# Shernhall Pre-School

Shernhall Pre-School is a full-day nursery at St Georges Hall, 136 Shernhall Street, LONDON, E17 9HU, in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 96 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £65 to £67 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shernhall-pre-school-153685  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Georges Hall, 136 Shernhall Street, LONDON, E17 9HU
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 96
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8520 6756
- Website: http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 153685

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 February 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/16/153685

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1992 (Reference 153685). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153685)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153685)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153685)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/514181)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £67 (£9.57 an hour) | £30 | – |
| 3 and over | £65 (£9.29 an hour) | £29 | – |
| All ages | – | – | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/fees-and-payments), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: St Georges Hall, 136 Shernhall Street, LONDON, E17 9HU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.582608,-0.006459

- Station: Wood Street, 0.4 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.6 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wingfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Knotts Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The 2023 Ofsted inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and offers SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting. Its website also names music classes, children's yoga, sports coaching and cooking activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/aims-and-values)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch and healthy snacks are provided.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/fees-and-payments)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/our-setting-and-activities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/our-setting-and-activities)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/our-setting-and-activities)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/activities)

### Settling in

Its website says parents bring the child in, help them with self-registration and hand them over to staff, staying responsible until the child is settled. Each child has a key person who supports settling in, as part of the nursery's key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/the-flower-room)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/our-setting-and-activities)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/fees-and-payments)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/policies)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/staff-kay)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/fees-and-payments)

### Safety

The 2023 Ofsted inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

- Parking (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/activities)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/activities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/activities)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/our-setting-and-activities)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can apply by phone, email or by calling in, then complete the application form; funding requires a Parental Declaration Form and a copy of the child's full birth certificate. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 2 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Church Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Emmanuel Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Woodside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Forest School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-marys-ey500694) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Village Nesties](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/village-nesties-2735601) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tom Thumb Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-day-nursery-ey340450) | Good | £48 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Alpha Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-steps-nursery-ey376104) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Knuckles Nursery Walthamstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-knuckles-nursery-walthamstow-2782069) |  | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Champs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-champs-nursery-2668838) | Good | £102 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Shernhall Pre-School cost?

Shernhall Pre-School publishes these fees: full day £67 for 2-year-olds, half day £30 for 2-year-olds, full day £65 for 3 and over, half day £29 for 3 and over and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

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

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

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

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

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

Shernhall Pre-School opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

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

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

### What ages does Shernhall Pre-School take?

Shernhall Pre-School takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Shernhall Pre-School Good at its inspection on 8 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Shernhall Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Shernhall Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Shernhall Pre-School.

### Does Shernhall Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Shernhall Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Shernhall Pre-School follow?

Shernhall Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Shernhall Pre-School have outdoor space?

Shernhall Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.

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

Shernhall Pre-School lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

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

Wood Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 8520 6756 and visit shernhallpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/153685)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (shernhallpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://shernhallpreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shernhall+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJv_AC-PMddkgRjfR7UqQsJOA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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