Full-day nursery in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest
The Arches Nursery
Arches 314-315, Courtenay Road, London, E11 3PY · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since May 2022Reference 2665164Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 17 October 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places28 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 29 September 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £114.76£11.77 an hour | £11.77 | £1,377.12 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 9.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £9.18 full day
- Charge on funded hours
- £3.82 full day
- Charge on funded hours
- £3.11 full day
- Registration fee
- £75
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–17:45
- Ages
- 12 months to 3 years
- Weeks open
- 48 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and per hour
Getting there
Arches 314-315, Courtenay Road, London, E11 3PY · More nurseries in E11
Stations
- Leytonstone High Road11 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Wanstead Park17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Forest Gate18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Buxton School, Bourne Road and Cobbold Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Wanstead Flats1 min walk
- Cann Hall Park2 min walk
- Wanstead Flats4 min walk
- Langthorne Park12 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens12 min walk
- Playground3 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.
What parents say
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The Arches Nursery is a full-day nursery at Arches 314-315, Courtenay Road, London, E11 3PY, in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 12 months to 3 years. It opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £114.76 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website names Montessori, in-the-moment planning and a nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website also lists a SENCo, Makaton signing, music classes, children's yoga and cooking activities.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks.
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website names its own garden, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says four settling-in sessions are offered free of charge before the child starts.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SENCoSource: nursery website
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list, which requires a £75 registration fee. Its website says applicants register interest with a form, then attend a show-around visit, and must accept an offer within 3 working days with a 1 month deposit. Notice to leave is 8 weeks, and it accepts 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arches NurseryThis nursery | Good | £114.76 | 08:00–17:45 | 1–3 yrs | This nursery |
| Morning Glory Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:30–15:00 | 2–4 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Little Diamonds LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Stepping Stones Childcare LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| N Family Club LeytonstoneFull-day nursery | Requires improvement | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Elite Kids ChildcareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Harvey House Nursery ClubhouseFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Leytonstone11
- All nurseries in Waltham Forest95
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- Nurseries near Leytonstone High Road station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Buxton School All-throughages 3–16has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.1 miles
- Acacia Nursery Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2023 0.2 miles
- Mayville Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- Davies Lane Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- The Jenny Hammond Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.4 miles
- George Tomlinson Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.6 miles
- Downsell Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- Maryland Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.7 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 The Arches Nursery cost?
The Arches Nursery publishes these fees: full day £114.76 for all ages, per hour £11.77 for all ages, per month £1,377.12 for all ages, per month £1,742.08 for all ages and per month £2,108.11 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does The Arches Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. The Arches Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £9.18 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
What are The Arches Nursery's opening hours?
The Arches Nursery opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri.
Is The Arches Nursery open all year?
The Arches Nursery is open 48 weeks a year.
What ages does The Arches Nursery take?
The Arches Nursery takes children aged 12 months to 3 years.
What is The Arches Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Arches Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can The Arches Nursery take?
The Arches Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.
Are meals included at The Arches Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Arches Nursery.
Does The Arches Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. The Arches Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Arches Nursery?
Yes. The Arches Nursery lists a registration fee of £75.
What approach does The Arches Nursery follow?
The Arches Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.
Does The Arches Nursery have outdoor space?
The Arches Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does The Arches Nursery support children with SEND?
The Arches Nursery lists: SENCo, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to The Arches Nursery?
Leytonstone High Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Arches Nursery?
You can call 020 3161 4143 and visit www.thearchesnursery.com.
Tools for parents in Waltham Forest
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Waltham ForestFees by age in Waltham Forest
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thearchesnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 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.
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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.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2665164 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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