# Little Diamonds

Little Diamonds is a full-day nursery at 206-208 Northcote Road, LONDON, E17 7DH, in Unity Place, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 85 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 49 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diamonds-ey440955  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 206-208 Northcote Road, LONDON, E17 7DH
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 49 a year
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 020 8509 8080
- Website: https://www.littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440955

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 June 2025, 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/EY440955

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2012 (Reference EY440955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440955)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440955)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440955)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/606680)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| All ages | £2,061.25 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/nursery-fees), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 49 a year

## Getting there

Address: 206-208 Northcote Road, LONDON, E17 7DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.583525,-0.036657

- Station: St James Street (London), 0.2 miles
- Station: Blackhorse Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stoneydown Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Coppermill Park and Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: St James Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Canal Walk, 0.4 miles
- Park: Canal Walk, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/nursery-menus)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/nursery-menus)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/registration-and-rooms)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/registration-and-rooms)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/parent-testimonionals)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/registration-and-rooms)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/registration-and-rooms)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Stoneydown Park School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Coppermill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Low Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| South Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barn Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crazy-4-kids-frederic-street-ey540732) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Giggle Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggle-tots-day-nursery-ey540768) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Education Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-education-centre-2590923) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [1st Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-stepping-stones-nursery-school-2497291) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sugar Plum Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sugar-plum-tree-nursery-ey559068) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Footsteps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-ey551980) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Diamonds cost?

Little Diamonds publishes these fees: per month £2,061.25 for all ages, per month £1,649 for all ages, per month £1,236.75 for all ages and per month £824.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Little Diamonds's opening hours?

Little Diamonds opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Diamonds open all year?

Little Diamonds is open 49 weeks a year.

### What ages does Little Diamonds take?

Little Diamonds takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Diamonds's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Diamonds Outstanding at its inspection on 11 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Diamonds take?

Little Diamonds is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Does Little Diamonds have outdoor space?

Little Diamonds lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Little Diamonds?

St James Street (London) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Diamonds?

You can call 020 8509 8080 and visit www.littlediamondsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440955)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlediamondsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlediamondsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Diamonds+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYS2YIs8ddkgRDQSSEbGfSwM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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