# The Nook Nursery

The Nook Nursery is a full-day nursery at 844 High Road Leyton, London, E10 6AE, in Leyton, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 49 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nook-nursery-2863447  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 844 High Road Leyton, London, E10 6AE
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 49 a year
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8637 5247
- Website: https://www.nooknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2863447

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2863447). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863447)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863447)
- 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/16/2863447)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1878159)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Waltham Forest that publish fees charge £56–£110.75 a day for under-2s (6 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 49 a year

## Getting there

Address: 844 High Road Leyton, London, E10 6AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.575290,-0.012494

- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.6 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Leyton Manor Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Knotts Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wingfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbotts Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jack Cornwell Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names the Curiosity Approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. It describes itself as an inclusive setting and lists children's yoga and cooking activities.

- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. The nursery's website says it offers a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it has its own garden and a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/)

### Settling in

According to its website, settling in is discussed once a family has decided, and the nursery goes at the family's pace to make sure everything is ready before the child's first day. Its website also names a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/nursery-cost-leyton)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/about)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/funding-and-pricing)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/nursery-cost-leyton)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/funding-and-pricing)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/contact-us)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/about)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://nooknursery.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families get in touch to arrange a chat, then visit the nursery to see the space and meet the team. Availability, funding and settling in are discussed before a place is confirmed. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| George Mitchell School | All-through | 3–16 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Church Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Riverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Charis Daycare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charis-daycare-nursery-2675936) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-2542664) | Good |  | 08:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Willow Tree Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-limited-2733245) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 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 |
| [N Family Club Walthamstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-walthamstow-2788009) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Marian Mission Educational & Family Support Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marian-mission-educational-and-family-support-centre-ey300294) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does The Nook Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. The Nook Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does The Nook Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Nook Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does The Nook Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. The Nook Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are The Nook Nursery's opening hours?

The Nook Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Nook Nursery open all year?

The Nook Nursery is open 49 weeks a year.

### What ages does The Nook Nursery take?

The Nook Nursery takes children aged from 3 months.

### How many children can The Nook Nursery take?

The Nook Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Nook Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at The Nook Nursery.

### Does The Nook Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. The Nook Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does The Nook Nursery follow?

The Nook Nursery's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does The Nook Nursery have outdoor space?

The Nook Nursery lists: Own garden and Mud kitchen.

### Does The Nook Nursery support children with SEND?

The Nook Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Nook Nursery?

Leyton Midland Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Nook Nursery?

You can call 020 8637 5247 and visit www.nooknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863447)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nooknursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.nooknursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Nook+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJrfoUOWUddkgRMyfbiPx7vo8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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