# Bluebells Day Nursery

Bluebells Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 283 Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8NU, in Valley, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-day-nursery-ey538067  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 283 Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8NU
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8529 6058
- Website: http://www.bluebells-nursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY538067

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538067

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY538067). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538067)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538067)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538067)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/947850)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £10.60 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £3.53 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_a8ec272e8d7a4505b3276cf816871be6.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 283 Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8NU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.612986,-0.029819

- Station: Meridian Water, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chase Lane Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/about-our-nursery)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-educators)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_35e568ec707c40ffb9acdd10ed8f39ce.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_a8ec272e8d7a4505b3276cf816871be6.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-growing-garden)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_35e568ec707c40ffb9acdd10ed8f39ce.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/contact-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/contact-us)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/contact-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_35e568ec707c40ffb9acdd10ed8f39ce.pdf)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_35e568ec707c40ffb9acdd10ed8f39ce.pdf)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/_files/ugd/caf02d_35e568ec707c40ffb9acdd10ed8f39ce.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.bluebells-nursery.com/our-rooms)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lime Academy Larkswood | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Meridian Angel Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [EXCELLENCE DAY NURSERY (HOLIDAY SCHEME, BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CLUB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excellence-day-nursery-holiday-scheme-before-and-afterschool-club-2862173) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Hearts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-2616744) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Dreamland Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreamland-nurseries-2800160) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Starz Day Nursery (Chingford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-starz-day-nursery-chingford-2553559) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Chingford House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-house-nursery-ey552668) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-nursery-155080) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Bluebells Day Nursery cost?

Bluebells Day Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £10.60 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Bluebells Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bluebells Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Bluebells Day Nursery's opening hours?

Bluebells Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Bluebells Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, Bluebells Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Bluebells Day Nursery take?

Bluebells Day Nursery takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Bluebells Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bluebells Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bluebells Day Nursery take?

Bluebells Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bluebells Day Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Bluebells Day Nursery.

### What approach does Bluebells Day Nursery follow?

Bluebells Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Bluebells Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Bluebells Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does Bluebells Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Bluebells Day Nursery lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Bluebells Day Nursery?

Meridian Water is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bluebells Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8529 6058 and visit www.bluebells-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538067)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bluebells-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.bluebells-nursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bluebells+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVVWxhG4edkgRLkv3SaHjCHE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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