# kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-leytonstone-2888673  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Kirkdale Road, London, E11 1HP
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 74
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8050 8005
- Website: https://www.kgems.co.uk/
- Run by: [kGems Islington Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kgems-islington-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2888673

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2888673). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888673)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888673)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888673)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1933820)

## 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 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £150

Source: nursery website (https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone-fee.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: 11 Kirkdale Road, London, E11 1HP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.569805,0.010056

- Station: Leytonstone, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Leytonstone High Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.8 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Henry Reynolds Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's approach, named on its website, is a play-based EYFS curriculum.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone-fee.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone-fee.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, with daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://leytonstone.kgems.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://leytonstone.kgems.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://leytonstone.kgems.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone-fee.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone-fee.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/leytonstone)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 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 |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mayville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 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 |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-leytonstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2883765) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Giggle Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggle-tots-day-nursery-2511038) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Harvey House Nursery Clubhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harvey-house-nursery-clubhouse-2541130) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids R Us](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-r-us-ey397311) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey477461) | Good | £96.78 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Docklands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-day-nursery-ey458063) | Good | £65 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888673)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kgems.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.kgems.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=kGems+Day+Nursery+-+Leytonstone&query_place_id=ChIJSwS-uman2EcRWkTz2W6xg0o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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