--- title: "Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School, London" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gilwell-hill-children-s-day-nursery-and-pre-school-e4-7ff-2699462 description: "Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 5.0 (6 Google reviews) · 1 Baden Drive, LONDON, E4 7FF · Essex Number of places 37 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Essex ## About this early years setting Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery and Pre-School is dedicated to providing a nurturing educational environment that supports children's holistic development. They aim to foster social, emotional, and academic growth, laying a strong foundation for future success in school and life. The nursery's vision centres on enabling children to become happy, confident, highly engaged, and motivated learners, achieved through the power of play, high-quality teaching, and comprehensive emotional support. They place a strong emphasis on healthy eating, with fresh, nutritious, and balanced meals prepared on-site by their dedicated chef. The nursery maintains excellent communication with parents through an app, providing daily updates on their child's activities, meals, and development. They are highly regarded by parents for their caring staff, engaging activities, strong community links, and commitment to creating a supportive and thriving environment. Our ethos At Gilwell Hill, we believe all children should receive a nurturing education that helps them grow socially, emotionally, and academically and that lays the foundation for their success in school and in life. Our vision is for children to be happy, confident, highly engaged and motivated learners. This is done through the power of play, high quality teaching and emotional support. What it's like Children are happy, confident learners, who thrive in this nurturing nursery. They form secure relationships with staff and build positive friendships with their peers, which helps develop their emotional well-being and helps them to feel safe and valued. Staff deliver an ambitious and sequenced curriculum that fully supports children's learning and development. Holistic Development Learning Through Play Nutritious Meals Strong Parent Communication Community Links ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.hoppersnurseries.co.uk/contact) ## Key facts Food Meals are freshly prepared and cooked on site by their chef, focusing on healthy, nutritious and balanced options. Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 18:30 Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School Last inspected 28 May 2025 · Emily Woodhead Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff place a strong focus on communication and language development, using age-appropriate language and strategies to help children build on their language. - Children's physical development is exceptionally well supported, with younger children building core muscles in the outside area and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. - The nursery has extensive community links and provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including visits to local amenities and engaging outings. - A strong culture of reading is embedded throughout the nursery, with cosy and inviting reading areas in every room and focus books revisited regularly. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with families speaking extremely positively about the quality of care and education their children receive. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of mealtimes for toddlers to better support their learning and evaluate the impact of any changes on the quality of children's experiences. Inspection #10392111 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283302) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Younger children build on their core muscles as they navigate climbing frames in the outside area. Children make regular engaging outings to the forest. ## Google Reviews of Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School 5.0 (6 Google reviews) charlie allen-henry 9 months ago I visited five nurseries before deciding on Gilwell Hill. By far the best nursery in chingford. My son has been here for nearly 2 years now and I have always been impressed by everything that they do. Consistent staff consistent reports and supportive to families in every situation. I am so glad this place exists! If you are wondering which nursery in forest to place your child, I would most certainly recommend here. So attentive in every room my son has been here since he was 12 months in the babies room and is obsessed with Magda Who is the nursery legend ☺️ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGNWRtc3RhbFJ3VkZJMVN6aFJiV05pY0ZFM01tYxAB!2m1!1s0x48761fd18eb77843:0x7727fd54b5b06a3c) Olive Van Niekerk a year ago Lovely nursery with caring staff. I currently take my one year old there and always feel that he is well looked after and cared for. He's been going here since he was just over 5 months old. I always get good feedback on what he's been up to, I can see when he's eaten, had a nap, changed his diaper etc and some cute pics on the Famly app. As young as he is, he is learning a lot and I credit his key worker and all other staff involved in his care for that. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURManFHSWdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761fd18eb77843:0x7727fd54b5b06a3c) Mihaela Bran 3 years ago The best and professional nursery! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cXM3R053EAE!2m1!1s0x48761fd18eb77843:0x7727fd54b5b06a3c) Isabel Justino 6 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwel96TzJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761fd18eb77843:0x7727fd54b5b06a3c) Rael Rainner 7 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJMVpUQm9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761fd18eb77843:0x7727fd54b5b06a3c) Reviews from Google for Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=8586109754872457788&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 28 May 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283302) ## Frequently asked about Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School ### What is Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about the fees for Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School? ### What are the opening hours for Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School? ### Does Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School provide meals? ### How does Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School support children's physical development? ### How does Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School keep parents informed? ### How can I contact Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School? ## About the setting Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery and Pre-School registered in 2022. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm and provides funded early education for eligible children. URN 2699462 Registered person Hoppers Nurseries Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School. - Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Preschool in London London · E4 7RS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/chingford-forest-day-nursery-and-pre-school-e4-7rs-2826293 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool London · E4 7BA 4.3(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chingford-day-nursery-and-preschool-e4-7ba-ey486810 - Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Footsteps Day Nursery London · E4 7BA 4.5(22 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-day-nursery-e4-7ba-ey494126 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Splash Day Nursery Enfield · EN3 6GS 3.7(33 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/splash-day-nursery-limited-en3-6gs-ey348582 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.6 mi ### Liz Day Care Centre Ponders End Enfield · EN3 4DZ 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/liz-day-care-centre-ponders-end-en3-4dz-2798983 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Kids Inc Day Nursery Enfield · EN3 4JL 4.8(18 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-en3-4jl-ey456841 See all nurseries in LONDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LONDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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By far the best nursery in chingford. My son has been here for nearly 2 years now and I have always been impressed by everything that they do. Consistent staff consistent reports and supportive to families in every situation. I am so glad this place exists! If you are wondering which nursery in forest to place your child, I would most certainly recommend here. So attentive in every room my son has been here since he was 12 months in the babies room and is obsessed with Magda Who is the nursery legend ☺️", "datePublished": "2025-08-11T16:33:02.108641809Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Olive Van Niekerk" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely nursery with caring staff. I currently take my one year old there and always feel that he is well looked after and cared for. He's been going here since he was just over 5 months old.\nI always get good feedback on what he's been up to, I can see when he's eaten, had a nap, changed his diaper etc and some cute pics on the Famly app. As young as he is, he is learning a lot and I credit his key worker and all other staff involved in his care for that.", "datePublished": "2024-06-27T18:10:30.233589Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mihaela Bran" }, "reviewBody": "The best and professional nursery!", "datePublished": "2022-08-18T08:19:10.549362Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Isabel Justino" }, "datePublished": "2019-10-09T10:19:25.969485Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rael Rainner" }, "datePublished": "2019-01-14T10:16:00.629745732Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gilwell-hill-children-s-day-nursery-and-pre-school-e4-7ff-2699462#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East of England", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20of%20England" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gilwell-hill-children-s-day-nursery-and-pre-school-e4-7ff-2699462" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gilwell-hill-children-s-day-nursery-and-pre-school-e4-7ff-2699462#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Gilwell Hill Children's Day Nursery And Pre-School received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted during their last inspection on 28/05/2025. 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