Best nurseries in Forest Gate
14 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Newham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandringham Daycare Full day care · 39 places · E7 8ED | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Darul Madinah London Sessional day care · 16 places · E7 9HZ | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Twinkle Toes Daycare Full day care · 30 places · E7 0NG | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Zikora Day Nursery And Preschool Full day care · 85 places · E15 1HR | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Elite Kids Childcare Full day care · 20 places · E7 0HE | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Chestnut@Woodgrange Full day care · 50 places · E7 0NJ | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Chestnut@Earlham Grove Full day care · 58 places · E7 9AP | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Little Diamonds Limited Full day care · 90 places · E7 0AE | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Chestnut Nursery School Full day care · 46 places · E7 0JJ | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Cutie Pies Nursery Full day care · 85 places · E15 1HF | Good (2021) |
| 11 | Good Shepherd Day Nursery Full day care · 16 places · E7 8BD | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 12 | Boost Education Stratford Full day care · E15 1HA | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Happy Minds Sessional day care · E15 1SP | Not yet inspected |
| 14 | Mini Bees Nursery Full day care · 83 places · E7 8FA | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Forest Gate?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Forest Gate?
Of 14 nurseries and pre-schools in Forest Gate, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Sandringham Daycare, Darul Madinah London, Twinkle Toes Daycare.
How much does nursery cost in Forest Gate?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Forest Gate?
14 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 11 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Newham · Beckton · Canning · Ham · Manor Park · Plaistow · Stratford · Wallend · Bow Creek · Carpenters Estate · Custom House · Royal Wharf
Neighbourhoods
Forest Gate East · Forest Gate North · Forest Gate South · Forest Gate West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.