# Hainault Forest Community Association

Hainault Forest Community Association is a full-day nursery at Hainault Forest Community Association, Community Centre 100b, Manford Way, CHIGWELL, IG7 4DF, in Hainault, Redbridge. It is registered for 70 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–17:00, Sat. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hainault-forest-community-association-128507  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hainault Forest Community Association, Community Centre 100b, Manford Way, CHIGWELL, IG7 4DF
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–17:00, Sat
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 020 8501 6862
- Website: http://www.hainaultdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 128507

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 July 2023, 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/16/128507

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 128507). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128507)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128507)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128507)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443191)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:00
- Saturday: 10:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Hainault Forest Community Association, Community Centre 100b, Manford Way, CHIGWELL, IG7 4DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.607846,0.105008

- Station: Hainault, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Grange Hill, 0.7 miles
- Station: Fairlop, 1.0 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hainault Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bramston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Manford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wells Park School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Limes Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| New Rush Hall School |  | 5–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Fairlop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Linnet Montessori Grange Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linnet-montessori-grange-hill-ey484120) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Christian Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-christian-pre-school-nursery-2608251) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindred Hainault](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hainault-ey491652) | Good | £84 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Flying Start Day Nursery Hainault](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-day-nursery-hainault-2518008) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bambino Nursery Chigwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambino-nursery-chigwell-2734671) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Flying Start Day Nursery Chigwell Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flying-start-day-nursery-chigwell-limited-ey482332) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hainault Forest Community Association's opening hours?

Hainault Forest Community Association opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri; 10:00–17:00, Sat.

### What is Hainault Forest Community Association's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hainault Forest Community Association Good at its inspection on 21 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hainault Forest Community Association take?

Hainault Forest Community Association is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hainault Forest Community Association?

Hainault is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hainault Forest Community Association?

You can call 020 8501 6862 and visit www.hainaultdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/128507)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hainault+Forest+Community+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ--DClvqj2EcRWpveLNGZbuI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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