--- title: "25 Day Nurseries near Waltham Cross — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-of-england/hertfordshire/waltham-cross description: "Compare 25 day nurseries near Waltham Cross: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.4★ from 921 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Waltham Cross **4.4★** average from **895** Google reviews We track 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Waltham Cross. 12 of those have a Waltham Cross address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 19 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 95% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 921 Google reviews across 24 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 13 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Waltham Cross at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 2 miles of Waltham Cross. 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries 95% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 921 Google reviews 13 Accept funded hours 13 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 19 - Requires improvement 1 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Waltham Cross - Foresters Den Abbey Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/foresters-den-abbey-nursery-en9-1ej-2798352) · 4.7★ (15) - Ark Start John Keats (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats-en3-5pa-2860038) · 4.7★ (12) - Little Sparrows Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-sparrows-day-nursery-en8-9ej-ey481468) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (13) ## Nursery locations in and around Waltham Cross ## Day nurseries in Waltham Cross - ### Bouncing Bees ★ 4.3 (18 reviews) WALTHAM CROSS · EN8 8TS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bouncing-bees-en8-8ts-ey444965 - ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Cheshunt ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Waltham Cross · EN8 9LY · Ofsted: Requires improvement https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-cheshunt-en8-9ly-2707327 - ### Kindred Cheshunt ★ 4.5 (31 reviews) Waltham Cross · EN8 9NQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kindred-cheshunt-en8-9nq-ey487177 - ### Cocospreschool ★ 5.0 (9 reviews) WALTHAM CROSS · EN8 9DW · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cocospreschool-en8-9dw-ey340767 - ### Wonderland Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (11 reviews) Waltham Cross · EN8 9BH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-en8-9bh-ey558328 - ### Tinytoons Pre-school & Nursery ★ 4.4 (29 reviews) Waltham Cross · EN8 9AJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tinytoons-pre-school-nursery-en8-9aj-2682581 - ### Squiggles (Lollipops) Cheshunt Waltham Cross · EN8 9BX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/squiggles-lollipops-cheshunt-en8-9bx-2600194 - ### Foresters Den Nursery ★ 5.0 (11 reviews) Waltham Cross · EN8 9DD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/foresters-den-nursery-en8-9dd-ey554336 - ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery ★ 3.8 (22 reviews) Waltham Cross · EN7 6LA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-en7-6la-ey553967 ## Also within 2 miles of Waltham Cross - ### Comfort Angelz Daycare ★ 5.0 (7 reviews) Cheshunt · EN8 7AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/comfort-angelz-daycare-en8-7aa-ey490472 - ### Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 3.5 (6 reviews) Cheshunt · EN8 8LY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-cheshunt-day-nursery-and-preschool-en8-8ly-ey471019 - ### Sticky Fingers ★ 4.4 (14 reviews) Enfield · EN3 6NR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-en3-6nr-2834619 - ### Liz Day Care Centre ★ 4.8 (28 reviews) Enfield · EN1 4QS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/liz-day-care-centre-en1-4qs-2613664 - ### Innova Park Nursery ★ 4.4 (584 reviews) Enfield · EN3 7XH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/innova-park-nursery-en3-7xh-2669543 - ### Three Butterflies Nursery ★ 4.7 (12 reviews) Waltham Abbey · EN9 1JY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/three-butterflies-nursery-en9-1jy-2524312 - ### Comfort Angelz Daycare ★ 4.1 (14 reviews) ENFIELD · EN3 5UB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/comfort-angelz-daycare-en3-5ub-ey477928 - ### Ark Start John Keats ★ 4.7 (12 reviews) ENFIELD · EN3 5PA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-john-keats-en3-5pa-2860038 - ### Dreams For You Nursery And Day Care - Enfield ★ 5.0 (8 reviews) Enfield · EN3 5PH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dreams-for-you-nursery-and-day-care-enfield-en3-5ph-2777100 - ### New Adventurers ★ 4.7 (14 reviews) Waltham Abbey · EN9 1JH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/new-adventurers-en9-1jh-2771818 - ### Splash Day Nursery ★ 3.7 (33 reviews) Enfield · EN3 6GS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/splash-day-nursery-limited-en3-6gs-ey348582 - ### Foresters Den Abbey Nursery ★ 4.7 (15 reviews) Waltham Abbey · EN9 1EJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/foresters-den-abbey-nursery-en9-1ej-2798352 - ### Little Sparrows Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) Cheshunt · EN8 9EJ · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-sparrows-day-nursery-en8-9ej-ey481468 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Waltham Cross? We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Waltham Cross, 12 of which have a Waltham Cross address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Waltham Cross are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Waltham Cross, including Little Sparrows Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Waltham Cross? Across 24 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Waltham Cross have left 921 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Waltham Cross? 13 of the 25 nurseries within 2 miles of Waltham Cross (52%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Waltham Cross take babies? 13 settings within 2 miles of Waltham Cross are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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