LEYF - Eastbury Nursery & Pre-School

About this day nursery

Eastbury Nursery & Pre-School, part of the award-winning LEYF Nurseries group, is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and childcare for children aged from birth to five years. Located in Barking, near Upney underground station, the nursery boasts a spacious environment with separate rooms and gardens tailored for different age groups.

Children engage in a rich variety of activities, including sensory play with foam and ice, dialogic reading, language groups, and cooking. The outdoor space is a particular highlight, featuring a climbing frame, a vegetable patch, and a mud kitchen, allowing for continuous outdoor learning.

The nursery focuses on creating a welcoming and family-like atmosphere, offering excellent support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and provides regular engagement opportunities for parents. With a commitment to healthy eating, an on-site chef prepares nutritious meals following LEYF’s specialised menu, accommodating various dietary needs and allergies.

Eastbury Nursery & Pre-School also provides term-time-only sessions to cater to diverse family requirements.

Our ethos

At LEYF, all staff live our values. We are Brave, curious, bold and adventurous, pushing boundaries and testing new ideas, always standing up for the rights of children. We are Inspiring, encouraging continuous development for children and staff, challenging each other to question and explore. We are Nurturing, warm, caring, loving and welcoming, creating safe and homely environments for each child. We are Fun, imaginative and creative, learning through play.

What it's like

Children quickly feel they belong at this nursery, where staff are kind and greet them warmly. Caring staff and inspirational leaders set high expectations, with a broad curriculum including activities like woodwork and cooking. Children learn to relax and regulate their mood through sessions like yoga breathing, and appreciate classical music.

Pricing & funding

Charges include a registration fee, with no standard session or hourly rates specified in the source. The registration fee can be waived if a place is accepted quickly after a visit.