The newly refurbished, year-round Nursery offers an engaging space for children to start their educational journey and the qualified, friendly staff are dedicated to providing each child with the support and encouragement they need to learn and grow.
At the nursery, children learn through play via a variety of carefully planned activities which combine learning topics with each child’s unique interests and strengths. Spanish, music and PE are taught by specialist teachers whose passion for what they do is felt by the children in every lesson.
The nursery's youngest learners regularly engage with children and staff throughout the school. This, combined with following the structured Early Years curriculum, helps to provide a seamless and gentle transition to school life.
Visit the team to discover all that makes Gidea Park Nursery so special.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- All Year: 4 days per week
- Term Time: 3 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Inspired Learning Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Krissi Ganesathas (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 5
Total Places for Children
- 45
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesConsumables provided
YesOpening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 4-days place
£677/ month
Families with two children enrolled will receive a 10% discount on fees for the eldest child.
Families with two children enrolled will receive a 10% discount on fees for the eldest child.
Families with three or more children will receive a 10% discount on the eldest child's fees and a 5% discount on fees for each additional eligible sibling.
The youngest child is not eligible for a discount.
Extra charges per day for funded hours:
2-3 years: £2 food, £2 consumables.
3-5 years: £5 food, £5 consumables.
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 • 4-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
3 days per week
£293
4 days per week
£677
5 days per week
£994
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Price without government funding: £1,534 / month (£90 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £857/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- 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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Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Reviews (20)
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.569) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery has 20 reviews.
My son has attended the pre-school for two years and I cannot fault the staff. They have been so attentive to him and his interests and have gone above and beyond support his learning and growth. It can be nerve-wracking choosing a facility for your child, but I feel the genuine care and love the...
My son has attended the pre-school for two years and I cannot fault the staff. They have been so attentive to him and his interests and have gone above and beyond support his learning and growth. It can be nerve-wracking choosing a facility for your child, but I feel the genuine care and love the staff have for him and that gives us such a peace of mind.
My son cried at drop off for about 3 days (max) and he settled in very quickly.
The staff are absolutely brilliant. All are very attentive to each child's...
My son cried at drop off for about 3 days (max) and he settled in very quickly.
The staff are absolutely brilliant. All are very attentive to each child's need, genuinely caring and my son loves the cuddles he receives to welcome him at drop off from staff.
I couldn't be happier and the team work really well together, which I believe is also important.
We haven't been around for summer but I'm sure they'll do activities out of the nursery.
We are so happy with GPP. Our Son joined in September and didn't settle too easily, but the staff were fantastic. They really made him, and us as parents feel comfortable, and he soon settled. Now he absolutely loves his days at nursery. We can see him thriving in many areas. Most importantly to...
We are so happy with GPP. Our Son joined in September and didn't settle too easily, but the staff were fantastic. They really made him, and us as parents feel comfortable, and he soon settled. Now he absolutely loves his days at nursery. We can see him thriving in many areas. Most importantly to us, he goes in happy and smiling, and comes out happy and smiling. Thanks to all the staff at GPP nursery.
The nursery feels like part of the wider school, which makes the move into...
The nursery feels like part of the wider school, which makes the move into Reception really smooth. There's a great mix of creative play, early learning, and lovely extras like music and drama. Meals are freshly cooked on site by their own chef and included in the fees-plus the flexible wraparound care has been a huge help for us as working parents. A brilliant start to their school journey.
My son joined the toddler room in September 2023 and the staff have always gone above and beyond in helping him settle and ensuring he enjoys his day. My son always comes out smiling eager to tell me about his day. He is now in the preschool room and the teachers especially one member of staff in...
My son joined the toddler room in September 2023 and the staff have always gone above and beyond in helping him settle and ensuring he enjoys his day. My son always comes out smiling eager to tell me about his day. He is now in the preschool room and the teachers especially one member of staff in particular have gone beyond what I had hoped to help him settle in and ensure he participates in different activities. It has been wonderful to see him grow so much since his time at Gidea Park Prep.
Fantastic nursery with great facilities. Staff are wonderful and caring and our daughter has loved it. As the nursery is linked to a school, our daughter has learned and developed beyond our expectations.
Fantastic nursery with great facilities. Staff are wonderful and caring and our daughter has loved it. As the nursery is linked to a school, our daughter has learned and developed beyond our expectations.
The level of care from our key worker has been exceptional. Her and the rest of...
The level of care from our key worker has been exceptional. Her and the rest of the staff are committed to helping our child grow and flourish and tie closely what we’re doing at home. Childcare is unique and tailored to their age and stage whilst still being part of the wider room. Staff ensure family topics and themes are incorporated into nursery activities and conversations, such as new baby, dummy removal etc.
Involvement in wider school activities such as the nativity, fetes, parents' evenings, mothers days etc is something unique to this nursery.
It’s a very, very special place to leave your little one.
The class is well-balanced and the kids get involved in a variety of activities throughout the day.
The class is well-balanced and the kids get involved in a variety of activities throughout the day.
My daughter has just started at the nursery and so far, I couldn’t fault it. From initial enquiry communication and information, to settle in days and now the care she receives whilst there two days a week, everything has been fantastic. Staff are warm and friendly and provide a caring environment...
My daughter has just started at the nursery and so far, I couldn’t fault it. From initial enquiry communication and information, to settle in days and now the care she receives whilst there two days a week, everything has been fantastic. Staff are warm and friendly and provide a caring environment for children to learn and play in. The communication app used by staff is excellent and gives a daily insight into what the children have been doing, have eaten, length of naps etc, with pictures, which is very reassuring.
My child has been attending Gidea Park Nursery since they turned 2 and has settled so well. She is developing so many skills and meeting many milestones which I know is due to the approach the nursery take with the children and how comfortable she feels whilst at the setting.
My child has been attending Gidea Park Nursery since they turned 2 and has settled so well. She is developing so many skills and meeting many milestones which I know is due to the approach the nursery take with the children and how comfortable she feels whilst at the setting.
My three-year-old son joined Gidea Park Nursery in January 2024 when we moved to the area. I have been thoroughly impressed by the facilities and staff and my son has settled in smoothly as a result. The regular reports show his development progress and the staff really care about his wellbeing and...
My three-year-old son joined Gidea Park Nursery in January 2024 when we moved to the area. I have been thoroughly impressed by the facilities and staff and my son has settled in smoothly as a result. The regular reports show his development progress and the staff really care about his wellbeing and learnings. I would highly recommend this nursery and looking forward to him starting reception in September 2024!
My son started in Jan 2024. It took him some time to settle. The staff were and remain compassionate, kind, caring, knowledgeable and approachable. My son now loves attending. I am extremely grateful that we have been able to find such a great nursery.
My son started in Jan 2024. It took him some time to settle. The staff were and remain compassionate, kind, caring, knowledgeable and approachable. My son now loves attending. I am extremely grateful that we have been able to find such a great nursery.
My child has just started nursery in March. He has seemed to settle in well and enjoys his day at nursery. The staff are very friendly and support me with any concerns I may have. Overall happy with my experience.
My child has just started nursery in March. He has seemed to settle in well and enjoys his day at nursery. The staff are very friendly and support me with any concerns I may have. Overall happy with my experience.
The staff here are wonderful and so caring. They are also very flexible and allow my son the things he needs in order to settle in for the day (such as his...
The staff here are wonderful and so caring. They are also very flexible and allow my son the things he needs in order to settle in for the day (such as his favourite doll). He is also encouraged to be independent and resolve conflicts for himself which is a great life skill.
I also love that the preschool and nursery are open over the school holidays, as I need my son in full-time care.
Great place, would recommend.
Our son has been going to Gidea Park Nursery for two years now. He absolutely loves it. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery and his carers. They all care deeply and have each helped our son develop in different ways.
Our son has been going to Gidea Park Nursery for two years now. He absolutely loves it. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery and his carers. They all care deeply and have each helped our son develop in different ways.
I would highly...
I would highly recommend Gidea Park Nursery to any of my friends.
My little two year old boy joined Toddlers at the end of October and attends five mornings per week. It didn’t take him long to settle in as the staff were so nice and welcoming. He’s been there a few months now and I can see he’s really thriving. He loves all the teachers and support staff. I feel...
My little two year old boy joined Toddlers at the end of October and attends five mornings per week. It didn’t take him long to settle in as the staff were so nice and welcoming. He’s been there a few months now and I can see he’s really thriving. He loves all the teachers and support staff. I feel so reassured knowing that when I drop him in he’s going to have a great time learning and playing with the other toddlers. They really care about his development too and hold regular review meetings to see if there are any issues that he needs help with. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!
My daughter loves her nursery and is excited to attend each day. The staff are lovely and caring and work hard with the children to develop their skills and learning. The nursery staff try to identify opportunities for additional learning when children display an aptitude for it which is fantastic...
My daughter loves her nursery and is excited to attend each day. The staff are lovely and caring and work hard with the children to develop their skills and learning. The nursery staff try to identify opportunities for additional learning when children display an aptitude for it which is fantastic as it keeps children engaged and challenged. The nursery and pre-school rooms have recently been refurbished and the school is investing resources in improving the facilities. Overall we are happy with Gidea Park Prep Nursery and are delighted to see our daughter thriving in the environment and around her peers and teachers.
Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our daughter get excited about going to daycare here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The management are really committed to providing a safe, fun and...
Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our daughter get excited about going to daycare here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The management are really committed to providing a safe, fun and loving environment and we are very thankful to the whole team!
She had never attended a daycare environment before and within six days was happy to be running into school. The other children were kind and welcoming and the staff were very friendly and supportive.
Pastoral care...
She had never attended a daycare environment before and within six days was happy to be running into school. The other children were kind and welcoming and the staff were very friendly and supportive.
Pastoral care has been great so far, with the flexibility (my daughter went into the baby room for a nap one day when feeling particularly tired) and kindness (also extended towards our eldest child who likes to come in and explore at collection time).
Our daughter has already enjoyed Spanish lessons, music lessons (both taught by subject specialist teachers), a visiting drama workshop, meeting the school pet and a field trip; exploring the area around the school.
The preschool children sometimes mix with the under three (baby room) class and some activities are combined with the reception class - both excellent experiences for her social and emotional development and preparing her for reception in 2024.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Inspired Learning Group
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Inspired Learning Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery accepts?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery Open?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery 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 Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery have capacity for?
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery has capacity for a total of 45 Children.
How far is Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery to the centre of Romford?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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