# The Cornerstone Pre-school

The Cornerstone Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at 149 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EH, in Leyton, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 4.3 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-pre-school-155085  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 149 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EH
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8556 8585
- Website: https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 155085

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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/16/155085

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1998 (Reference 155085). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155085)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155085)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155085)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/514699)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £27 | £9 |
| 3 and over | £24 | £8 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5 (per week)
- Registration fee: £20

Source: nursery website (https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:30
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 149 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.575114,-0.002066

- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Leytonstone, 0.6 miles
- Station: Wood Street, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Knotts Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbotts Park, 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the pre-school uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and has a faith-based ethos. It also offers music classes and sports coaching. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/)

### 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, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the pre-school offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says children start with a 15-minute settling-in period at the beginning of each session, and structured activities begin at 9.30am and 1.00pm so children do not miss anything. Its website also names a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5815400666/8-+Admissions+Policy+Nov+2025.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5815400666/8-+Admissions+Policy+Nov+2025.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5815400666/8-+Admissions+Policy+Nov+2025.pdf)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/app/download/5814984031/49-++Fees+Policy+15.05.2026.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says families complete the registration form and pay the non-refundable £20 registration fee, and places are offered from a waiting list ordered by date of birth. The pre-school has a waiting list, requires 4 weeks' notice to leave, and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| George Mitchell School | All-through | 3–16 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Dawlish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Precious Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/precious-tots-ey440478) | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Marian Mission Educational & Family Support Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marian-mission-educational-and-family-support-centre-ey300294) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Noor Ul Islam Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noor-ul-islam-pre-school-ey474312) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-leytonstone-155098) | Good |  | 06:45–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Excel Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-day-nursery-ey554905) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Docklands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-day-nursery-ey458063) | Good | £65 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Cornerstone Pre-school cost?

The Cornerstone Pre-school publishes these fees: half day £27 for 2-year-olds, per hour £9 for 2-year-olds, half day £24 for 3 and over and per hour £8 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The Cornerstone Pre-school offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Cornerstone Pre-school offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does The Cornerstone Pre-school take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Cornerstone Pre-school offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are The Cornerstone Pre-school's opening hours?

The Cornerstone Pre-school opens 09:00–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Cornerstone Pre-school open all year?

No. The Cornerstone Pre-school is open term time only.

### What ages does The Cornerstone Pre-school take?

The Cornerstone Pre-school takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is The Cornerstone Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cornerstone Pre-school Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cornerstone Pre-school take?

The Cornerstone Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Cornerstone Pre-school?

Meals are not included in the fees at The Cornerstone Pre-school.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Cornerstone Pre-school?

Yes. The Cornerstone Pre-school lists a registration fee of £20.

### What approach does The Cornerstone Pre-school follow?

The Cornerstone Pre-school's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos.

### Does The Cornerstone Pre-school have outdoor space?

The Cornerstone Pre-school lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does The Cornerstone Pre-school support children with SEND?

The Cornerstone Pre-school lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Cornerstone Pre-school?

Leyton Midland Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cornerstone Pre-school?

You can call 020 8556 8585 and visit www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/155085)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.cornerstoneunder5s.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cornerstone+Under+5s&query_place_id=ChIJyXH6fYoddkgR_xrPFFRyT4Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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