# Tom Thumb Day Nursery

Tom Thumb Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1-7 Beulah Path, London, E17 9LZ, in Central Parade, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 51 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £48 to £56 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tom-thumb-day-nursery-ey340450  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1-7 Beulah Path, London, E17 9LZ
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 020 8520 1329
- Website: http://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY340450

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/EY340450

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2006 (Reference EY340450). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340450)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340450)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340450)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/515491)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £56 (£5.60 an hour) | £235 | £979.16 |
| 2-year-olds | £48 (£4.80 an hour) | £205 | £854.16 |
| 3 and over | £48 (£4.80 an hour) | £205 | £854.16 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £20
- Deposit: £150

Source: nursery website (http://tomthumb-nursery.com/data/documents/PROSPECTUS.pdf), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 12 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 1-7 Beulah Path, London, E17 9LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.582585,-0.010416

- Station: Walthamstow Central, 0.4 miles
- Station: Wood Street, 0.5 miles
- Station: Walthamstow Queens Road, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wingfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Knotts Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Wingfield Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/meals)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/meals)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://tomthumb-nursery.com/data/documents/PROSPECTUS.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/playrooms)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/playrooms)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/our-curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, http://tomthumb-nursery.com/data/documents/PROSPECTUS.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://tomthumb-nursery.com/data/documents/PROSPECTUS.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://tomthumb-nursery.com/data/documents/PROSPECTUS.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/playrooms)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, http://tomthumb-nursery.com/data/documents/PROSPECTUS.pdf)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/playrooms)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/about-us/playrooms)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Henry Maynard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Emmanuel Community School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Woodside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shernhall Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shernhall-pre-school-153685) | Good | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Walthamstow Village Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/walthamstow-village-montessori-nursery-ey553976) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Learners Centre Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-centre-pre-school-ey468617) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.2 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 |
| [KMK Kinderzimmer Walthamstow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kmk-kinderzimmer-walthamstow-2790735) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery: St Mary's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-st-marys-ey500694) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Tom Thumb Day Nursery cost?

Tom Thumb Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £56 for under 2s, per week £235 for under 2s, per month £979.16 for under 2s, full day £48 for 2-year-olds, per week £205 for 2-year-olds, per month £854.16 for 2-year-olds, full day £48 for 3 and over, per week £205 for 3 and over and per month £854.16 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Tom Thumb Day Nursery's opening hours?

Tom Thumb Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Tom Thumb Day Nursery take?

Tom Thumb Day Nursery takes children aged 12 months to 5 years.

### What is Tom Thumb Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tom Thumb Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tom Thumb Day Nursery take?

Tom Thumb Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Tom Thumb Day Nursery?

Yes. Tom Thumb Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £20 and a deposit of £150.

### Does Tom Thumb Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Tom Thumb Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Tom Thumb Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Tom Thumb Day Nursery lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Tom Thumb Day Nursery?

Walthamstow Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tom Thumb Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8520 1329 and visit www.tomthumb-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340450)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tomthumb-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.tomthumb-nursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tom+Thumb+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJhcHSFvIddkgR5PnoS_vwUVU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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