Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Waltham Forest
5 nurseriesupdated November 2026
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5 nurseries
Neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest
- Leyton15
- Central Parade12
- Leytonstone11
- Highams Park10
- Higham Hill8
- Upper Walthamstow8
- Temple Mills7
- Walthamstow4
- Chingford Green3
- Chingford Hatch3
- Unity Place3
- Chingford2
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About nurseries in Waltham Forest
We list 5 nurseries in Waltham Forest that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 95 nurseries in the area. Across all 95 nurseries in Waltham Forest (82 full-day, 13 sessional) there are 5,493 registered places. The median published full-day fee is £90, against £88 across England. Figures as of November 2026.
Updated November 2026
Typical full-day fee
The middle of the fees nurseries publish on their own websites.
Questions parents ask about Waltham Forest
How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in Waltham Forest?
We list 5 nurseries in Waltham Forest that match: rated outstanding.
How many nurseries are there in Waltham Forest?
We list 95 nurseries in Waltham Forest: 82 full-day and 13 sessional, with 5,493 registered places between them (as of November 2026).
How much does a nursery cost in Waltham Forest?
The median full-day fee published by nurseries in Waltham Forest is £90. Across England the typical fee is £88. Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Are there nurseries offering 30 funded hours in Waltham Forest?
Yes, we list 39 in Waltham Forest.
Are there nurseries with funded places for 2-year-olds in Waltham Forest?
Yes, we list 27 in Waltham Forest.
Are there nurseries with funded places from 9 months in Waltham Forest?
Yes, we list 16 in Waltham Forest.
Which areas are near Waltham Forest?
Neighbouring areas include Hackney, Redbridge, Newham and Haringey.
More ways to search in Waltham Forest
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- Full-day82
- Sessional / pre-school13
- Rated Outstanding5
- 30 funded hours39
- Funded 2-year-old places27
- Funded from 9 months16
- Forest school7
- Montessori7
- Meals included in fees23
- Own garden43
- Flexible sessions28
- Separate baby room27
- Early drop-off17
- Term-time only10
- SEND support15
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Tools for parents in Waltham Forest
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Nursery visit checklistPrintable questions to ask
- Cost of nursery in Waltham ForestFees by age in Waltham Forest