# Giggle Tots Day Nursery

Giggle Tots Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 167 Wallwood Road, London, E11 1AQ, in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 52 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Education Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggle-tots-day-nursery-2511038  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 167 Wallwood Road, London, E11 1AQ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8556 6889
- Website: https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Early Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-education-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2511038

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 September 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/16/2511038

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2511038). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511038)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511038)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511038)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1231026)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 167 Wallwood Road, London, E11 1AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.571275,0.008422

- Station: Leytonstone, 0.2 miles
- Station: Leytonstone High Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.7 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.3 miles
- Park: Henry Reynolds Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Dyers Hall 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names forest school, a nature-based approach and early phonics as its approaches. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. The website lists music classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and drama as activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curriculum-activities)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/Parent-Pack-2024-Leytonstone.pdf)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curriculum-activities)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast provided and healthy snacks provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, http://giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/Menu-Giggle-Tots-Day-Nursery-Updated_1.pdf)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us/information-pack)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/Menu-Giggle-Tots-Day-Nursery-Updated_1.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us/registration-fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us/information-pack)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us/information-pack)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and makes regular park trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/baby-room)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us/registration-fees)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in begins with a home visit from the key person and a manager, followed by short nursery visits with a parent staying, lengthening to 4 hours, then 9am to 4pm sessions. It recommends starting about 2 weeks before the start date. Care includes a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/Parent-Pack-2024-Leytonstone.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/baby-room)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/baby-room)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/Parent-Pack-2024-Leytonstone.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/Parent-Pack-2024-Leytonstone.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in its 2025 inspection.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curriculum-activities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curriculum-activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curriculum-activities)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/extra-curriculum-activities)

### Getting a place

Parents can make an appointment to visit by phone or through the contact form. If a place is offered, it is confirmed when a £100 non-refundable registration fee is paid, after which settling-in sessions are arranged. The nursery has a waiting list.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newport School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Mayville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-leytonstone-2888673) |  | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-leytonstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2883765) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey477461) | Good | £96.78 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Docklands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-day-nursery-ey458063) | Good | £65 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids R Us](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-us-ey397311) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Harvey House Nursery Clubhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harvey-house-nursery-clubhouse-2541130) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Giggle Tots Day Nursery's opening hours?

Giggle Tots Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Giggle Tots Day Nursery take?

Giggle Tots Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Giggle Tots Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Giggle Tots Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Giggle Tots Day Nursery take?

Giggle Tots Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Giggle Tots Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Giggle Tots Day Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Giggle Tots Day Nursery?

Yes. Giggle Tots Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs Giggle Tots Day Nursery?

Giggle Tots Day Nursery is run by Early Education Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Giggle Tots Day Nursery follow?

Giggle Tots Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Giggle Tots Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Giggle Tots Day Nursery lists: Own garden and Regular park trips.

### What is the nearest station to Giggle Tots Day Nursery?

Leytonstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Giggle Tots Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8556 6889 and visit www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2511038)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.giggletotsdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Giggle+Tots+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJq6peSWSn2EcRPpsZ1TuZplE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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