Full-day nursery in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow
245a Wood Street, London, E17 3NT · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- About 300 m (3 min walk) from Wood Street station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2024Reference 2782069Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places18 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 4 August 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £85£7.73 an hour | £56 |
| 2-year-olds | £84£7.64 an hour | £55 |
| 3 and over | £84£7.64 an hour | £54 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £65
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
245a Wood Street, London, E17 3NT · More nurseries in E17
Stations
- Wood Street5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Walthamstow Central21 min walk · 0.9 miles
- Snaresbrook23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
21 bus stops within 400 m, including Woodside Park Avenue, Chestnut Avenue North and Hainault Court.
Parks and playgrounds
- Bisterne Avenue Park9 min walk
- Johnian's11 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Greenway Avenue Community Play Garden playground5 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- 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.
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Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow is a full-day nursery at 245a Wood Street, London, E17 3NT, in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its published full-day fees range from £84 to £85 (nursery website, November 2026). It is run by Little Knuckles Nursery Ltd.
Run by Little Knuckles Nursery 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
Its website says the nursery offers language classes, dance and movement, and drama.
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free.
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website says the nursery uses CCTV for security.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says applications are made through an online registration form, which asks for your child's details, requested start date and days, and agreement to the nursery policy. An admin fee and deposit apply before the start date. The registration fee is £65, and the notice to leave is 4 weeks.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Knuckles Nursery WalthamstowThis nursery | Not yet inspected | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| The Village Pre-School E17Sessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Tiny Champs NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £102 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.1 miles |
| Little Learners Nursery: St Mary'sFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Village NestiesFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Alpha Steps NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Shernhall Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 9 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 Upper Walthamstow8
- All nurseries in Waltham Forest95
- All nurseries in E1741
- Nurseries near Wood Street station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.1 miles
- Henry Maynard Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.2 miles
- Forest School ages 4–18 0.4 miles
- Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.5 miles
- The Woodside Primary Academy Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Church Hill Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.6 miles
- Barclay Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.6 miles
- Emmanuel Community School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected April 2024 0.6 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 Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow cost?
Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow publishes these fees: full day £85 for under 2s, half day £56 for under 2s, full day £84 for 2-year-olds, half day £55 for 2-year-olds, full day £84 for 3 and over and half day £54 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow's opening hours?
Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow open all year?
Yes, Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow take?
Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow take?
Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow?
Meals are not included in the fees at Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow?
Yes. Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow lists a registration fee of £65.
Who runs Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow?
Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow is run by Little Knuckles Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow?
Wood Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow?
You can call 020 3576 3137 and visit littleknuckles.com.
Tools for parents in Waltham Forest
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littleknuckles.com) · 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.
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2782069 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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