# Early Buds Nursery Ltd

Early Buds Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Road, London, E17 8QR, in Central Parade, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 100 children. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Buds Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-buds-nursery-ltd-2804823  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Road, London, E17 8QR
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 100
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8509 6189
- Website: https://www.earlybuds.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Buds Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-buds-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2804823

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 15 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804823

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2804823). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804823)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804823)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804823)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1714268)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: 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: 07:45–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Road, London, E17 8QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.577907,-0.024667

- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.4 miles
- Station: St James Street (London), 0.5 miles
- Park: Thomas Gamuel Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St James Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Friendship Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching as 'Expected standard' and achievement as 'Expected standard'. Its website names the nursery as an inclusive setting.

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://earlybuds.co.uk/about-us)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

### Getting a place

To apply, complete the registration form on the Join Our Nursery page, making sure all details are accurate, and tell the nursery if details change, according to its website. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| South Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Low Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barn Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sybourn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey551980) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Willow Tree Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-limited-2733245) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Saviour's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-saviours-ey482898) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-education-centre-2590924) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2542664) | Good |  | 08:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crazy-4-kids-frederic-street-ey540732) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 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.

### Does Early Buds Nursery Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Early Buds Nursery Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Early Buds Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Early Buds Nursery Ltd opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Early Buds Nursery Ltd open all year?

Yes, Early Buds Nursery Ltd is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Early Buds Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Early Buds Nursery Ltd was inspected on 15 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Early Buds Nursery Ltd take?

Early Buds Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 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 support children with SEND?

Early Buds Nursery Ltd lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Early Buds Nursery Ltd?

Walthamstow Queens Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Buds Nursery Ltd?

You can call 020 8509 6189 and visit www.earlybuds.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804823)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.earlybuds.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.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=ChIJ9yEqihUddkgRBjPD2POWOzw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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