Nurseries and childcare in Forest Gate
We know of 14 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Forest Gate, 2 of them in Forest Gate itself. 3 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 3 of 3 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1 mile of the middle of Forest Gate
- Kay Rowe Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · 0.1 mi · phone and directions
- Acacia NurseryGood or better Outstanding (2023) · 0.9 mi · phone and directions
- St Stephen's Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · 1.0 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Forest Gate, nearest first
- Kay Rowe Nursery School Preschool · 140m Osborne Road, London, E7 0PH Call
- Chestnut Nursery School Preschool · 0.1 miles 177 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AP 5 Call
- St. Matthews Preschool Preschool · 0.6 miles St. Matthews Church, Vaughan Rd, London, E15 4AA Call
- Morning Glory Pre-School Preschool · 0.7 miles 296 Cann Hall Rd, London, E11 3NN 5 Call
- Hibiscus Centre Child care and day care · 0.7 miles Buckingham Rd, London, E15 Call
- St Edmunds Pre School Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 464 Katherine Rd, London, E7 8NP Call
- Shrewsbury Childrens Centre Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 2 Shrewsbury Rd, London, E7 8AL Call
- Developing Steps Nursery Preschool · 0.7 miles 516 Romford Rd, London, E7 8AF Call
- Sahan Preschool Day Nursery Preschool · 0.7 miles 12 Stukeley Rd, London, E7 9QZ 5 Call
- Sunny Children London Day Care Home service · 0.7 miles Thorogood Gardens, London, E15 Call
- LEYF - Deanery Road Nursery & Pre-School Preschool · 0.8 miles 22 Deanery Road, London, E15 4LP 5 Call
- Mumma's Day Care School · 0.8 miles 86 Leytonstone Road, London, E151 Call
- Kids Uni Day Care Centre Home service · 0.9 miles 566 Romford Rd, London, E12 5AF Call
- Acacia Nursery School Preschool · 0.9 miles Cecil Road, London, E11 3HF Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Forest Gate?
We know of 14 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Forest Gate, including 3 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Forest Gate
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.