# The Arches Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-arches-nursery-2665164  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Arches 314-315, Courtenay Road, London, E11 3PY
- Ages: 12 months to 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3161 4143
- Website: http://www.thearchesnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2665164

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 October 2024, 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/16/2665164

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2665164). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665164)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665164)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665164)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1639435)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £114.76 (£11.77 an hour) | £11.77 | £1,377.12 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-September-2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Arches 314-315, Courtenay Road, London, E11 3PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.558895,0.014890

- Station: Leytonstone High Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wanstead Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Forest Gate, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wanstead Flats, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cann Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wanstead Flats, 0.2 miles
- Park: Langthorne Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.5 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 10 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/about-us)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/about-us)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/faqs)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/faqs)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-September-2026.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-with-30-hours-Funding-September-2026.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website names its own garden, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/about-us)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/about-us)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-September-2026.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says four settling-in sessions are offered free of charge before the child starts.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/join-our-team)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-September-2026.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-September-2026.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/faqs)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-September-2026.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/join-our-team)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-with-30-hours-Funding-September-2026.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/faqs)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/Privacy-Notice-How-we-use-parents_carers-and-childrens-information-2-7zr7.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-with-30-hours-Funding-September-2026.pdf)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-with-30-hours-Funding-September-2026.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.thearchesnursery.com/s/The-Arches-Nursery-Fees-with-30-hours-Funding-September-2026.pdf)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School | All-through | 3–16 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mayville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Downsell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morning Glory Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morning-glory-pre-school-ey450601) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Diamonds Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-diamonds-limited-ey402200) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-childcare-limited-2718899) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [N Family Club Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-leytonstone-2781177) | Requires improvement |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Elite Kids Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elite-kids-childcare-2682209) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Harvey House Nursery Clubhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harvey-house-nursery-clubhouse-2541130) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665164)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thearchesnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thearchesnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Arches+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqwrK2fin2EcRpd_CmZHR9Uk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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