Nurseries in Havering
Havering is a spacious and family-oriented outer East London borough known for its suburban neighbourhoods, parks and strong community feel. Postcodes RM1–RM14 cover areas including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Rainham and Collier Row. With a large population of young families and commuters, demand for childcare is consistently high. Havering benefits from the Elizabeth line, rail services into central London, extensive bus routes and good road links via the A12, A127 and M25. Families enjoy large parks, children’s centres, libraries and sports facilities. Its combination of suburban housing, green spaces and strong early years options makes Havering a popular borough for parents seeking accessible childcare.
Parents in Havering typically pay £93 per day for childcare, which is significantly 24% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £93
- Comparison
- +24% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,401 places
Nurseries near you in Havering
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Havering, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with earlier eligibility available for some 2-year-olds or working parents of younger children.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Havering typically range from **£60–£110 per day**, with Romford and Upminster often at the higher end.
All nurseries in Havering are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Havering Council**.
Ask about staff ratios, outdoor space, how funded hours are delivered, additional fees and their approach to learning and communication.
Applying for funding
Havering is covered by Havering, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Havering website
