Nurseries in Walthamstow
Walthamstow is a popular North East London neighbourhood known for its strong community feel, green spaces and growing family population. Covering E17, the area includes Walthamstow Village, Blackhorse Road and Wood Street. Families enjoy parks, markets, cafés and a wide choice of nurseries, preschools and childminders. Transport links include the Victoria line, Overground and strong bus connections. High demand for childcare reflects the area’s continued rise in popularity with young families.
Parents in Walthamstow typically pay £104 per day for childcare, which is significantly 39% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £104
- Comparison
- +39% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 1,976 places
Nurseries near you in Walthamstow
Frequently Asked Questions
In Walthamstow, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility available for some 2-year-olds or working parents.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Walthamstow typically range from £70–£135 per day, with higher rates in Walthamstow Village.
Nurseries in Walthamstow are regulated by Ofsted, with funding overseen by Waltham Forest Council.
Ask about outdoor space, curriculum, staff qualifications, funded hours structure and any additional fees.
Applying for funding
Walthamstow is covered by Waltham Forest, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Waltham Forest website
