# Carville Day Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carville-day-nursery-146917  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 43a West Avenue Road, Walthamstow, E17 9SF
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 38
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8521 7612
- Website: https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 146917

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 January 2023, 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/16/146917

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1997 (Reference 146917). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146917)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146917)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146917)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/515538)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| All ages | £410 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £300

Source: nursery website (https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/prices), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: 43a West Avenue Road, Walthamstow, E17 9SF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.584753,-0.017114

- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.1 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Wood Street, 0.7 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wingfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lloyd Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/curriculum)

### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/meals)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/meals)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/prices)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/meals)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/prices)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/meals)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/prices)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/parents)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/parents)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/about)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Emmanuel Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Greenleaf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [KMK Kinderzimmer Walthamstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kmk-kinderzimmer-walthamstow-2790735) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Walthamstow Village Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walthamstow-village-montessori-nursery-ey553976) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Learners Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-centre-pre-school-ey468617) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Harvey House Nursery Beech](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harvey-house-nursery-beech-2835105) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sugar Plum Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sugar-plum-tree-nursery-ey469900) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-day-nursery-ey340450) | Good | £48 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146917)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.carvilledaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Carville+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqxIXyO4ddkgR8VRqu0bKGbE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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