James Oglethorpe Pre-School
GoodBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in Upminster for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Open since 2017, with 56 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Havering
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Havering from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
RM14 3NBWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 4 July 2025 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive at pre-school at the start of the day and are greeted warmly by staff at the door. This helps them to separate from their parents with ease. Children thrive in a warm and nurturing environment, where they form strong, positive relationships with staff and each other. They benefit from the care and attention of a well-qualified and observant team, who have a secure understanding of each child's individual needs and interests. This caring approach helps build children's confidence and self-esteem. Staff tailor a well-planned and stimulating curriculum to children's interests and developmental stages, which enables them to make good progress.
Staff are excellent role models and behaviour expectations are high. They consistently support and remind children to use their 'Marvellous manners', so that children confidently follow established routines and boundaries. They demonstrate politeness and kindness towards each other as they take turns and share resources. With gentle support, children actively contribute to tidying up, this helps them foster a sense of responsibility and respect for their environment.
Staff plan transitions for children with care and sensitivity. By talking with parents, they learn about children's routines and what helps them feel safe. This supports children to settle into pre-school with ease. Children who are moving on to school benefit from the pre-school working in close partnership with the on-site school.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review snack times so children have opportunities to do things for themselves to help promote their independence and self-help skills n introduce a broad range of resources and opportunities to support children's understanding of cultural differences and practices.
- 4 July 2025Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 3 October 2019Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for James Oglethorpe Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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