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The staff is extremely caring and the management is very communicative and responsive. We have had two children attending and we couldn't be happier with the care, education and organisation. They are thrieving, learning a lot and love attending their nursery. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Early Buds Nursery # Early Buds Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Road, London, E17 8QR · Waltham Forest Number of places 100 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Waltham Forest About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Early Buds Nursery Ltd, located on Queens Road in London, E17 8QR, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 30/07/2024. Children attending the nursery develop strong relationships with staff, feeling safe, secure, and understood. Staff provide effective care and routines, helping children manage their feelings and build resilience. The nursery consistently prioritises the welfare and wellbeing of children, identifying individual needs early and fostering nurturing relationships through a well-embedded key-person system. Babies settle easily and are happy, while older children develop friendships and express their feelings effectively. The nursery supports children's emotional health through a safe and comforting environment and encourages outdoor play. Leaders ensure children known to social care are well-supported, offering safe spaces for emotional expression. Staff maintain strong partnerships with parents, sharing daily information and progress, and use an online app to communicate effectively. The curriculum is well-designed to support overall development, with staff using stories to introduce new words and reinforce sentence structures for older children. The team works collaboratively and has high expectations for all children, supporting staff's professional development to enhance their expertise in childcare practices, inclusion, and behaviour management. Children develop independence, show respect for one another, and learn about different cultures and festivals. Our ethos Early Buds Nursery aims to help children "blossom" by nurturing their curiosity, confidence, and kindness. They see each child as a "seed with immense potential" and focus on planting "seeds for joy, wonder, and lifelong discovery" through a nature-inspired approach. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited to come into the nursery, feeling safe and secure with warm and supportive relationships with staff. They enjoy learning through various activities, both indoors and outdoors, making secure progress towards school readiness. Children are highly engaged in hands-on activities like making smoothies and exploring water play, which supports their physical and sensory development. Staff provide individual support and a predictable environment to help all children participate and thrive, respecting and celebrating diverse backgrounds and cultures. Strong relationships Nurturing environment Emotional development Outdoor play Strong partnerships ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Early Buds Nursery Inspection date May 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50306000)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804823) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://earlybuds.co.uk) Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Road, London, E17 8QR [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.02297/51.5787/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=early-buds-nursery-ltd-e17-8qr-2804823) ## Pricing & funding Charges are structured as monthly fees based on weekly attendance, with separate structures for non-funded children and those receiving FEEE. Daily session-based rates are also available for children aged 2 to 5 years. Fees include nappies, wipes, extra-curricular activities, and meals. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - All monthly fees include meals, nappies, wipes, and extra-curricular activities. - Parents of children accessing FEEE-only sessions are not required to pay for meals but may purchase them. - Deposits apply based on the number of days booked, except for FEEE-only sessions. - Funding eligibility is based on term-time (38 weeks). ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:45 - 18:00 Food All meals and snacks included, with options for dietary restrictions and cultural preferences. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Early Buds Nursery Last inspected 15 May 2026 What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and excited to come into the nursery, feeling safe and secure with warm and supportive relationships with staff. They enjoy learning through various activities, both indoors and outdoors, making secure progress towards school readiness. Children are highly engaged in hands-on activities like making smoothies and exploring water play, which supports their physical and sensory development. Staff provide individual support and a predictable environment to help all children participate and thrive, respecting and celebrating diverse backgrounds and cultures. Inspector highlights - Children develop consistent and positive relationships with staff, feeling safe, secure and understood. - Staff provide effective care practices and routines that help to meet children's care needs well. - Leaders and staff consistently prioritise all children's welfare and wellbeing. - The key-person system is well embedded so that babies develop secure attachments from the beginning. - Children are typically prepared for their move on to school. - Children enjoy making smoothies using fruit and are highly engaged in this multi-sensory activity. - Staff support children to respect one another and learn about different cultures and festivals. - Leaders and staff work effectively with other agencies to support children's individual needs. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should strengthen staff's interactions and support for younger children's communication and language development even further. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50306000) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy outdoor play, where they learn to run and move quickly. They engage in activities such as climbing, riding wheeled toys, and mud play, helping them develop spatial awareness and confidence through active and engaging play. ## Parent Reviews of Early Buds Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUH6Vlk3x8Xk4BN0Q-Bp8xUBBPFEFFWd0EQ7kOpyh9ODXK6BS9S=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Arianna Guerriero 4 years ago Outstanding nursery. The staff is extremely caring and the management is very communicative and responsive. We have had two children attending and we couldn't be happier with the care, education and organisation. They are thrieving, learning a lot and love attending their nursery. As a parent I really reccomend this nursery. 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