Full-day nursery in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
Tiny Champs Nursery
183-185 Wood Street, London, E17 3NU · 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 2668838Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 27 February 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places63 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 15 April 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £110.75£11.08 an hour | £11.07 | £507.15 |
| 2-year-olds | £110.75£11.08 an hour | £11.07 | £507.15 |
| 3 and over | £102£10.20 an hour | £10.20 | £457.50 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £75
- Deposit
- £100
- Deposit
- £200
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- from 3 months
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and per hour
Getting there
183-185 Wood Street, London, E17 3NU · More nurseries in E17
Stations
- Wood Street4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Walthamstow Central20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Chestnut Avenue North, Wood Street Station and Woodside Park Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Bisterne Avenue Park7 min walk
- Ambering Park10 min walk
- Johnian's12 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Greenway Avenue Community Play Garden playground4 min walk
- Playground4 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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Tiny Champs Nursery is a full-day nursery at 183-185 Wood Street, London, E17 3NU, in Upper Walthamstow, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 63 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £102 to £110.75 (nursery website, November 2026). It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 34 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 says the nursery's approach includes a nature-based approach and early phonics, and it names a sensory room as support. Listed activities include music classes, dance and movement, and library visits. The Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, breakfast is provided and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing or allotment area. It also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says children start with settling-in sessions. The key person observes and monitors the child, then completes a settling-in assessment to plan personalised activities. The website also names a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted in 2024 rated safeguarding as effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system and CCTV.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families receive a written offer, accept it, then pay the registration fee and deposit to confirm the place. The registration fee is £75 and the deposit is £100. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Champs NurseryThis nursery | Good | £102 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | This nursery |
| The Village Pre-School E17Sessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Little Knuckles Nursery WalthamstowFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Alpha Steps NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Little Learners Nursery: St Mary'sFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Wood St NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | 11 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Village NestiesFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Upper Walthamstow8
- All nurseries in Waltham Forest95
- All nurseries in E1741
- Nurseries near Wood Street station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.2 miles
- Henry Maynard Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.3 miles
- The Woodside Primary Academy Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.4 miles
- Forest School ages 4–18 0.5 miles
- Church Hill Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Emmanuel Community School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected April 2024 0.5 miles
- Whitefield School ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.6 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 Tiny Champs Nursery cost?
Tiny Champs Nursery publishes these fees: full day £110.75 for under 2s, per hour £11.07 for under 2s, per hour £10.14 for under 2s, per week £507.15 for under 2s, full day £110.75 for 2-year-olds, per hour £11.07 for 2-year-olds, per hour £10.14 for 2-year-olds, per week £507.15 for 2-year-olds, full day £102 for 3 and over, per hour £10.20 for 3 and over, per hour £9.15 for 3 and over and per week £457.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Tiny Champs Nursery's opening hours?
Tiny Champs Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Tiny Champs Nursery open all year?
Yes, Tiny Champs Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Tiny Champs Nursery take?
Tiny Champs Nursery takes children aged from 3 months.
What is Tiny Champs Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Tiny Champs Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Tiny Champs Nursery take?
Tiny Champs Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Tiny Champs Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Tiny Champs Nursery.
Does Tiny Champs Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Tiny Champs Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Tiny Champs Nursery?
Yes. Tiny Champs Nursery lists a registration fee of £75, a deposit of £100 and a deposit of £200.
What approach does Tiny Champs Nursery follow?
Tiny Champs Nursery's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach and Early phonics.
Does Tiny Champs Nursery have outdoor space?
Tiny Champs Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does Tiny Champs Nursery support children with SEND?
Tiny Champs Nursery lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Tiny Champs Nursery?
Wood Street is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Tiny Champs Nursery?
You can call 020 8521 4640 and visit tinychampsnursery.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (tinychampsnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 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.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2668838 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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