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At The Nook Nursery, our mission is simple: to create a nurturing space where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play.
We believe every child is unique and that childhood should be joyful, curious, and rooted in kindness.
Our aim is to provide a warm, home like environment where little ones can explore, grow, and build strong foundations for life.
We build strong, caring relationships with children and families.
We support every child’s learning journey at their own pace.
We encourage discovery, creativity, and independence.
We embrace nature, community, and cultural diversity.
We work closely with families to celebrate each child’s progress.
We’re here to support not just your child’s development, but your peace of mind as a parent.
Choosing childcare is a big decision. We’re here to make it easier.
Here’s what makes The Nook special:
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At The Nook, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, inspired by the Curiosity Approach, in a way that feels natural, nurturing, and genuinely child-led.
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, heard, and inspired. Our curriculum is shaped around each child’s interests, ideas, and stage of development, allowing learning to unfold at a pace that feels right for them.
Our learning environment is calm, creative, and thoughtfully designed. We use real-life and natural materials wherever possible, favouring open ended resources over plastic toys. Our spaces are carefully arranged to spark curiosity, encourage problem solving, and support imaginative play, both indoors and outdoors.
Learning at The Nook is not rushed, it unfolds through exploration, relationships, and meaningful experiences.
We support children’s development across all seven areas of the EYFS:
Every child has a dedicated key worker who gets to know them deeply. Through daily observation, we tailor learning to your child’s interests and needs, planning meaningful next steps. We also keep you closely involved, celebrating milestones and supporting their journey together.
We believe the outdoors is just as important as the classroom. Children have the freedom to play and learn outside every day, exploring the garden, growing vegetables, watching the seasons change, and connecting with nature.
Each week, we offer age-appropriate yoga sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. These gentle sessions support physical coordination, balance, body awareness, and emotional wellbeing — all through joyful movement.
Our nursery is designed to feel warm and familiar — a safe, inclusive space where children from all backgrounds feel at home. We celebrate cultural traditions, family experiences, and personal stories, helping each child feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are.
Food at The Nook is about nourishment, joy, and togetherness.
We provide fresh, seasonal meals and snacks made from scratch in our kitchen.
Mealtimes are unhurried and social – a chance to connect, taste, share, and build confidence.
Children serve themselves, pour their own water, and are never rushed or pressured.
We treat mealtimes as meaningful learning moments, not just time to refuel. Children are encouraged to try new foods, serve themselves, and sit together in a calm, social environment. There’s no pressure to finish plates, just gentle encouragement, choice and celebration of trying something new.
From toddlers to preschoolers, we help children build confidence at the table, learning to use cutlery, pour their own drinks and share food with friends. These everyday routines support self-esteem and social development.
Our full rotating menu will be shared with parents ahead of opening, with seasonal updates throughout the year to keep things fresh and exciting.
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We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. From the very beginning, the team made us feel so supported and reassured. Our daughter is only 11 months old, so naturally I was quite anxious at first, but those fears disappeared very quickly.
The environment is calm, nurturing, and welcoming, and the nursery team are always smiling and so gentle with the children. Our daughter settled in beautifully and adapted far quicker than we ever expected, which really speaks to the care and attention she receives every day.
We’re incredibly grateful for such a wonderful team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
Niclette, Parent
We feel incredibly lucky to have found this nursery for our two children (almost 3 years and 9 months old). After moving from Switzerland to London, we were worried about how our older would adapt in an English-speaking environment, as she is quite shy when she doesn’t understand the language.
In a very short time, we saw her open up, gain confidence, and truly start to thrive. Even though she didn’t understand any English at the beginning, she is learning the language quickly and built very trusting relationships with all the staff.
The manager clearly puts her heart and soul into the nursery, and as parents, it’s so reassuring and wonderful to see. It shows in the warm, safe, and homely atmosphere throughout the setting. The whole team is kind, attentive, and clearly chosen with great care.
We are truly grateful to have found such a nurturing place for our children and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a loving, supportive environment.
Nicole, Parent
My son just started The Nook Nursery on his 15 hours free from WFC (Waltham Forest Council). Kane has really settled in at the Nursery he loves his teacher. He has so much fun there that home time is a real problem he never wants to leave. They do loads of activities with the children like painting, drawing play with sand and water they go to the park. They given them snacks and water. They are a very friendly welcoming team. And the Nook Nursery feels like home.
Keisha, Parent
Trusting a new nursery can feel daunting, however the staff at The Nook Nursery, have been wonderful with both my son and myself.
They have always reassured me, provided me with daily updates and consistently go above and beyond to ensure my son’s needs are met.
Alicia, Parent
My son has just started attending the nursery and he absolutely loves it and has settled in amazingly, thanks to the staff and the warm caring environment it offers. Would 100% recommend 🙂
Chloe, Parent
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Pippa Johnson, Parent
My son has just started attending the nursery and he absolutely loves it and has settled in amazingly, thanks to the staff and the warm caring environment it offers. Would 100% recommend 🙂
Chloe, Parent
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Tinna Smith, Parent
We opened in December 2025 and are now accepting registrations and enquiries for places.
We’re at 842–844 High Road, Leyton, London, E10 6AE, a short walk from Leyton Midland Road station with convenient bus routes and on-street drop-off nearby.
We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm.
We offer childcare for children from 3 months to school age.
Yes. We offer government-funded childcare for eligible families. This includes 30 hours funded childcare for working families, available from 9 months to school age. We also offer the universal 15 hours for 3- and 4-year-olds, as well as 15 hours funded childcare for eligible 2-year-olds. We’re happy to support families using Tax-Free Childcare and childcare voucher schemes where applicable.
We follow the EYFS framework using a child-led, Curiosity Approach-inspired ethos, focusing on natural play, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and outdoor learning.
Yes. we have an outdoor space and the children access outdoor learning every day, in all weather, with nature-based play, gardening, and seasonal exploration.
We provide freshly made breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks daily, including vegetarian and allergy-aware options, all served family-style to support independence and a positive food culture.
Yes. We provide inclusive, child-centred care, adapt learning to individual needs, and work closely with families and professionals to support each child.
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3 simple steps to work at The Nook in Leyton
Get in touch and we’ll arrange a time to chat. No forms, no pressure. Just a conversation about what you’re looking for and whether The Nook might be right for your family.
Come and see the space for yourself. Meet the team, ask questions, and get a feel for how things work here. We’ll show you around and answer anything you want to know.
If it feels right, we’ll talk through availability, funding options, and settling in. We’ll go at your pace and make sure you have everything you need before your child’s first day.
If you’d like to find out more or arrange a visit, call us on 020 8637 5247 or fill in the form and we’ll get straight back to you.
