Foresters Den Nursery
Welcome to the Parent Information Hub
This page brings together everything you need to know — from fees and funding to daily routines, meals, settling-in and what to bring.
Foresters Den Nursery
Welcome to the Parent Information Hub
This page brings together everything you need to know — from fees and funding to daily routines, meals, settling-in and what to bring.
Our Locations
We have two nurseries, perfectly placed for local families and commuters. Cheshunt Nursery is located on Turners Hill in Waltham Cross, whilst our Abbey Nursery is on Sun St, Waltham Abbey.
Opening Hours
Both nurseries are open Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm.
We’re open 50 weeks a year, only closed for two weeks at Christmas and bank holidays.
Settling In
Every child is unique, and therefore has different needs when settling in, so we tailor this process to suit your family. This often includes:
A meet-and-greet visit
Three 2hr free settling in sessions
Gradual short drop-offs
Full sessions when ready
Our goal is to help your child feel safe, relaxed and excited about their new environment. You will be asked to complete the ‘all about me ‘information around your child’s needs and lots of question from the child’s key worker for them to work best.
What to Bring
We recommend bringing:
- Spare clothes
- Outdoor clothing appropriate for the season (we are outdoors every day!)
- Nappies, wipes & creams
- Labelled bottles, formula or milk if needed
Meals, snacks and drinks are provided onsite.
Meals & Nutrition
Each nursery has an on-site cook, preparing fresh, nutritious meals daily. We also have 4 menus that rotate and change each term.
The children eat every 2hrs as some children like to graze.
You will have the option to bring in packed lunch if you wish too.
Food cost : £6 per day
We cater for allergies, intolerances, gluten-free diets and medical dietary needs.
Funding & Fees
We are committed to staying flexible and affordable for all families. We offer:
- 15 and 30 hours funded childcare
- Stretched funding across the year, 50 weeks a year
- Between 8am – 4pm Funded hours can be used
- Optional extended hours between 7am–8am and 6pm–7pm (£13/hour)
- All other hours charge at £11phr
Parent App
With our app, you’ll always feel connected to your child’s day, and will receive real-time updates, including:
- Weekly observations and end of term assessments
- Photos and videos
- Sleep, meal and care logs
- Messaging with the team
- Policies
Policies
Whilst all policies are available via our Parent App, below you will find some of our core policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you go outside every day?
Yes — all year round. We believe outdoor learning builds confidence and resilience and they really do learn so much from being outside.
Can I change my hours weekly?
Yes. Flexible hourly booking is one of our core benefits. NOTE : whilst we can’t change days, we can change hours on your chosen day, to suit.
What ages do you take?
From 9 months upward (with dedicated baby facilities at Cheshunt).
Do you provide meals?
Yes, all meals are cooked onsite.
Do you accept funded places?
Yes — 15 and 30 hours, with stretched funding available.