Full-day nursery in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone
11 Kirkdale Road, London, E11 1HP · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (1 review)
- About 200 m (3 min walk) from Leytonstone station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2026Reference 2888673Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places74 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 17 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £105£10.50 an hour | £910 |
| 2-year-olds | £105£10.50 an hour | £910 |
| 3 and over | £100£10 an hour | £866.67 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £150
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
- Sessions
- Full day
Getting there
11 Kirkdale Road, London, E11 1HP · More nurseries in E11
Stations
- Leytonstone3 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Leytonstone High Road10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Leyton Midland Road19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
16 bus stops within 400 m, including Leytonstone Station, Kirkdale Road and Gainsborough Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Henry Reynolds Gardens7 min walk
- Wanstead Flats7 min walk
- Wanstead Flats8 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Dyers Hall Playground7 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone is a full-day nursery at 11 Kirkdale Road, London, E11 1HP, in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 74 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its published full-day fees range from £100 to £105 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by kGems Islington Ltd.
Run by kGems Islington Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's approach, named on its website, is a play-based EYFS curriculum.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, with daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should book a showaround with the nursery; first fees are due when the booking is confirmed, and a deposit is kept on file. The deposit fee is £150. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kGems Day Nursery - LeytonstoneThis nursery | Not yet inspected | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Giggle Tots Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Harvey House Nursery ClubhouseFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Kids R UsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Footsteps Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £96.78 | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Docklands Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £65 | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Leytonstone11
- All nurseries in Waltham Forest95
- All nurseries in E1124
- Nurseries near Leytonstone station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- George Tomlinson Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.2 miles
- Gwyn Jones Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.4 miles
- Davies Lane Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected June 2025 0.5 miles
- Barclay Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.6 miles
- Mayville Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.7 miles
- Acacia Nursery Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2023 0.7 miles
- Newport School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone cost?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone publishes these fees: full day £105 for under 2s, per month £910 for under 2s, per month £1,365 for under 2s, per month £1,820 for under 2s, per month £2,047.50 for under 2s, full day £105 for 2-year-olds, per month £910 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,365 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,820 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,047.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £100 for 3 and over, per month £866.67 for 3 and over, per month £1,300 for 3 and over, per month £1,733.33 for 3 and over and per month £1,950 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone's opening hours?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone open all year?
Yes, kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone take?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone take?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.
Are meals included at kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone.
Does kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone?
Yes. kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone lists a deposit of £150.
Who runs kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone is run by kGems Islington Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone follow?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone have outdoor space?
kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone?
Leytonstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone?
You can call 020 8050 8005 and visit www.kgems.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Waltham Forest
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Waltham ForestFees by age in Waltham Forest
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kgems.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2888673 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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