# Foresters Den Abbey Nursery

Foresters Den Abbey Nursery is a full-day nursery at 34 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ, in Waltham Abbey, Essex. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Jens Den Childcare Services Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foresters-den-abbey-nursery-2798352  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07399 213355
- Website: https://forestersdennursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Jens Den Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/jens-den-childcare-services-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2798352

## 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 June 2024 (Reference 2798352). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2798352)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2798352)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2798352)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1726829)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00

## Getting there

Address: 34 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.686893,-0.000217

- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbey Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Abbey Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cornmill Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Larsens Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Leverton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Four Swannes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Freshsteps Independent school |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| Keys Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tudor Cross Pre-School CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-cross-pre-school-cic-ey152486) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Premier Education - Waltham Holy Cross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-education-waltham-holy-cross-2889507) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [New Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-adventurers-2771818) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Three Butterflies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-butterflies-nursery-2524312) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [St Lawrence Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-lawrence-church-pre-school-ey218787) | Good |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.9 miles |
| [The Treehouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-nursery-ey368549) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Foresters Den Abbey Nursery's opening hours?

Foresters Den Abbey Nursery opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Foresters Den Abbey Nursery take?

Foresters Den Abbey Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Foresters Den Abbey Nursery?

Foresters Den Abbey Nursery is run by Jens Den Childcare Services Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Foresters Den Abbey Nursery?

Waltham Cross is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Foresters Den Abbey Nursery?

You can call 07399 213355 and visit forestersdennursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2798352)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Foresters+Den+Abbey+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJzXCxjQ4hdkgR8quUKmRR7ak)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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