Best nurseries in Walthamstow
16 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Waltham Forest, 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 | Little Learners Nursery: St Mary's Full day care · 108 places · E17 9HJ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | The Village Pre-School E17 Sessional day care · 33 places · E17 3QN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street Full day care · 32 places · E17 7LF | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Willow Tree Nursery Limited Full day care · 79 places · E17 9AA | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Early Learners Centre Pre-School Full day care · 25 places · E17 9QL | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Tiny Champs Nursery Full day care · 63 places · E17 3NU | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Shernhall Pre-School Full day care · 96 places · E17 9HU | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Carville Day Nursery Full day care · 38 places · E17 9SF | Good (2023) |
| 9 | Early Education Centre Full day care · 60 places · E17 7DT | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Little Stars Nursery Full day care · 35 places · E17 8JU | Good (2022) |
| 11 | Comfort Angelz Daycare Full day care · 76 places · E17 4EZ | Good (2022) |
| 12 | Walthamstow Village Montessori Nursery Full day care · 120 places · E17 9QN | Good (2021) |
| 13 | Village Nesties Full day care · 30 places · E17 9HX | Report card: 5 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 14 | KMK Kinderzimmer Walthamstow Full day care · 82 places · E17 9QG | Not yet inspected |
| 15 | Les Petites Branches Full day care · 50 places · E17 4HL | Not yet inspected |
| 16 | Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow Full day care · 18 places · E17 3NT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Walthamstow?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Outer 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 Walthamstow?
Of 16 nurseries and pre-schools in Walthamstow, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Learners Nursery: St Mary's, The Village Pre-School E17, Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street.
How much does nursery cost in Walthamstow?
In Outer London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £217 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 Walthamstow?
16 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 13 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Waltham Forest · Chingford · Highams Park · Leyton · Leytonstone · Baker's Arms · Lloyd Park · Markhouse · Wood Street
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.