# Precious Tots

Precious Tots is a full-day nursery at 38 Chesterfield Road, LONDON, E10 6EW, in Leyton, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £100 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-tots-ey440478  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 38 Chesterfield Road, LONDON, E10 6EW
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8539 5541
- Website: http://www.precioustotsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY440478

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440478

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY440478). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440478)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440478)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440478)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 2 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/515300)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | – | – | £2,166.67 |
| 2-year-olds | – | – | – | £2,166.67 |
| All ages | £100 (£10 an hour) | £70 | £10 | – |

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

Source: nursery website (https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/faqs), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 38 Chesterfield Road, LONDON, E10 6EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.574037,-0.006134

- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Leytonstone, 0.7 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbotts Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Knotts Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jack Cornwell Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Leyton Manor Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names a play-based EYFS curriculum, a school readiness programme and early phonics. The Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/learning)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in includes a complimentary week of graduated visits so the child becomes comfortable with new friends and routines. Care arrangements include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/placement)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/placement)

### Safety

Ofsted in 2023 found safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can enquire by phone, email or online form, then join the waiting list by returning the registration form with a £50 holding fee. Once a space is offered, a deposit is paid and a contract signed before the child settles in. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| George Mitchell School | All-through | 3–16 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dawlish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Marian Mission Educational & Family Support Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marian-mission-educational-and-family-support-centre-ey300294) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Noor Ul Islam Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noor-ul-islam-pre-school-ey474312) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Cornerstone Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-pre-school-155085) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Charis Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charis-daycare-nursery-2675936) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Nook Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nook-nursery-2863447) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Excel Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-day-nursery-ey554905) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Precious Tots cost?

Precious Tots publishes these fees: per month £2,166.67 for under 2s, per month £1,733.33 for under 2s, per month £1,300 for under 2s, per month £2,166.67 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,733.33 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,300 for 2-year-olds, full day £100 for all ages, half day £70 for all ages and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Precious Tots take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Precious Tots offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Precious Tots's opening hours?

Precious Tots opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Precious Tots take?

Precious Tots takes children aged 4 months to 5 years.

### What is Precious Tots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Precious Tots Good at its inspection on 8 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Precious Tots take?

Precious Tots is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Does Precious Tots accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Precious Tots accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Precious Tots follow?

Precious Tots's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Precious Tots have outdoor space?

Precious Tots lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Mud kitchen.

### What is the nearest station to Precious Tots?

Leyton Midland Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Precious Tots?

You can call 020 8539 5541 and visit www.precioustotsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440478)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.precioustotsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.precioustotsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Precious+Tots&query_place_id=ChIJC8aMDYwddkgRvpACjPtvWEg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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