# Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-forest-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826293 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 66 Yardley Lane, London, E4 7RS - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 72 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8524 4648 - Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/chingford/chingford-forest-nursery/ - Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2826293 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2826293). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826293) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826293) - Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826293) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1911637) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: 66 Yardley Lane, London, E4 7RS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.641860,-0.005846 - Station: Chingford, 0.8 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 school (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) ### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) - Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/chingford-forest/london/chingford-forest-london) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hawkswood Primary PRU | | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | | under 0.1 miles | | Yardley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Normanhurst School | | 2–16 | | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Chingford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Parkside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles | | Alma Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles | | Whitehall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gilwell-hill-childrens-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699462) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey494126) | Good | £105.58 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles | | [Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chingford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey486810) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles | | [Parkside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-146927) | Report card Feb 2026 | | 09:00–15:30 | 1.2 miles | | [Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-mount-baptist-church-pre-school-155087) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 1.4 miles | | [Little Miracles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-day-nursery-ey468365) | Good | £95 | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2826293) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/chingford/chingford-forest-nursery/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chingford+Forest%2C+North+East+London%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-ebC2dIfdkgRO_bI6ZkZ4wU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.