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Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

1A Draycot Road, Wanstead, London E11 2NU
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Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School, London
Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School, London
Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School, London

At Kindred Wanstead, bright, natural rooms create a warm, home-like environment with plenty of space for children to explore and learn. Outdoor play is a key focus, with a large garden and daily free-flow access for older children to enjoy fresh air and active learning.

A standout feature is the vegetable garden, where children take part in planting and harvesting their own produce, helping them develop an understanding of nature and...  

Funding & Fees

At Kindred Nurseries, we believe choosing exceptional childcare should be easy. We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We take the stress out of funding by laying every cost out clearly, ensuring no unexpected surprises.

For specific fee details and a full breakdown of how costs and funding entitlements are calculated at Kindred Wanstead, please visit https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/wanstead-day-nursery-pre-school#Fees

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Izette Westhuizen (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is ample parking at the nursery, along with a good sized buggy store where you can leave your pushchairs.

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School Reviews (81)

9.9

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School has 81 reviews.

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Review from Priya S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at Kindred Wanstead and the exceptional care our son receives. The staff are amazing - all so kind, caring, attentive, friendly and professional. They took the time to get to know him and he has formed such a lovely bond with his key worker. He has developed by leaps and bounds since he started and we have seen a wonderful, positive shift in his confidence, communication, and independence.

He has the opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities both indoors and outdoors. As parents, leaving your child can be tough, but we couldn't feel more safe and confident here. The team gives us peace of mind, and it is so lovely to see how happy, settled, and engaged he is.

We truly appreciate the nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment the team creates. We couldn't be happier with the support our son is receiving and would highly recommend the nursery for anyone looking for outstanding care. Thank you to the whole team!

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Review from Naomi J (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been at Wanstead Kindred nursery for just over a year now. The nursery is great and our daughter loves it. The team there is lovely and make a real effort to give individual personalised care to the children and create engaging activities for them. We get lots of updates about how she's doing. My daughter has developed so much since being there and come out of her shell. There's a lovely outdoor space and the team working there is consistent with very few changes to staff, which is great. The nursery is always clean and there is a lovely selection of toys there. I highly rate the nursery and staff.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We're really pleased to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time at Kindred Wanstead over the past year and that she feels happy and settled in our care. It's wonderful to know you've seen her grow in confidence and come out of her shell-that's...  

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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Kindred Wanstead have supported and encouraged both of our children during their time at the nursery from 9 months through to leaving for school. They have provided additional support where it has been needed and created a caring atmosphere which both of our children have enjoyed being part of. I would highly recommend this nursery, where the staff really invest in the children and care for them.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We're really pleased to hear that both of your children have been supported and encouraged throughout their time at Kindred Wanstead, from baby room right through to school age. It's wonderful to know they've felt happy, safe, and part of a caring...  

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son loves his nursery. Apart from him being happy on both drop off and pick up, he is showing great progress with his development. He loves his nursery carers and has also made some great little friends and you can tell all the little ones are so happy to be there. The only reason I've given 4 stars instead of 5 is that the app updates could improve. Lately the app hasn't always been updated, even by the time I've picked him up. We rely on the updates, particularly food and sleep, to determine if he is needs a meal when he is picked up and / or an earlier bedtime.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're really pleased to hear that your son is so happy at nursery, is enjoying his time with his carers, and is making lovely friendships. It's wonderful to know you're also seeing great progress in his development and that drop-offs...  

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has a wonderful time at nursery! She bonded so well with staff and children from the very start of the baby room that we haven't once questioned whether it's the right place for her. Staff are so thoughtful, proactive and warm, and they really get to know the children. The activities and resources are fab too, and management always friendly and helpful.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review

We're so pleased to hear that your daughter has had such a positive experience at nursery and that she formed such lovely bonds with both the staff and other children from the very beginning. Creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel...  

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Review from Rukkaya C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy both my children joined Kindred Nursery, it has been such an amazing experience for both my children and for us as mum and dad too!
The staff have always been so great and supportive throughout their journeys.

I would highly recommend! :)

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We're absolutely delighted to hear that both of your children have had such a positive experience at Kindred Nursery and that it has been such a special journey for your whole family too.

Your kind words about the team mean so much. Supporting children...  

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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We love the team at Kindred nursery! The team have always been so kind & caring of my son. He has additional needs & they have been brilliant in training to ensure that they are able to safely care for him. He loves going to nursery & the teachers who work there. And the facilities were by far the most updated k clean of all the nurseries we looked at. We are very happy with our full experience there.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation.
We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy you are with your experience at Kindred Nursery. It means so much to know your son feels happy, settled, and enjoys spending time with the team each day.

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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My kid absolutely loves it there. He is learning so much and it's so nice to see him with his little friends.

The staff are so nice, they're really engaged and clearly love their jobs. I have no problem recommending it to other patents.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation.
We're delighted to hear how much your son loves his time at nursery and that he is learning so much while building friendships along the way. It's always wonderful to see children happy, confident, and enjoying their days with us.

Your...  

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Review from A K (Father of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are so pleased with our experience at the nursery and the care our son receives. Since attending, we have seen such positive development in his confidence, communication, and independence. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's progress, which gives us real peace of mind as parents. It's lovely to see how happy and engaged he is every day, and we truly appreciate the nurturing environment the team creates. We couldn't be happier with the support he is receiving and would highly recommend Kindred Wanstead to other families.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

We're absolutely delighted to hear how positive your experience has been at Kindred Wanstead and how much your son is thriving in our care. It's so lovely to know you've seen such growth in his confidence, communication, and independence since joining...  

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Review from Teresa T (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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So lucky to enroll my son into this nursery, I can tell by his face and act to know that he had wonderful time at the nursery when picking him up every time. Every staff in the nursery has enthusiastic with their job and most of them know my son's name even my son is not in that classroom. My son learnt a lot from the nursery and would share with me when got home. Would highly recommend to the parents who is struggling with choosing the nursery.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation.

We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy your son is at nursery and that you can see how much he enjoys his days with us when you pick him up. Seeing children leave with smiles and excitement to share what they've learned is one of...  

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Review from A D (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery - our daughter has loved every class she has been in. Staff are kind and caring and you always feel they have the childrens best interest at heart - we've always found them very accessible, open and helpful. We recieve regular updates on what our daughters up to including a weekly newsletter and she enjoys doing a wide range of different activities each day with regular time outside in the excellent garden

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your lovely review

It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has loved every room she has been part of and that you've had such a positive experience with our team. Your kind words about the staff being caring, open, and supportive mean a great deal to us, as building...  

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I've sent both of my children to Kindred Wanstead, and I don't regret it at all. My child who currently attends thoroughly enjoys her time at nursery. The staff from the baby room to the toddler room are very attentive and caring. Management are brilliant & always helpful. The nursery provides regular updates and assessments which are recorded via the nursery portal. This allows parents and staff to monitor progress and view areas of improvement. I would definitely recommend the nursery. We love it.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

We're absolutely delighted to hear that both of your children have had such positive experiences with us at Kindred Wanstead. It means a great deal to know that your daughter is so happy and enjoying her time at nursery, and that you've felt supported...  

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Review from Kiera M (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending Kindred Wanstead since he was 1 and has had a wonderful experience there. The staff are incredibly kind and caring and great thought goes into planning fun and educational activities for the kids every day.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We're absolutely delighted to hear that your son has had such a wonderful experience at Kindred Wanstead since joining us. It means so much to know that you feel supported by our kind and caring team, and that your son is enjoying the fun and educational...  

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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We absolutely love Kindred Wanstead. The staff are amazing, all so kind and caring and really get to know the children. Our son loves going there every morning and has such a lovely bond with his key worker. He has learned so much in 5 months and we couldn't feel more safe and confident here. We are so happy we chose this nursery and would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy your son is at Kindred Wanstead and how much he enjoys coming in each morning. It's especially lovely to know he has built such a strong bond with his key worker-those relationships are so important and...  

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Review from r s (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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We've had an excellent experience so far with Kindred Wansted. Our daughter enrolled 6 weeks ago and has settled in nicely with lots of support from her key worker (who she now loves!) and other staff. I've been reassured by the professional nature of everyone here, and am kept consistently updated with what our daughter is up to and how she is doing. The facilities, especially the large garden, are excellent too. Would recommend!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled in so well in such a short time-it's wonderful that she's formed such a strong bond with her key worker already! Creating that sense of security and connection is so important, especially in those...  

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Review from Carla J (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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The transition from the baby room to toddler was really calming for us all! With my little one only being at the nursery for a couple months we was nervous how he will be. I can tell you that it couldn't have gone better, he settled in so well and I have seen such a difference in everything he does and I've got Kindred Wanstead to thank for that.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that the transition from the baby room to toddler felt so calm and positive for your family, especially after such a short time with us. Supporting gentle transitions and helping children settle confidently is really important...  

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Review from Indi B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son joined Kindred Wanstead shortly after his first birthday, and the progress he's made has been incredible. As first-time parents, we felt so reassured by the warm, caring and dedicated staff. They've helped him grow in confidence, learn new skills, and feel truly nurtured every day.
We love the updates on the Satchel app - seeing what he's eaten, how he's napped, and all the activities he's enjoyed gives us real peace of mind. The focus-week feedback and photos are amazing and show just how thoughtfully the team supports his development.
What makes Kindred special is that the support goes beyond the classroom. The staff share activity ideas he enjoys so we can continue learning at home. It really feels like the "village" people talk about, and we're so grateful to be part of this community.

We're genuinely so happy we chose Kindred Wanstead. It's a nurturing, supportive environment where our son is thriving.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you so much for sharing such a kind review. We're absolutely delighted to hear how well your son has settled and progressed since joining Kindred Wanstead shortly after his first birthday. Supporting first-time parents and helping families feel reassured and confident is incredibly important...  

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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Could not recommend this nursery enough, as a first time mum it's daunting leaving your baby in the hands of somewhere/somebody else and Kindred made it so much easier. The staff are wonderful, very empathetic yet reassuring and proactive about keeping you up to date on how your little one is settling in and getting on. The facilities are homely and the service is on point with daily updates as well as weekly progress in the first weeks. My son settled in very quickly and I can see he sees it as a second home when I drop him off with his arms open to the staff. I love how the staff are engaging with the parents too and offer quarterly family days so you can experience a day in the life of you your child. Thank you Kindred for making the transition to childcare so easy!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School
Thank you so much for your kind review and for sharing your experience as a first-time mum - we know how big that first step into nursery life can feel, and we're so pleased that our team was able to make the transition such a positive one for you and your little one.

At Kindred, we're passionate...  

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Review from Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are so happy with Kindred Wanstead. Our son has been attending since 6 months old and he absolutely loves it. He gets excited every morning when we arrive and is always playing happily when we pick him up.
The kindred team supported us through many milestones - sitting up, weaning and crawling. It feels like our son has an extra set of parents, their support has been incredible!
We are kept up to date on his day through the app and the team are great at communicating with us if there are any issues or important updates.

We have gotten to know all of the staff really well and they genuinely care for our son. I would 10/10 recommend this setting for your little one.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation, it means the world to us. We truly feel like one big happy family here at Kindred Wanstead and it's a privilege to be a part of your son's early years journey. We care for all out little ones as if they were our own and it's wonderful to help them to grow and thrive through the creation of many moments of awe and wonder. Here's to making many more.

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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little son had a great settling time and felt comfortable very very soon. He is excited to go to the nursery every morning and jumps around when we arrive there in the morning.
We fell really safe in the knowledge that our son will receive the best care from two particular staff members and the team.

we are very happy to have chosen this nursery for him.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family here at Wanstead. It's wonderful to hear that your little man is happy to be with us whilst in his home from home and that you, as his parents feel he is being well looked after. We look forward to helping him to grow and thrive whilst he is on his early years journey with us.

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  • Posted: Friday 07 Nov 2025At Kindred Nurseries, we are passionate about providing home cooked meals that are varied and nutritionally balanced. We believe that introducing healthy eating habits from an early age is key...
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  • Recipient: Kindred NurseriesDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
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Izette van der Westhuizen Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager Joined: 2009
Izette van der Westhuizen
I am the Senior Nursery Manager at Kindred Wanstead. I have been working at the nursery since 2009 and in management since 2011. I have a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a qualification in Management.

I am passionate about Early Years and seeing our Kindred values of 'Always learning, Inspirational and family feel', come to life within our nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School accepts?

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School Open?

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School have capacity for?

Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Kindred Wanstead Nursery and Pre-School to the centre of London?

9.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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