Nurseries in Chingford
Chingford, in the E4 postcode district, has 32 early-years settings in our data and 1,108 places. By type: day nurseries 19, school nursery classes 10, pre-schools 2 and independent-school settings 1. Highams Park is the station our data lists for the area, on the Overground.
On inspection results, new Ofsted report cards: 2, with 1 strong or better in at least four of the six areas. Of the older-style legacy grades, nurseries or pre-schools rated Outstanding: 1; Good: 15. Settings with no inspection result in our data yet: 3. School-based settings are shown with their school's own inspection information, so they are not part of these counts.
It is worth reading the underlying reports rather than relying on a headline grade. The highest-rated nurseries in Waltham Forest page explains our method, and the fees page will help you budget for a day nursery.
Chingford in numbers
32 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 19
- School nursery classes
- 10
- Pre-schools
- 2
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,108
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 2
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 15
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 3
Every setting in Chingford
32 of 32 settings in Chingford
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainslie Wood Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ainslie Wood Primary School | E4 | — | Early years: Good | Highams Park 880 m1.1 km from centre |
| Bluebells Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bluebells Day Nursery | E4 | 60 places | Good | Meridian Water 1.5 km1.9 km from centre |
| Bright FuturesDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Futures | E4 | 21 places | Good | Highams Park 150 m1.6 km from centre |
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool | E4 | 60 places | Good | Chingford 190 m1.5 km from centre |
| Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery and Preschool | E4 | 59 places | Good | Highams Park 250 m1.6 km from centre |
| Bright Starz Day Nursery (Chingford)Day nurseryOfsted report for Bright Starz Day Nursery (Chingford) | E4 | 65 places | Good | Highams Park 1.5 km2.3 km from centre |
| Busy Bee Pre-schoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bee Pre-school | E4 | 50 places | Good | Highams Park 1.0 km580 m from centre |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at ChingfordDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chingford | E4 | 108 places | Good | Highams Park 1.0 km490 m from centre |
| Chase Lane Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Chase Lane Primary School | E4 | — | School inspection | Highams Park 1.7 km1.4 km from centre |
| Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre School | E4 | 72 places | Not yet inspected | Chingford 1.7 km2.3 km from centre |
| Chingford House NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Chingford House Nursery | E4 | 68 places | Good | Highams Park 1.0 km1.7 km from centre |
| Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Chingford Mount Baptist Church Pre-School | E4 | 30 places | Good | Highams Park 2.1 km920 m from centre |
| Comfort Angelz DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Comfort Angelz Daycare | E4 | 102 places | Good | Highams Park 1.2 km2.1 km from centre |
| Dreamland NurseriesDay nurseryOfsted report for Dreamland Nurseries | E4 | 35 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Highams Park 1.2 km1.5 km from centre |
| Excellence Day Nursery (Holiday Scheme, Before and Afterschool Club)Day nurseryOfsted report for Excellence Day Nursery (Holiday Scheme, Before and Afterschool Club) | E4 | 16 places | Not yet inspected | Highams Park 1.7 km2.0 km from centre |
| Footsteps Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Footsteps Day Nursery | E4 | 70 places | Good | Chingford 190 m1.5 km from centre |
| Hearts Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Hearts Day Nursery | E4 | 42 places | Outstanding | Highams Park 1.2 km1.6 km from centre |
| Joseph Clarke SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Joseph Clarke School | E4 | — | School inspection | Highams Park 360 m1.8 km from centre |
| Kids Inc Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Kids Inc Day Nursery | E4 | 73 places | Not yet inspected | Highams Park 1.3 km1.0 km from centre |
| Lime Academy LarkswoodSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lime Academy Larkswood | E4 | — | Early years: Good | Highams Park 1.3 km760 m from centre |
| Little Miracles Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Miracles Day Nursery | E4 | 50 places | Good | Chingford 1.3 km1.0 km from centre |
| Longshaw Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Longshaw Primary Academy | E4 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Highams Park 1.3 km730 m from centre |
| Normanhurst SchoolIndependent school (early years) | E4 | — | School inspection | Chingford 150 m1.5 km from centre |
| Parkside Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Parkside Pre-School | E4 | 35 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Chingford 1.8 km700 m from centre |
| Parkside Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Parkside Primary School | E4 | — | School inspection | Chingford 1.9 km650 m from centre |
| Purple Lion Day Nursery ChingfordDay nurseryOfsted report for Purple Lion Day Nursery Chingford | E4 | 25 places | Good | Highams Park 1.1 km740 m from centre |
| Salisbury Manor Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Salisbury Manor Primary School | E4 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Highams Park 1.6 km1.9 km from centre |
| Selwyn Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Selwyn Primary School | E4 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Highams Park 610 m1.7 km from centre |
| St. Annes Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for St. Annes Pre-School | E4 | 27 places | Good | Highams Park 870 m690 m from centre |
| Tiny Tots Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Tiny Tots Day Nursery | E4 | 40 places | Good | Highams Park 890 m1.6 km from centre |
| Whitehall Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Whitehall Primary School | E4 | — | School inspection | Chingford 820 m1.2 km from centre |
| Yardley Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Yardley Primary School | E4 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Chingford 1.4 km2.1 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- E4 32 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Highams Park | Overground | 4 |
Nurseries in Chingford: questions
How many nurseries are there in Chingford?
We list 32 early-years settings in Chingford, with 1,108 places in total. By type: day nurseries 19, pre-schools 2, school nursery classes 10 and independent-school settings 1.
Which station is closest to Chingford nurseries?
Our station data lists Highams Park, an Overground station, for the Chingford area. Distances vary by setting, so check each nursery's address and the walking route before you commit to a drop-off routine.
How many Chingford nurseries are rated Outstanding or strong?
Nurseries or pre-schools with an Outstanding legacy grade: 1; Good: 15. New report cards: 2, with 1 strong or exceptional in at least four of six areas. Only inspected, Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools are counted.
Where do I find funded hours information for Chingford?
Chingford sits in Waltham Forest, so the council's early education pages apply. Working parents apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code for the provider; support for two-year-olds goes through the council. For three- and four-year-olds, speak to the provider directly.
Are childminders listed for Chingford?
Childminder numbers are only published at borough level. Waltham Forest as a whole has 140 registered childminders, and our childminders page for the borough shows how to check one using their Ofsted registration number.
