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The outdoor spaces are brilliant, and the children have great access to them.Juliet R(Mother of Child)

they have such a variety of activitiesMel G(Mother of Child)


The outdoor spaces are brilliant, and the children have great access to them.Juliet R(Mother of Child)

they have such a variety of activitiesMel G(Mother of Child)


Chingford Forest, North East London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2022), offers an exceptional Early Years education with a Forest School ethos.
Set in a historic lodge house on the edge of Epping Forest, children enjoy daily Forest School in a dedicated log cabin, three spacious gardens, and engaging nature-based activities. Their curriculum includes programmes like Sow & Grow, Make & Bake, and Move & Groove, ensuring a well-rounded educational...
Chingford Forest, North East London, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (August 2022), offers an exceptional Early Years education with a Forest School ethos.
Set in a historic lodge house on the edge of Epping Forest, children enjoy daily Forest School in a dedicated log cabin, three spacious gardens, and engaging nature-based activities. Their curriculum includes programmes like Sow & Grow, Make & Bake, and Move & Groove, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The nursery features a sensory room, cooking classes, and a nurturing environment led by experienced, long-standing staff. Parents stay updated via the Famly App, and the nursery is conveniently located near Chingford Station with excellent transport links.
With a focus on curiosity, exploration, and holistic development, Chingford Forest provides a truly unique learning experience for young children.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shamima Ahmed (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 26
Total Places for Children
- 72
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- There is parking onsite at Yardley Forest Nursery
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Chingford Forest, North East London, a GrandirUK Day Nursery Reviews (62)
Chingford Forest, North East London, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chingford Forest, North East London, a GrandirUK Day Nursery has 62 reviews.
We've sent all three of our children here over the past 9 years. We love it and feel truly at home here. The staff are fantastic.
We've sent all three of our children here over the past 9 years. We love it and feel truly at home here. The staff are fantastic.
Thank you for your review of Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool. We're so thrilled to hear that you've had such a wonderful experience with us over the past nine years! Our friendly, knowledgeable nursery team are so passion about helping children learn and grow. They take the time to form...
Thank you for your review of Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool. We're so thrilled to hear that you've had such a wonderful experience with us over the past nine years! Our friendly, knowledgeable nursery team are so passion about helping children learn and grow. They take the time to form strong, supportive relationships with each child and provide a great variety of engaging activities thoughtfully-designed to nurture children's development.
Our little one has been at the nursery pre and post refurb. Would recommend highly. Our LO has so much fun. There are members off staff who have been here long term and develop really good relationships with the children and so caring towards them.
Our little one has been at the nursery pre and post refurb. Would recommend highly. Our LO has so much fun. There are members off staff who have been here long term and develop really good relationships with the children and so caring towards them.
Thank you for your review of Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool. Our friendly, experienced team take the time to form strong relationships with each child which is so important in helping to nurture their development and provide they support they need to feel happy, valued and secure whilst in our care.
Both my daughters have attended this nursery full time since they were 11 months old. My oldest is now at school but my youngest has had the same staff and key workers which has been very special (for everyone!) as the core members of staff have been there for years. The nursery is wonderful for...
Both my daughters have attended this nursery full time since they were 11 months old. My oldest is now at school but my youngest has had the same staff and key workers which has been very special (for everyone!) as the core members of staff have been there for years. The nursery is wonderful for many reasons including facilities - new refurb is lovely - the outside space, food, learning opportunities but mostly it's because of the staff. It's a big thing to hand your child over to someone else and I have felt, for both my children, that the staff here are genuinely invested in and love the children in their care. They celebrate the wins with you and are incredibly supportive during tricky times (like potty training!). I will genuinely be sad when my second daughter graduates as this nursery has been a big part of our lives since 2021.
Thank you for your review of Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool. Our dedicated team of experienced nursery professionals are passionate about helping children learn and grow. They take the time to form strong relationships with the children so they can support and nurture their development...
Thank you for your review of Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool. Our dedicated team of experienced nursery professionals are passionate about helping children learn and grow. They take the time to form strong relationships with the children so they can support and nurture their development through a variety of engaging, stimulating activities. Our three spacious garden areas and fantastic Forest School sessions allow children to explore, discover and connect with the natural world whilst developing important skills like teamwork and problem solving. Our team are approachable, friendly and always open to any questions from or discussions with our families to help provide support at every stage of development.
We love the nursery and my daughter goes every day with a smile on her face! The location (in the forest) and the staff are superb. They are so caring, truly love the children, observant and fun. Love that we can follow her day on the app, it helps reduce anxiety. And the funny and happy pictures...
We love the nursery and my daughter goes every day with a smile on her face! The location (in the forest) and the staff are superb. They are so caring, truly love the children, observant and fun. Love that we can follow her day on the app, it helps reduce anxiety. And the funny and happy pictures the girls take just confirm our choice. Great nursery!
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team work hard to form close, supportive bonds with the children in their care, really taking the time to understand their individual needs. Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to enjoy a great insight into their little one's day at nursery.
I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. My daughter has additional needs which the staff have worked incredibly hard to accommodate. She is absolutely flourishing and developing which is so lovely to see. I was very anxious about sending her, but I can honestly say that the staff truly love all...
I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. My daughter has additional needs which the staff have worked incredibly hard to accommodate. She is absolutely flourishing and developing which is so lovely to see. I was very anxious about sending her, but I can honestly say that the staff truly love all of the children and I feel so reassured when I drop her off. The manager is super helpful and kind, and the baby room staff are incredibly supportive. Also, the ducks and chickens are a hoot! Keep up the great work team.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It’s fantastic to hear that your little one is flourishing with us! Children enjoy a warm, inclusive, and supportive nursery environment with a hardworking team who are dedicated to helping them thrive.
Absolutely love this nursery, my son went here from 14 months and he is nearly 10, so when I had my daughter I knew I wanted her to have the same experience that he had, even some of the staff were the same which says a lot. We love the outside space and the range of activities, we would 100%...
Absolutely love this nursery, my son went here from 14 months and he is nearly 10, so when I had my daughter I knew I wanted her to have the same experience that he had, even some of the staff were the same which says a lot. We love the outside space and the range of activities, we would 100% recommend the nursery.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that both of your little ones have had such a fantastic experience with us! Our knowledgeable, brilliantly creative practitioners provide a variety of great activities both inside and out so we can give children those all-important experiences in nature.
My daughter loves this nursery. The staff are so kind and supportive and always find fun, creative, new activities and ideas. They have wonderful outdoor space and she also loves all the planting and looking after the chickens and guinea pigs. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
My daughter loves this nursery. The staff are so kind and supportive and always find fun, creative, new activities and ideas. They have wonderful outdoor space and she also loves all the planting and looking after the chickens and guinea pigs. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in our fantastic outdoor spaces and the wonderful experiences they offer to the children in our care. Providing a great variety of fun, engaging activities is so important in helping children to develop important skills for the future.
Fantastic nursery with exceptional staff. Very informative, always kept in the loop at drop off/pick up or via the app. I have never had any complaints, my eldest has recently left for preschool but my youngest has been going since April.
Fantastic nursery with exceptional staff. Very informative, always kept in the loop at drop off/pick up or via the app. I have never had any complaints, my eldest has recently left for preschool but my youngest has been going since April.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that you and your family have had such a fantastic experience with us! Maintaining effective communication with our families is so important in creating strong partnerships between nursery and home.
Always doing creative, fun activities but also teach kids how to tidy up and be polite.
Always doing creative, fun activities but also teach kids how to tidy up and be polite.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's fantastic to hear that both of your little ones are loving their time with us! Our supportive, nurturing environment allows children to have plenty of fun, both inside and in our brilliant outside spaces, whilst also learning important social skills.
This nursery has been amazing from the moment I called. My son has extra needs and nothing phased the team at the nursery. He’s developing so well there and they all go above and beyond to help anything he needs. I cannot fault them on any front. They care for all the children like they are their...
This nursery has been amazing from the moment I called. My son has extra needs and nothing phased the team at the nursery. He’s developing so well there and they all go above and beyond to help anything he needs. I cannot fault them on any front. They care for all the children like they are their own and I am so grateful to be able to go to work fully confident he’s being looked after so well with no problems. Thanks to the amazing team.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that you and your little one have had such a fantastic experience with us! Our team really take the time to build strong, supportive relationships with the children in their care.
I couldn't be happier with Chingford Forest Day Nursery. From the moment we walked through the door, the warm and nurturing environment made us feel right at home. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly and I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is in excellent hands. I highly...
I couldn't be happier with Chingford Forest Day Nursery. From the moment we walked through the door, the warm and nurturing environment made us feel right at home. The staff are incredibly attentive and friendly and I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is in excellent hands. I highly recommend this wonderful nursery to anybody that is considering.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s lovely to hear that you and your family are so happy with your experience at Chingford Forest Day Nursery! Creating a friendly, supportive environment is so important in providing a home-from-home environment which gives children the happiness and confidence to thrive.
So pleased to have found this nursery. Cannot fault the staff in how they have lovingly supported and nurtured my boy through his settling in which had been a bit overwhelming for him. Such amazing patience and reassurance from a member of staff in the baby room, she has made this process a lot...
So pleased to have found this nursery. Cannot fault the staff in how they have lovingly supported and nurtured my boy through his settling in which had been a bit overwhelming for him. Such amazing patience and reassurance from a member of staff in the baby room, she has made this process a lot easier and always has time to give a detailed debrief on pick-up. Really appreciate it, thanks again.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that our team has been so supportive and nurturing with your little one! They work hard to ensure each child feels happy, secure and confident whilst at nursery.
Our son has been at this nursery for three weeks now and after much deliberating about which nursery to send him to, I can honestly say we made the right decision in sending him to Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school. From day one, the staff have been and are friendly and attentive. My son...
Our son has been at this nursery for three weeks now and after much deliberating about which nursery to send him to, I can honestly say we made the right decision in sending him to Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school. From day one, the staff have been and are friendly and attentive. My son comes home every day happy and smiling after a day at nursery which fills me with confidence that he is receiving the best possible care. The daily updates via the app from the nursery are a big help and aid with direct communication with the nursery.
Hi, we are so pleased to hear that you and your family have had such a fantastic experience with our nursery! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.
My daughter has been attending Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school for four months now and she loves it! The staff are very kind and my daughter has a brilliant bond with her keyworker. The food is nutritious and the outside space is amazing. So pleased we managed to book a space here.
My daughter has been attending Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school for four months now and she loves it! The staff are very kind and my daughter has a brilliant bond with her keyworker. The food is nutritious and the outside space is amazing. So pleased we managed to book a space here.
Hi, we are so pleased to read that your little one loves attending our nursery and that she has such a lovely bond with her keyworker! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.
The settling-in period was very...
The settling-in period was very impressive with lots of opportunities for our baby to get used to being dropped off. It’s really not been long and now our baby is all smiles at drop-off and pick-up.
The staff are incredibly warm and personable. They clearly love what they do and it shows. The whole experience of using this nursery has taken away any anxiety I had about going back to work. Our baby has come along so much, they are more inquisitive, play with toys on their own and are very confident with new people and other babies/children.
Would highly recommend.
Hi, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so thrilled that you and your family are happy with the service we provide a Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school. We understand that leaving your little one at nursery for the first time can bring up a lot of feelings of unease and...
Hi, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so thrilled that you and your family are happy with the service we provide a Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school. We understand that leaving your little one at nursery for the first time can bring up a lot of feelings of unease and anxiety. That’s we put a lot of time and effort into our settling-in sessions to make you and your family feel completely safe and at ease without our setting. To help us achieve this, we aim to hire well-qualified, kind and enthusiastic staff who put the child at the centre of all we do.
Both of my children go to Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school and absolutely love it. They have both come on so much and the staff take care of them as if they are their own. I love all of the updates on the new app as well. Would 100% recommend the nursery.
Both of my children go to Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school and absolutely love it. They have both come on so much and the staff take care of them as if they are their own. I love all of the updates on the new app as well. Would 100% recommend the nursery.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that both of your little ones love attending Chingford Forest Day Nursery! Our team really take the time to get to know each child and are committed to helping them learn, grow and thrive.
My son has been attending Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school for the last five months (in babies) and he absolutely loves it now. As soon as we came for the open day we knew we had to send him here. The outside spaces set in the forest are so much nicer than some other nearby nurseries and...
My son has been attending Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school for the last five months (in babies) and he absolutely loves it now. As soon as we came for the open day we knew we had to send him here. The outside spaces set in the forest are so much nicer than some other nearby nurseries and the staff are all so lovely and have been working there for a long time and so it feels like a big family. I receive good updates from the staff on his day there when I collect him and now get lovely photos and updates throughout the day via their new app.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in our outside spaces and the fantastic experiences they provide for the children. Our friendly team are so passionate and work hard to provide a supportive, nurturing nursery environment. Effective communication is so important in maintaining a strong partnership with parents.
Wonderful nursery with kind and helpful staff. Our son has thrived within this setting, and we absolutely love that he spends so much time outside. The nursery is surrounded by big gardens and forest, and our little boy is able to come home and tell us all about the exciting things he has learnt...
Wonderful nursery with kind and helpful staff. Our son has thrived within this setting, and we absolutely love that he spends so much time outside. The nursery is surrounded by big gardens and forest, and our little boy is able to come home and tell us all about the exciting things he has learnt with his friends. The staff are communicative and fun and are always happy to go above and beyond. Highly recommend!
Hello, we are so delighted to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying his time at nursery. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is truly appreciated and we will pass this on to the nursery team.
My child started nursery here in October 2022 and we have nothing but praise for the staff. I know he is well cared for and I am updated daily about the things I want to know (sleep times/nappies/food!). The staff are all so friendly and caring. We can’t thank them enough for everything they do. I...
My child started nursery here in October 2022 and we have nothing but praise for the staff. I know he is well cared for and I am updated daily about the things I want to know (sleep times/nappies/food!). The staff are all so friendly and caring. We can’t thank them enough for everything they do. I go to work knowing my boy is safe and happy. Top nursery in my eyes!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review - we are so pleased to hear that your little boy is enjoying his time at our nursery and that you are happy with your experience. Your feedback will certainly be passed on to the nursery team.
We are really happy with this nursery. The management are very visible and always available to answer questions, provide updates on the nursery and generally interact with parents. All staff are really enthusiastic about the children and it is clear they enjoy their jobs. As a parent I am always...
We are really happy with this nursery. The management are very visible and always available to answer questions, provide updates on the nursery and generally interact with parents. All staff are really enthusiastic about the children and it is clear they enjoy their jobs. As a parent I am always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. My daughter enjoys attending the nursery and often asks to go in on the weekend and days she doesn't attend. The nursery have supported our daughter with life skills, speech development and general good behaviour. We are very happy with this nursery.
Hello, we are so delighted to hear that you are pleased with your experience. Our nursery teams take such great care to curate these spaces to benefit the children and their development. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is truly appreciated and we will pass this on to the nursery team.
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News (5) & Events (1)
- 20 Feb 2026
Grandir UK offers employment options designed for today’s childcare professionals. Grandir UK has launched GrandFlex, a suite of flexible working options designed to empower childcare professionals with greater control over...
- 08 Jan 2026
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Grandir UK family of nurseries, celebrated the relaunch of its beautifully refurbished setting with a successful Open Morning on Saturday 29...
- 26 Nov 2025
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Grandir UK family of nurseries, will celebrate its newly refurbished setting with an Open Morning event on Saturday 29 November. Current...
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Shamima has over 27 years of experience in Early Years education, including 15 years in management, with a strong passion for supporting children and...
Shamima has over 27 years of experience in Early Years education, including 15 years in management, with a strong passion for supporting children and families to achieve the best start in life. She is a motivated and organised leader who strives to create nurturing learning environments and drive continuous improvement through professional development and collaboration. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures and ways of life.
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