Waltham Abbey Nursery
Welcome to our Waltham Abbey Nursery
Our Waltham Abbey nursery is a spacious, inspiring setting located on Sun Street, in the heart of historic Waltham Abbey surrounded by the Abbey Gardens, Abbey Church and Abbey Museum.
Spread across three spacious floors offering creative, natural and engaging learning environments where children explore, imagine and grow at their own pace.
Waltham Abbey Nursery
Welcome to our Waltham Abbey Nursery
Our Waltham Abbey nursery is a spacious, inspiring setting located on Sun Street, in the heart of historic Waltham Abbey surrounded by the Abbey Gardens, Abbey Church and Abbey Museum.
Spread across three spacious floors offering creative, natural and engaging learning environments where children explore, imagine and grow at their own pace.
What Makes Our Waltham Abbey Nursery Unique
A three-floor nursery layout offering varied, engaging learning spaces
Extended opening hours from 7am–7pm, Monday to Friday
All-weather outdoor play and daily nature exploration
Child-led learning guided by warm, nurturing practitioners
Fresh daily meals
Open 50 weeks a year, closing only for two weeks at Christmas and bank holidays
Our Location
Situated in the heart of historic Waltham Abbey, our nursery is easily accessible and perfectly placed for families looking for a natural, creative childcare environment.
Phone: 07399213355
Opening Hours
Our Waltham Abbey Nursery is open Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm, offering flexible, reliable childcare for local families.
Age Groups & Rooms
With three spacious floors, our Waltham Abbey Nursery provides dedicated environments that support different age groups and stages of development.
Sensory and Exploratory play opportunities
Our sensory and exploratory play spaces encourage children to investigate, experiment and discover through hands-on experiences. Using natural materials, water, textures and open-ended resources, children develop curiosity, problem-solving skills and early scientific thinking in a calm, engaging environment.
Creative and Imaginative play areas
Our creative and imaginative play areas inspire children to express themselves through role play, storytelling, art and movement. These spaces support communication, confidence and social development, allowing children to explore ideas, emotions and real-life experiences through play.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor play is a core part of our Waltham Abbey nursery’s approach. Children enjoy daily garden time, exploring nature and learning through hands-on experiences that build confidence and resilience.
Book a Viewing
We’d love to show you around our Waltham Abbey nursery and help you experience our nurturing, nature-based approach.
Our Daily Routine
A day at our Waltham Abbey nursery might include:
- Garden and outdoor exploration
- Creative, messy and imaginative activities
- Free play supported by practitioners
- Small-group learning moments
- Peaceful rest and reflection times
Parent App
Families receive regular updates from our Waltham Abbey nursery, including:
- Photos and videos
- Observations and learning updates
- Sleep and care logs
- Menu updates and messages from staff
More Useful Information
To learn more about meals, funding, fees and what to bring, visit our Parent Information page.