# Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at 1a Leadale Avenue, Chingford, E4 8AT, in Chingford Green, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-mount-baptist-church-pre-school-155087  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1a Leadale Avenue, Chingford, E4 8AT
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8559 3903
- Website: http://cmbcpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 155087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 April 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/16/155087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1993 (Reference 155087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155087)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155087)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155087)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/514232)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £21.99 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

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

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: 1a Leadale Avenue, Chingford, E4 8AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.623293,-0.017177

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ridgeway Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mansfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

The pre-school's website names a play-based EYFS curriculum, a faith-based ethos, a school readiness programme and early phonics. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated its overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. Its website lists music classes, children's yoga and sports coaching, along with Makaton signing, speech and language support, support for children learning English and a sensory room.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/parent-information)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/services-1)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/parent-information)

### Food

Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/general-6)

### Outdoors

Its website says the pre-school has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/general-6)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/news-events)

### Settling in

Its website says the pre-school uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/parent-information)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/admissions)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/tips-for-parents)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/news-events)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/tips-for-parents)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/services-1)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/news-events)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/general-8)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/general-8)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/news-events)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/news-events)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.cmbcpreschool.co.uk/news-events)

### Getting a place

The pre-school has a waiting list. Its website says to download and fill in the application form, then return it to join the waiting list. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lime Academy Larkswood | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chase Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 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) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Longshaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-146927) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bee Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-pre-school-146918) | Good |  | 08:15–16:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chingford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chingford-ey289831) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Hearts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-2616744) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Dreamland Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreamland-nurseries-2800160) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St. Annes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-annes-pre-school-ey415295) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School cost?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £21.99 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School's opening hours?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School open all year?

No. Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School take?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School take?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What approach does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School follow?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School have outdoor space?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School support children with SEND?

Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School lists: Makaton signing, Speech and language support, Support for children learning English and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School?

Highams Park is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School?

You can call 020 8559 3903 and visit cmbcpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155087)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (cmbcpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://cmbcpreschool.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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