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An established childcare setting, with over 30 years experience. The Village Preschool E17 is a parent run, 'not for profit' childcare setting, registered with the Charity Commission, fully regulated by Ofsted, and a member of the Preschool Learning Alliance
They are proud of their commitment to providing affordable childcare and to supporting families from diverse backgrounds.
Founded in 1990 as a playgroup by local mums, The Village Preschool quickly developed into...
Type of Service
- Nursery School
Opening Schedule
Open term timeFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- The Village Pre-School E17 CIO
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Julia Savage-Wilson(Head of Preschool)
Admission Information
- We accept children from 2 years of age
Number of Childcare Staff
- 10
Registered Charity Number
- 1173999
Total Places for Children
- 38
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-15:00
- Tuesday08:00-15:00
- Wednesday08:00-15:00
- Thursday08:00-15:00
- Friday08:00-15:00
When Closed
- School Holidays
Parking
- Parking is managed by Walthamstow Cricket Club. Parents must purchase a membership card (approx £10 p/a) to enter the gated carpark. Residents permits are required 10 - 4pm in the neighbouring streets. Parents are encouraged to walk or cycle where possible - a bike rack is available should you wish to leave your bike during your child's sessions.
Funding & Fees
# Session Fees
## Core Sessions
* **Tea-Time Finish (8:00am–4:00pm):** £66.00 (£16.00 with 6 hours FEEE)
* **Core Day (8:00am–2:00pm):** £50.00 or **FREE** with 15 or 30 hours FEEE
* **Morning (8:00am–11:00am):** £25.00 or **FREE** with 15 or 30 hours FEEE
* **Afternoon (11:00am–2:00pm):** £25.00 or **FREE** with 15 or 30 hours FEEE
## Wraparound Care (Privately Funded)
* **Tea-Time Extension (2:00pm–4:00pm):** £16.00
* **Afterschool (4:00pm–5:45pm):** £18.00
## Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE)
* **30 Hours:** Five Core Days (8:00am–2:00pm).
**Example:** A child using **15 funded hours** who attends **8:00am–5:45pm** pays **£59.00 per day** for the additional wraparound care.
## Ad Hoc Sessions
* **Between 4:00pm–5:45pm:** £22.00 per session.
## Optional Weekly Fees
Supports healthy breakfasts, snacks, hygiene products, creative activities and special celebrations. This contribution is requested for all children, including those accessing funded hours.
Children can take part in optional specialist sessions including:
* Music & Movement
* Dance
* Creative Arts
* Spanish
* Local Outings
Families can choose:
* **2 activities per week:** £12.00
* **3 activities per week:** £18.00
If you would like help choosing the most suitable session pattern for your child, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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The Village Preschool E17 Reviews (46)
The Village Preschool E17 has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Village Preschool E17 has 46 reviews.
My two sons went to this school, and my daughter has been here for the last few years. They've all really enjoyed their time here and have done so well. The teachers are lovely, kind, caring, and always supportive of every child.
Thank you so much for the kind comment ! Its much appreciated :-)
Our son joined the Village Preschool over two years ago and is soon leaving for school. I cannot express how wonderful the staff are and how amazing the care has been throughout his time there. They have provided a welcoming, inclusive, joyful and stimulating environment filled with creative activities, specialist sessions and forest school adventures. As parents, we have also appreciated regular communication and updates, and have enjoyed being invited to special events. We have seen our son grow in confidence and flourish under their care and we feel very lucky and grateful for this. I would highly recommend the Village Preschool to any new parents.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We truly appreciated them.
My eldest went here and loved it and my youngest child has been attending since turning 2 in September and I'm delighted all over again. We moved from another nursery as the forest school sessions, dance and sports classes, teachers and general ethos and atmosphere are above and beyond what we've found/experienced in any other nursery. My child runs in happily every morning and is still delighted when I come to collect in the afternoon/evening and has gained so much confidence and independence. I recommend it to every parent I chat to - there isn't another nursery like it in Walthamstow. (There is also now an after school club, so pick up can be 17:50 mon-thurs).
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your children! Thank you for recommending us to other parents, it truly means a lot to the whole team!
My son settled really well when he started and has been there over a year. Both the indoor set ups and forest school have been so good for him. He has loved his time there and has felt safe and well cared for by all the amazing staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear he's enjoying both the indoor activities and Forest School. We look forward to many more happy times ahead!
Millie, her key worker, has been absolutely wonderful - attentive and caring. The same can be said for the whole team, led by the brilliant Julia. They've created a warm and professional environment.
The activities on offer are truly impressive. From building and flying kites to sports days, face painting, and even Spanish lessons, the team go above and beyond to make every day fun. There's also a big emphasis on outdoor time too, even when not in the Forest School.
We still have a few more years ahead of us at Village Preschool, and I'm genuinely excited about that. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're thrilled your daughter is having such a wonderful time with us
Love the team here, the orgainsiation, the energy and the forest school is amazing. My daughter loves it and particularly all of the activities they keep providing. It's a really lovely place for a toddler to be
Thank you so much for your kind words; this truly made our day! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is thriving and enjoying everything we have to offer, especially forest school. Our team works incredibly hard to create a nurturing and fun environment, so it means the world to know it's being felt. We look forward to continuing to make wonderful memories with her!
Highly recommend this preschool, both my children have thrived here, and learnt lots more then at any nursery. The staff are all excellent, most are former teachers and they encourage learning through fun activities and play. They have a forest school and often play outside on the cricket pitch, and go on trips locally.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for recommending us! It's truly heart-warming to hear that both of your children have thrived here; that is exactly what we strive for every single day. We're really proud of our team; their experience and dedication to making learning enjoyable...
Our daughter attended the Village Pre-School for over two years. They are honestly the loveliest team of staff. We loved all the extra activities such as Forest School, sports and dancing classes. We felt so lucky that this was her start before school and are forever grateful for the hard work of staff. Thank you.
I can't thank you all enough. My daughter has learned so much during her time at this nursery, and I'm so glad I chose to send her here. Every teacher is lovely, caring, and incredibly helpful. The way they engage with and teach the children is simply amazing.
A special shoutout to the members of staff -you all are doing such a wonderful job! I wholeheartedly recommend Village Preschool E17 to any parent looking for a nurturing environment for their child. Thank you all for everything!I
We're so so pleased that we sent our daughter here. There were great options much closer to us, but the commute was well worth it. Beautiful location - the forest school is so great and was a real winner - outdoor time was so important for us. The staff were incredible - so lovely and personable and our daughter spoke about lots of them at home. When talking to them, they really seemed to know our daughter very well. Communication was good and their parent secure website had regular updates and photos which are lovely. Cannot recommend highly enough!
The most welcoming, nurturing preschool around. My son absolutely loves his time at the village preschool. As a first child who had only been looked after myself and immediate family before attending, I was anxious about him settling in. I was absolutely blown away by the teams kindness and patience to make my child feel seen and heard. Can't recommend them enough.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time at The Village Preschool. It's completely natural to feel a little anxious when your child starts their early learning journey, especially as a first-time parent, and we're so...
We can't quite believe our child's time at preschool is nearly over - it's been such a special chapter. From the very beginning, the staff have created a warm, nurturing environment where our child has grown in confidence, made lovely friendships, and felt truly safe and supported.
One of the standout experiences has been Forest School. The freedom to explore outdoors, play creatively, and connect with nature has really helped develop their curiosity and independence. They've come home full of stories, muddy clothes, and huge smiles - a real sign of how much they've enjoyed it.
We're incredibly grateful for the thought, care, and energy the whole team puts into each day. It's been a wonderful foundation before starting school, and we'll always look back on this time with deep appreciation.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt message. It truly means a great deal to our entire team. We've loved being part of your child's early years journey and feel honoured to have played a role in such a special chapter of their life. Watching them grow in confidence, form lasting friendships, and...
We couldn't be happier with our nursery experience. Our daughter has made some lovely friends at the school and has teachers that care about her and her development. We have regular updates on her activities, she has lots of time outside (which was really why we joined here) and well-thought-out activities across the week. She learns about all religions and events which is important to us. The admin support has excellent communication, we can ask questions and always received helpful and speedy responses. Our child has thrived here and I'd highly recommend it to anyone else.
All the teachers are so wonderful, they always make sure the child is comfortable and they always go above and beyond. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. The teaching strategies they use too, help the child learn and allow the child to expand their knowledge on different topics. Overall I want my son to even go to preschool here after his nursery time is over. That's how amazing this nursery is thanks to all the teachers that work there.
Fabulous setting with amazing staff who take the time to have a friendly chat each time they see you. My son always leaves feeling happy and that's all I can ask of them considering how much anxiety I had about sending him. He particularly enjoys the Forest School setting and always manages to get mud from head to toe, literally lol.
I am absolutely thrilled with our experience at this school! The teachers are truly lovely and have made a significant impact on my children's education and well-being. My eldest daughter just finished her time here this summer, and I can see how well she's thriving in reception, thanks to the solid foundation laid by the village preschool teachers. The transition has been seamless, and her confidence has soared. Had my youngest enrolled just before the summer term and she is still there, and she is having the time of her life! The supportive and caring nature of the staff is evident in everything they do. They genuinely care about each child's development, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported. I couldn't be happier with the nurturing environment that this school provides. It's a wonderful place for children to learn and grow, and I am grateful for the positive experiences my daughters have had here!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with The Village Preschool! We are so happy to hear how well your eldest daughter transitioned to reception and that her time with us helped lay a strong foundation for her success. It's equally lovely to know that your youngest is enjoying her time...
Our daughter has been attending The Village Preschool E17 since April 2024. After a short period of settling in and getting upset when parents leave, she has become a confident little girl, who is expressing herself clearly to others and engages in all the activities the nursery offers (which are plenty). The staff are incredibly caring and attentive to child's needs and all the questions being asked, providing warmth and support to a child being out of her own environment. When she was smaller and attended outdoor facilities ("Forest school") she enjoyed every moment of being outside and close to nature, exploring every little thing. Because the number of children is quite limited, all the kids get proper attention from the staff, which is great! I would highly recommend The Village Preschool E17 to other parents!
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! It's heartwarming to hear how much progress your daughter has made since joining us, and we're so pleased that she's thriving in our setting. Helping children build confidence and express themselves is a core part of what we aim to achieve. We're...
Couldn't recommend The Village Preschool highly enough. Teachers are all lovely, my daughter learns a lot and has loads of fun. Forest school is invaluable. Our daughter actually begged us to attend an extra day at nursery, so she now goes Friday too.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time with us so much that she begged to come an extra day- what a wonderful testament to her happiness here. It's great to know that our Forest School sessions are making such a positive impact too. Our...
My daughter attended from November 2023, she's settled in nicely and leaves a confident independent little lady moving on to her next pre-school. A special comment for her lovely key worker. She was also my son's key worker when he was there back in 2021 and she's amazing. It was nice to have a key worker who understands my daughter's requirements, especially the religious ones. Thank you so much for being a part of my daughter's journey. We will miss you.
Such a lovely experience at this nursery, adapted to my daughter's dietary allergies and requirements when mentioned and overall loving and caring staff. She's grown so much more confident and really settled well at the village pre school. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has had a positive experience with us and that our staff could accommodate her dietary needs. It's wonderful to see her grow in confidence and settle in so well. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Meet the Team (10)

Julia studied Sociology and Education at Northeastern University, USA and received a BSc and Masters in the Art of Teaching. She has been a classroom teacher for over 12 years and held Middle and Senior leadership positions in her Early Years, State Primary, Private and International Schools.
Julia is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A but married a Brit and found her way to E17. She has three children all of which in schools and early years settings in Walthamstow.
Julia says "I am having an amazing time at The Village Preschool and I am looking forward to my continued journey here with the team, children and wonderful families that join us. I know all of the children and their families will thoroughly enjoy the experience and I look forward to meeting you all."

Beth trained as a Level 3 Practitioner after her children were in high school, formerly working in the Insurance Sector in the city.
She was responsible for bringing Forest School to the setting and qualified in 2017 as a Forest School Practitioner - she brings so much passion to engaging children in the outdoors, whatever the weather and was recently promoted to Deputy Head after 8 years of working at the preschool. She plays a big role in the pastoral care of the staff and the families who attend the setting andwas born and raised in Waltham Forest and is a mum to three adult men.
She says "I love working here. Most of us have worked together for many years and lots of the families come back to us with each child so there really is a sense of community and belonging. You could go so far as to call it a family."

Ailsa joined The Village Preschool E17 in 2022. Ailsa is a qualified teacher and has been working in Waltham Forest Schools for the past three years. Prior to this, she spent many years in the Hospital and Home Teaching Service where she worked with the most vulnerable children across the borough who were unable to attend school due to medical conditions.
Ailsa is originally from Glasgow and moved to Walthamstow in 1999, she is married and has two daughters.
Ailsa is "passionate about special needs and ensuring families are able to access the support they are entitled to. I believe that all children, regardless of their needs and abilities, can learn from each other and I am excited about embracing and encouraging inclusion at The Village Preschool E17".

Both my daughters attended the preschool, and I was part of the Management Committee before training as an Early Years Practitioner and joining the team in 2018.
Indra is a qualified Forest School Lead, taking charge of the learning and activities each week. Indra also has a passion for creative play and often brings her characters into the classroom to develop learning.
Born in Lithuania, Indra now lives in Walthamstow with her husband and two daughters.
"Like Vincent Van Gogh once said ‘The best way to know life is to love many things and that is what I have found here, excellent staff and wonderful children."

Millie has several years of experience in early childhood education. Her knowledge and dedication to young learners have made her a valuable asset in previous settings. She will be taking on the role of 2 Year Old Lead, ensuring that our youngest children continue to receive the best foundational start to their educational journey. I am confident the two-year-olds will continue to receive amazing experiences.

Uzma has been at the setting since 2009 and is one of the most loved key workers year after year.
She loves music and singing and applies this passion when working with the children.

insights, combined with her hands-on experience, make her a promising addition to our community. We look forward to the creative approaches and enthusiasm she will bring
to our preschool.

I'm Ellada, an experienced Early Years Practitioner with a deep passion for nurturing and supporting the growth of young minds. With 10 years of hands-on experience in early childhood education, I am dedicated to creating a positive and stimulating learning environment that fosters a love for lifelong learning.
My teaching philosophy revolves around the belief that children learn best through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. I am a firm advocate of child-led learning, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs and interests of each child. By creating a warm, inclusive, and safe environment, I empower children to take risks, express themselves, and develop a strong sense of self-worth.
I plan and implement engaging activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.I create personalised learning plans for each child, considering their strengths, interests, and developmental milestones.
I conduct regular observations and assessments to track each child's progress and provide valuable feedback to parents & caregivers and I actively involve parents and caregivers in their child's learning journey, providing regular communication, workshops, and resources to support their involvement.

Simone graduated from Business School in Denmark before moving to Walthamstow 20 years ago.
She has worked in the travel sector in marketing and customer relations for many years before making a move into Charity Fundraising. During this time she found her passion for accountancy and has pursued a qualification in this area.
Simone brings a wealth of experience and has fantastic ideas for the growth and development of The Village Preschool E17. She has two young children who are in primary school in the borough.
"I am so excited to be part of the team here. The setting is truly something unique and the passion for outdoor learning is something I wish my children had access to in their early years. I can't wait to put The Village Preschool E17 on the map."

Sofia joined The Village Preschool E17 upon the completion of her Level 3 Practitioner qualification in January 2021.
Sofia speaks fluent Portuguese and English.
"Seeing the children overcome challenges and succeed in new experiences makes me enjoy my role."
Frequently Asked Questions about The Village Preschool E17
What is the Age Range of Children that The Village Preschool E17 accepts?
The Village Preschool E17 accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is The Village Preschool E17 Open?
The Village Preschool E17 is open: Monday 08:00-15:00, Tuesday 08:00-15:00, Wednesday 08:00-15:00, Thursday 08:00-15:00, Friday 08:00-15:00.
How many Children does The Village Preschool E17 have capacity for?
The Village Preschool E17 has capacity for a total of 38 Children.
How far is The Village Preschool E17 to the centre of London?
8.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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