# Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School

Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 1 Baden Drive, LONDON, E4 7FF, in Sewardstone, Essex. It is registered for 37 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gilwell-hill-childrens-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2699462  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Baden Drive, LONDON, E4 7FF
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 37
- Phone: 020 8529 4614
- Website: https://www.hoppersnurseries.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2699462

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 May 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/16/2699462

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2699462). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699462)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699462)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699462)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1622772)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 1 Baden Drive, LONDON, E4 7FF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.647073,-0.009819

- 9 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Alma Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Brimsdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Normanhurst School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Oasis Academy Hadley | All-through | 2–18 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-forest-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826293) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey494126) | Good | £105.58 | 07:30–18:00 | 1.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chingford-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey486810) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.2 miles |
| [Parkside Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-146927) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 09:00–15:30 | 1.5 miles |
| [Splash Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splash-day-nursery-limited-ey348582) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.5 miles |
| [Toddlers At St Barnabas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-at-st-barnabas-ey535792) | Good | £40 | 08:45–14:45 | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School's opening hours?

Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School take?

Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School?

You can call 020 8529 4614 and visit www.hoppersnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699462)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gilwell+Hill+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJQ3i3jtEfdkgRPGqwtVT9J3c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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