Full-day nursery in Central Parade, Waltham Forest
Carville Day Nursery
43a West Avenue Road, Walthamstow, E17 9SF · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since July 1997Reference 146917Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 30 January 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places38 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 12 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| All ages | £410 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £300
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
43a West Avenue Road, Walthamstow, E17 9SF · More nurseries in E17
Stations
- Walthamstow Central4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Walthamstow Queens RoadNo step-free access9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Wood Street16 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including Walthamstow Central Station, Hoe Street and Church Hill.
Parks and playgrounds
- Wingfield Park9 min walk
- Lloyd Park11 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Carville Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 43a West Avenue Road, Walthamstow, E17 9SF, in Central Parade, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 38 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 21 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics, and supports children learning English. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Good.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says parents and child visit over three days, at times arranged by the manager, to observe the routine and meet staff; the settling-in period is free. Parents can phone often during the first month after the child starts full days.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families register the child and pay the £300 refundable deposit (which may not be needed if only contracted for free funded hours), then attend a three-day settling-in visit. The nursery requires 4 weeks' notice to leave and accepts the universal 15 funded hours, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carville Day NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| KMK Kinderzimmer WalthamstowFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Walthamstow Village Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Early Learners Centre Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:45–15:15 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Harvey House Nursery BeechFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Sugar Plum Tree NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Tom Thumb Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £48 | 08:00–18:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Central Parade12
- All nurseries in Waltham Forest95
- All nurseries in E1741
- Nurseries near Walthamstow Central station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Church Hill Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.1 miles
- Emmanuel Community School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected April 2024 0.2 miles
- Greenleaf Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.5 miles
- Henry Maynard Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- Mission Grove Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.6 miles
- Edinburgh Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Carville Day Nursery cost?
Carville Day Nursery publishes these fees: per month £410 for all ages, per month £820 for all ages, per month £1,230 for all ages, per month £1,640 for all ages and per month £2,050 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Carville Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Carville Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Carville Day Nursery's opening hours?
Carville Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Carville Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, Carville Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Carville Day Nursery take?
Carville Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Carville Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Carville Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Carville Day Nursery take?
Carville Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Carville Day Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Carville Day Nursery.
Does Carville Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Carville Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Carville Day Nursery?
Yes. Carville Day Nursery lists a deposit of £300.
What approach does Carville Day Nursery follow?
Carville Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Carville Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Carville Day Nursery lists: Own garden.
Does Carville Day Nursery support children with SEND?
Carville Day Nursery lists: Support for children learning English.
What is the nearest station to Carville Day Nursery?
Walthamstow Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Carville Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8521 7612 and visit www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk.
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
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Waltham ForestFees by age in Waltham Forest
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 146917 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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