# Early Buds Nursery Ltd Early Buds Nursery Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Unity Hall, 144 Bramley Close, Walthamstow, E17 6EG, in Higham Hill, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Buds Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-buds-nursery-ltd-2804821 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Unity Hall, 144 Bramley Close, Walthamstow, E17 6EG - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8523 2992 - Website: https://earlybuds.co.uk/ - Run by: [Early Buds Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-buds-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2804821 ## 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 July 2024 (Reference 2804821). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804821) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804821) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804821) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1052083) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. 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: 09:00–15:30 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Unity Hall, 144 Bramley Close, Walthamstow, E17 6EG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.593902,-0.032246 - Station: Blackhorse Road, 0.6 miles - Station: St James Street (London), 0.8 miles - Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.9 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Rodney Green, 0.1 miles - Park: Higham Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Park: Aveling Fields, 0.4 miles - Park: Lloyd Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Folly Lane Playground, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names the following support: SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting. ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden as its outdoor space. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://earlybuds.co.uk/locations/bramley-close) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://earlybuds.co.uk/pdf/bramley-ofsted.pdf) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://earlybuds.co.uk/pdf/bramley-ofsted.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://earlybuds.co.uk/about-us) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://earlybuds.co.uk/pdf/bramley-ofsted.pdf) ### Getting a place Its website says applicants should complete the registration form on the Join Our Nursery page. It asks that all details on the form are accurate and that the nursery is updated if details change. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hillyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Whittingham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Winns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Greenleaf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Lime Academy Hornbeam | | 2–19 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Walthamstow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Stoneydown Park School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [St Andrews Pre-School Higham Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-higham-hill-ey451801) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Unique Child Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unique-child-montessori-nursery-2560548) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Penrhyn Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penrhyn-child-care-limited-2862073) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Walthamstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-walthamstow-155097) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Walthamstow Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walthamstow-montessori-school-405124) | Good | | 08:00–17:45 | 0.4 miles | | [The Lloyd Park Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lloyd-park-centre-ey283352) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Early Buds Nursery Ltd offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Early Buds Nursery Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Early Buds Nursery Ltd's opening hours? Early Buds Nursery Ltd opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Early Buds Nursery Ltd open all year? No. Early Buds Nursery Ltd is open term time only. ### What ages does Early Buds Nursery Ltd take? Early Buds Nursery Ltd takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### How many children can Early Buds Nursery Ltd take? Early Buds Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### Who runs Early Buds Nursery Ltd? Early Buds Nursery Ltd is run by Early Buds Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### Does Early Buds Nursery Ltd have outdoor space? Early Buds Nursery Ltd lists: Own garden. ### Does Early Buds Nursery Ltd support children with SEND? Early Buds Nursery Ltd lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Early Buds Nursery Ltd? Blackhorse Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Early Buds Nursery Ltd? You can call 020 8523 2992 and visit earlybuds.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804821) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (earlybuds.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://earlybuds.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Buds+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZUztJ9oddkgR1JqW2wKzePE) - 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.