# Parkside Pre-School

Parkside Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Parkside Centre, 82 Peel Close, LONDON, E4 6XQ, in Chingford Green, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri, term time only. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. 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 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-146927  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Parkside Centre, 82 Peel Close, LONDON, E4 6XQ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3609 7557
- Website: https://parkside-preschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 146927

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146927

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1993 (Reference 146927). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146927)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146927)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146927)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1469812)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: 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 Thursday: 09:00–15:30
- Friday: 09:00–12:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Parkside Centre, 82 Peel Close, LONDON, E4 6XQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.625439,-0.013887

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ridgeway Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mansfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Strong standard' and achievement 'Strong standard'. Its website says support includes SEND support, a SENCo, Makaton signing and an inclusive setting.

### Settling in

Its website says that soon after a child starts, a settling meeting is arranged with their key person to discuss how things are going. The website also lists a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/key-groups)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/about)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/faq)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/faq)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/about)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/755-2)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/feedback)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/about)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/tapestry)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/tapestry)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://parkside-preschool.com/info-board)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list. It 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Lime Academy Larkswood | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chingford CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Chase Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Longshaw Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Normanhurst School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chingford-mount-baptist-church-pre-school-155087) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chingford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chingford-ey289831) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Busy Bee Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bee-pre-school-146918) | Good |  | 08:15–16:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [St. Annes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-annes-pre-school-ey415295) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery Chingford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-chingford-2685449) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Hearts Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-2616744) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Parkside Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Parkside Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Parkside Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Parkside Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Parkside Pre-School's opening hours?

Parkside Pre-School opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Thu; 09:00–12:00, Fri.

### Is Parkside Pre-School open all year?

No. Parkside Pre-School is open term time only.

### What is Parkside Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Parkside Pre-School was inspected on 25 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Parkside Pre-School take?

Parkside Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Does Parkside Pre-School support children with SEND?

Parkside Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Parkside Pre-School?

Chingford is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkside Pre-School?

You can call 020 3609 7557 and visit parkside-preschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146927)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (parkside-preschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://parkside-preschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkside+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJUSyXYjsedkgR1kqJh5rqiis)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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