Full-day nursery in Chingford Green, Waltham Forest
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School
66 Yardley Lane, London, E4 7RS · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (3 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2025Reference 2826293Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places72 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 20 January 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Waltham Forest that publish fees charge £56–£110.75 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- from 3 months
Getting there
66 Yardley Lane, London, E4 7RS · More nurseries in E4
Stations
- Chingford21 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Hawkswood School, Drysdale Avenue / Hawkwood Crescent and Antlers Hill / Deerleap Grove.
Parks and playgrounds
- Playground9 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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Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School is a full-day nursery at 66 Yardley Lane, London, E4 7RS, in Chingford Green, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 72 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.
Run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited (school), which runs 25 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website names a Forest school, Curiosity Approach and nature-based approach. It also lists a sensory room and an inclusive setting as support, and music classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and woodland trips as activities.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Curiosity ApproachSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery manager contacts parents well before the child's start date to book settling-in sessions, so the child can explore the nursery and meet the team before their first full day. Its website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions as care details.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- Woodland tripsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says prospective families should visit the nursery and meet the team. The team then guides them through the registration process and the information they need to provide.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre SchoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | This nursery |
| Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Footsteps Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £105.58 | 07:30–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
| Parkside Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 1.2 miles |
| Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 2–4 yrs | 1.4 miles |
| Little Miracles Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £95 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 1.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Chingford Green3
- All nurseries in Waltham Forest95
- All nurseries in E423
- Nurseries near Ponders End station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hawkswood Primary PRU ages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2024 under 0.1 miles
- Yardley Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 under 0.1 miles
- Normanhurst School ages 2–16has a nursery class 0.8 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.8 miles
- Chingford CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected November 2024 1.0 miles
- Parkside Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 1.2 miles
- Alma Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2023 1.3 miles
- Whitehall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 1.4 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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What are Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School's opening hours?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School take?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School takes children aged from 3 months.
How many children can Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School take?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School.
Who runs Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.
What approach does Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School follow?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach and Nature-based approach.
Does Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School have outdoor space?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School support children with SEND?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School?
Chingford is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School?
You can call 020 8524 4648 and visit www.grandiruk.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2826293 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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