# Alpha Steps Nursery

Alpha Steps Nursery is a full-day nursery at 89 Vallentin Road, Walthamstow, LONDON, E17 3JJ, in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-steps-nursery-ey376104  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 89 Vallentin Road, Walthamstow, LONDON, E17 3JJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8509 8838
- Website: https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY376104

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 9 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 12 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376104

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2008 (Reference EY376104). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376104)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376104)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376104)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 4 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/514588)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £6 (full day)
- Meals: £6 (full day)
- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £150
- Deposit: £200
- Deposit: £250

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Upper Walthamstow that publish fees charge £67–£110.75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 89 Vallentin Road, Walthamstow, LONDON, E17 3JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.586356,-0.004596

- Station: Wood Street, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.7 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bisterne Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ambering Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Waltham Forest there are about 3.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/our-learning)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/fees)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Care and routines

- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/fees)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Woodside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Emmanuel Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Church Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Whitefield School |  | 2–19 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Forest School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Champs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-champs-nursery-2668838) | Good | £102 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Wood St Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wood-st-nursery-2502024) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-marys-ey500694) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-knuckles-nursery-walthamstow-2782069) |  | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Village Pre-School E17](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-pre-school-e17-ey561365) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Shernhall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shernhall-pre-school-153685) | Good | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Alpha Steps Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Alpha Steps Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £6 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Alpha Steps Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Alpha Steps Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Alpha Steps Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Alpha Steps Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Alpha Steps Nursery's opening hours?

Alpha Steps Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Alpha Steps Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alpha Steps Nursery Good at its inspection on 9 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alpha Steps Nursery take?

Alpha Steps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Alpha Steps Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Alpha Steps Nursery.

### Does Alpha Steps Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Alpha Steps Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Alpha Steps Nursery?

Yes. Alpha Steps Nursery lists a registration fee of £50, a deposit of £150, a deposit of £200 and a deposit of £250.

### What approach does Alpha Steps Nursery follow?

Alpha Steps Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Alpha Steps Nursery have outdoor space?

Alpha Steps Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Alpha Steps Nursery?

Wood Street is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alpha Steps Nursery?

You can call 020 8509 8838 and visit alphastepsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY376104)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (alphastepsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://alphastepsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alpha+Steps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJBX_vIPEddkgRD1hnpVx1sHc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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