Ofsted rating
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What Ofsted says
Rated Good
Ofsted found this nursery gives children good care and helps them learn well. Most nurseries in England are rated Good.
- Inadequate
- Needs improving
- Good
- Outstanding
- Last inspected September 2025Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 35 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- Akinnugba, Grace Funke
- Registered with Ofsted
- 08/02/2008
- Local council
- Barking and Dagenham
- Region
- London
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- EY363213
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About Elm Lane Day Nursery
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A full day care nursery in Dagenham, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 35 places and run by Akinnugba, Grace Funke.
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Location
24 / 26 Church Street, DAGENHAM, RM10 9UR
Elm Lane Day Nursery
24 / 26 Church Street, DAGENHAM
RM10 9UR
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