# Hearts Day Nursery Hearts Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 3, 83 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LU, in Highams Park, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Prime Family Choice Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-2616744 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit 3, 83 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LU - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 42 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8527 1290 - Website: http://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Prime Family Choice Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/prime-family-choice-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2616744 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616744 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2616744). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616744) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616744) - Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616744) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1357826) ## Fees - Registration fee: £70 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Unit 3, 83 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.611348,-0.018203 - Station: Highams Park, 0.8 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Memorial Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Chase Lane Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach and a school readiness programme, and it names a sensory room and an inclusive setting as support. Activities named on its website include music classes, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Outstanding. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/hearts-chingford) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/post/a-day-in-the-life-at-hearts-day-nursery-from-drop-off-to-learning-moments) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/admissions) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/admissions) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/post/a-day-in-the-life-at-hearts-day-nursery-from-drop-off-to-learning-moments) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area. It also names local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/post/a-day-in-the-life-at-hearts-day-nursery-from-drop-off-to-learning-moments) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/admissions) ### Settling in Its website says free settling-in sessions are held at Chingford, organised a month before the start date, and that parents can spend as much time as needed to help their child settle. It also names a key person system and settling-in sessions as part of its care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/hearts-chingford) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/hearts-chingford) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/hearts-chingford) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/admissions) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/hearts-chingford) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) ### Safety At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was graded effective. ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/rooms) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/post/a-day-in-the-life-at-hearts-day-nursery-from-drop-off-to-learning-moments) ### Getting a place The registration fee is £70. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Ainslie Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Salisbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Chase Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Lime Academy Larkswood | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Selwyn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Walthamstow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Handsworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Dreamland Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dreamland-nurseries-2800160) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Chingford House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-house-nursery-ey552668) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Tiny Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tots-day-nursery-155080) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [EXCELLENCE DAY NURSERY (HOLIDAY SCHEME, BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL CLUB)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excellence-day-nursery-holiday-scheme-before-and-afterschool-club-2862173) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bright Starz Day Nursery (Chingford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-starz-day-nursery-chingford-2553559) | Good | | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Bluebells Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-day-nursery-ey538067) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hearts Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Hearts Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Hearts Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Hearts Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Hearts Day Nursery's opening hours? Hearts Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Hearts Day Nursery open all year? Yes, Hearts Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Hearts Day Nursery take? Hearts Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Hearts Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Hearts Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 24 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Hearts Day Nursery take? Hearts Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Hearts Day Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Hearts Day Nursery. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Hearts Day Nursery? Yes. Hearts Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £70. ### Who runs Hearts Day Nursery? Hearts Day Nursery is run by Prime Family Choice Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Hearts Day Nursery follow? Hearts Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach and School readiness programme. ### Does Hearts Day Nursery have outdoor space? Hearts Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### Does Hearts Day Nursery support children with SEND? Hearts Day Nursery lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Hearts Day Nursery? Highams Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Hearts Day Nursery? You can call 020 8527 1290 and visit www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2616744) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.heartsdaynursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hearts+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJY2ZYteMfdkgR6brDMbCGho8) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.