Area avg from
£95/day*
Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery
30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 4AN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 18 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Hornchurch
Hornchurch is in the London Borough of Havering, so funded childcare and early years SEND support are administered through Havering. Parents should compare nurseries in Hornchurch by actual monthly cost, available days, funded session times and opening hours.
Childcare numbers for Hornchurch
Daily fees range
£65–£84
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
2
67% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
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From
£84/day
Upminster Little Learners Day Nursery
124 and 126 Upminster Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6PL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 35 Spaces available
From
£65/day
Explorers Elm Park
33 The Broadway, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM12 4RN
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 42 Spaces available
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£75/day
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Estimated cost in Hornchurch
£225/week
· £11700/year
Based on the area average of £75/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Hornchurch?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to London Borough of Havering. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit London Borough of HaveringPostcodes: RM12
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Nursery questions in Hornchurch
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Hornchurch?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age.
Havering provides up to 1,140 funded hours a year, normally over 38 weeks. A nursery can also offer the hours as a stretched arrangement across more weeks.
What are the funded childcare dates in Hornchurch for 2026 and 2027?
Havering sets specific funded early years dates.
For Autumn 2026, funded childcare runs from 2 September to 15 December, covering 14 funded weeks. Stretched provision can run until 31 December 2026.
For Spring 2027, funded childcare runs from 4 January to 25 March, covering 11 funded weeks.
Your nursery confirms whether it offers term time or stretched funding.
How much do nurseries in Hornchurch cost?
Fees vary by nursery and session.
As a current local example, one Hornchurch nursery lists fees from April 2026 of:
£80.50 for a full day from 8 am to 6 pm
£46.50 for an 8 am to 1 pm session
£44.50 for a 1 pm to 6 pm session
Its discounted 5 day full time rate is £387.50 a week.
This is one published Hornchurch fee example, not an average for the area. Ask each nursery for the monthly amount payable after funded hours and extras.
Why can I still have a nursery bill with 30 funded hours?
Funded childcare does not automatically cover a full nursery week.
Your nursery can charge for childcare outside your funded hours and optional extras such as meals, consumables and activities.
Ask for an itemised quote showing:
Funded hours
Paid hours
Food and consumables
Optional charges
Your final monthly payment
Is there SEND support for nursery children in Hornchurch?
Yes. Early years SEND support in Hornchurch is managed through Havering.
For 2026 to 2027, Havering allocated £2.313 million to its SEN Inclusion Fund, supporting children with early or emerging needs as well as complex needs.
If your child needs additional support, speak to the nursery SENCO before the start date so the setting can identify what support or funding needs to be arranged.
Is there a children's centre in Hornchurch?
Yes. Elm Park Children's Centre is on Diban Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4YH.
It is part of Havering's children and family services and is a local option for families in the RM12 area.
Should commuters choose a nursery near Hornchurch Station?
Hornchurch Underground Station is on Station Lane, RM12 6LS and is served by the District line.
If you commute by Tube, compare the nursery's actual collection deadline with your normal evening journey. A nursery closing at 6 pm gives less flexibility than one offering care to 6.30 pm when travelling back into Hornchurch.
What should I confirm before accepting a Hornchurch nursery place?
Confirm these before paying a deposit:
Exact start date
Exact days available
Monthly cost after funding
Funded session times
Food and consumable charges
Latest collection time
SEND support if required
Do not accept “spaces available” as confirmation. Ask whether your child's age group and the exact days you need are available.