Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school

A brilliant nursery! The outdoor space is just perfect for kids who want to be kids and enjoy their time at nursery. I have a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old, both boys who absolutely love the nursery and the staff. Most days I can’t drag my kids away from the nursery and they are excited to go there in the morning. The staff are wonderful and friendly and are able to communicate and relate to the children on their level. My 4-year-old's communication skills have vastly improved due to the time and effort the staff have put in and their potty training was exceptional, considering my child has difficulty communicating. Since the new management team has taken over I have observed a big difference in the staff morale and the aesthetics of the nursery. It’s comforting that their staff retention is so high. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a fun, stimulating and friendly place to send their child! I am looking forward to sending my third child there.

Since the introduction of its new manager, the nursery has gone from strength to strength with lots of outdoor play, learning activities and even baby yoga!

We felt so welcome by all the staff as soon as we walked in, everybody was so friendly in greeting us and our daughter. The manager gave my wife a thorough tour and was able to accommodate our child's needs. Considering our daughter is very attached to us she settled so quickly with hardly any tears and will now wave goodbye at drop-off times which is absolutely amazing! Thank you to the team at Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-school!

The team at Yardley Forest is amazing. We have had children here for the last few years and have always felt our children and ourselves to be supported by every member of staff. The outdoor spaces are brilliant, and the children have great access to them. There is always plenty for them to do, and we get good information about what they have been up to.

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. I sent my daughter here when she turned three and decided to send my son here from when he was 10-months. My daughter is now in year-2 at school and still talks about how much she loved nursery. My son currently comes out of the nursery so happy and is so excited to go in when he is dropped off. We are always informed of milestones and kept up to date on any progression. There is a lot of outdoor space, which the kids love and lots of fun activities.

I'm looking forward to seeing her flourish over the next few years.

This is a warm and friendly nursery with brilliant, caring staff in a great setting with plenty of outdoor space. Our son started at Yardley in February 2020 at 12 months old and settled very quickly. We can't speak highly enough of the ladies who care for him in the toddler room. It's a really loving environment and he clearly has a lot of fun and is excited to get there in the mornings. There are always different activities that he is taking part in, different learning themes and lots of outdoor play, when the weather permits. They've also been really flexible in accommodating any special care he has needed in his routine. The app keeps us updated day to day on what he has eaten and how long he has napped etc and there are lovely photo updates too. We visited quite a few nurseries before we came across Yardley and I'm so happy that we found it. It's allowed me to go back to work feeling completely assured that he is happy and well cared for.

My son started here in October 2020 and goes in two days a week. From day 1, the staff have shown him nothing but love. The way they greet him every morning is so loving and welcoming. They have accommodated every request we have and their communication is consistent and comprehensive. He is always bringing his art work home and they have such a variety of activities for him, that his vocabulary has advanced to way more words than we use at home. Cannot recommend this nursery enough.

Our son started here in March 2021 when he was 21 months. We've been extremely happy with the care that has been provided and the provision that has been put in place for him. He's absolutely thriving at the nursery and we've noticed some really significant developments in his speech and language, confidence to try new things and his social interactions with the other children and key workers. We love receiving updates and photo observations on the Early Years App. All of the staff are incredibly attentive to his needs, nurturing and passionate about what they do. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery for him.

My 19-month daughter has been in the nursery for the past 4 months. I can not fault their care and compassion for my daughter. She is very settled and really enjoys herself there. I have really noticed development in her speech and independent play. The outdoor space is fantastic! Loads of space, different activities, the children go out to play twice a day (whatever the weather - which I think it’s great for them!). The communication is really good too. Staff also give you time and respond to any concerns you may have, for example, “please change nappy more frequently because of nappy rash”. I have also found management has been responsive and approachable when I have been in contact with them. Overall, highly recommended by us as a family.

My 4-year-old left Yardley last September to start reception and she had the best time. My now 2-year-old is there now and absolutely loves it. Both started from 1 year old. My son is always excited to go and always ends his day with a smile. The Yardley team are fantastic and incredibly attentive and personable. Very long-standing staff and they really do get to know your child and watch them progress. My daughter loves telling the team about her day at school when she comes with me to pick up her little brother. Would highly recommend Yardley Forest Nursery.

He loves going to nursery, and I would recommend Yardley without any hesitation.

I currently have a two-year-old daughter in the toddler room and I can not praise the nursery enough, from the day she started she loved it and settled in great. The staff are all soo lovely and friendly, they keep me up to date with everything she is getting up to and also upload activities she’s doing on EyLog. It has a great outdoor play area and beautiful surroundings.

Yardley is an excellent nursery they really do focus on your child’s development, staff are really friendly and approachable. My 8-year-old attended from the age of 7 months and my 2-year-old has attended Yardley from 8 months. If you want your child to become more confident and want consistency in their development I would highly recommend sending your child to Yardley Forest Nursery.

You can see that the children are well cared for and I highly recommend Yardley Forest to other parents and I am very grateful that we found such a lovely setting with such caring and dedicated staff.

The nursery seems to have adapted well to coronavirus protection procedures, drop off and pick up times are staggered to avoid overcrowding at the door, and different groups are being kept apart. Even with the additional difficulties and worries, the staff are all still their bubbly, happy selves and the kids all still seem to be enjoying being there. There is a happy playful buzz about the place all day.

We have two children and the eldest (now 7) also attended, so we didn't even consider an alternative setting the second time round, and continue to be delighted. Our son has wonderful relationships with his friends, and the staff too - many of whom are the same from our first experience, which is testament to the family environment and ethos of the nursery.

Absolutely wonderful nursery. Our child happily goes through the door every day. All the staff are great, anytime she has been ill / under the weather they have been amazing with her. It's such a lovely atmosphere and the children get plenty of playing outside and fresh air anytime weather allows. The huge outside space allows for lots of adventures. The kitchen is excellent and the menu is varied and healthy. The nursery's app lets us see what she has eaten each day. Highly recommended this nursery.

My daughter, just turning 2, has been at Yardley Forest Nursery since 11 months old. First 4 days a week, now full time. Going back to work and leaving her in the hands of others was very emotional, and we visited many many nurseries ahead of our final decision. We acted on gut instinct, more taking into account the behaviour and disposition of the children in the nurseries and we saw immediately how happy the children were at Yardley Forest and how close they were with the staff. This last year has proven our choice right. The staff are truly caring, interactive, attentive and fun. The facilities and location are wonderful. If it is outdoor weather they make the most of it in the huge garden and play area. The online diary gives us an overview of her day (meals, naps and nappy changes) which is very useful as it allows us to plan her supper and bedtime. Our daughter is flourishing and loves nursery. I can't recommend the nursery highly enough.

Having tried a few other local nurseries I finally took my children out of a place I wasn't happy with (a large, expensive chain) and now they go to the magical Yardley Forest Nursery.

I'm so happy I found this place but slightly annoyed it took me so long! My children race from the car to get to the front door and the staff and children all seem very happy to see them and to be there themselves.

They get to spend large chunks of time in the forest itself and are always happy, tired and nicely muddy/glittered when I pick them up. They love their key carers and it feels like an extended family setting.

If your child likes to be outside then it doesn't get any better than this.