Abbs Cross Day Nursery - Hornchurch
Abbs Cross & Chadwell St Mary Day Nurseries are part of a family‑run company established in 1996. They operate four settings in Hornchurch, Rainham, Collier Row and Chadwell St Mary and open Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm year‑round. Each branch follows the same high standards but retains its own character; qualified practitioners offer individualised care and education for children aged 0–5. The nurseries aim to provide outstanding early education and a nurturing, home‑from‑home environment with strong partnerships with families.
Family‑run, reliable and community‑focused.
Parents often praise the caring, long‑serving staff and the sense of community across the settings. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and outdoor play, and many families note significant progress in their children’s confidence and skills.
Some comments mention administrative issues or long opening hours, but no major recurring concerns.
Council profiles for the Hornchurch, Collier Row and Rainham branches describe purpose‑built nurseries with dedicated rooms for different ages. Babies enjoy cosy ‘Baby Nest’ areas with sensory and messy play; toddlers move to Starfish rooms with construction areas and quiet corners, while older children develop independence in Dolphin rooms with role‑play and arts activities. Each nursery has large, secure outdoor classrooms, often with wooden forts or adventure areas. Staff plan from children’s interests, provide fresh meals, and take children on local outings to parks and libraries. A designated SENCO ensures inclusive practice for children with additional needs.
Abbs Cross Day Nursery Collier Row cares for children from 3 months to 5 years. No appointment necessary to visit and view the nursery, just pop along. Individual and Family Services.Abbs Cross Day Nursery is situated on Suttons Avenue in Hornchurch, within walking distance of two underground stations, Elm Park and Hornchurch, and close by to major bus routes, where the 365, 165, and 372 stop. Suttons Avenue is in conjunction with two main roads Abbs Cross Lane and Station Lane.
We have a driveway which can be accessed by parents. We are able to offer 2, 3 and 4 year old funded spaces.The Baby Nest caters for children from birth to 2 years old. The room is designed to best support the children’s learning and development therefore, the room is separated into various play areas. There is a cosy area for stories and family time, a construction area where children can play with various construction materials and carpeted areas for children to explore small world play, puzzles and role play activities. There are opportunities for messy play, mark making and sensory play.
Starfish and Dolphins Room – Children move to this room around their second birthday until they are ready to leave for school. Qualified Early Years practitioners implement the educational curriculum for the children. There is an underwater themed bathroom with toilet cubicles, sinks and changing area. The room layout supports all 7 areas of learning and encourages the children to move freely between the various areas. There is a construction area for building and block play, a mathematical area for practicing counting and puzzles; and space for small world and role play which strongly supports your child’s development of social skills and understanding of the world. There is also a cosy book corner where children can sit quietly, read books with friends or have family time. Messy play is an important part of children’s learning so these activities are encouraged with sand/water play, painting, play-dough and other creative opportunities. There is a specially designed sensory room containing a colour bubble machine, sensory chimes and fibre optics.
Our setting is within walking distance of a local park where, when we have the opportunity, we like to take the children for walks to feed the ducks and explore their local environment.
We are also within close proximity to the local library where the children are also taken for occasional visits.
We have a cook who prepares the children’s meals and snacks using fresh ingredients each day.
Children have access to our large and secure, purpose built all weather outdoor classroom where they continue their learning and development through play. There is a wooden fort and pirate ship to encourage physical development. Children can ride their bikes and take part in creative and messy play activities.
Practitioners plan for both the indoor and outdoor environments incorporating the children’s individual interests into the curriculumAbbs Cross & Chadwell St Mary Day Nurseries are part of a family‑run company established in 1996. They operate four settings in Hornchurch, Rainham, Collier Row and Chadwell St Mary and open Monday to Friday from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm year‑round. Each branch follows the same high standards but retains its own character; qualified practitioners offer individualised care and education for children aged 0–5. The nurseries aim to provide outstanding early education and a nurturing, home‑from‑home environment with strong partnerships with families.