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Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School

We are open 08:00 - 18:00

50 Brookland Dr, Waltham Abbey EN9 3FA

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Rated Good by Ofsted

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What makes Kindred Waltham Abbey unique?

Kindred Waltham Abbey is situated in a quiet, beautiful spot surrounded by fields and greenery, offering a peaceful and inspiring setting for your child's growth. Our longstanding team of familiar staff are deeply connected to the local area, which means we can easily share information and point you towards great places and events in the community.

We encourage extensive outdoor exploration in our nice, large gardens, which feature dedicated spaces for each room. Your child will love our big outdoor mud kitchen for imaginative sensory play and our wonderful woodland area, where we often hunt for bugs and enjoy stories.

Beyond our outdoor areas, we offer a variety of fun and educational enrichment activities to engage every child; from exercising those gross motor skills with Mini Olympics, practicing mindfulness with yoga and even preparing for school with RobotReg phonics.

  • Age Range: We care for children 3 months up to 5 years.
  • Opening Hours: We are open 08:00 - 18:00, 50 weeks of the year.
  • Ofsted Rating: We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, 8th January 2025.
  • Location: We are located in Waltham Abbey near Pick Hill Roundabout.

 

  • Government Funding: We accept all government funding including 30 free hours. 
  • Enrichment Activities: Mini Olympics, Yoga, Music & Dance and RobotReg (Phonics).
  • Food Provisions: Fresh meals from our accredited menu prepared daily by our on-site chef. 
  • Discounts: 5% NHS and Service Personnel discounts available.

A day in the life at Kindred Waltham Abbey

Start of the Day

  • Open 08:00, arrivals and warm welcomes
  • Rolling breakfast between 08:00 - 09:00

Morning

  • Focus activities
  • Child led activities
  • Outdoor play
  • Snack from 10:00

Afternoon

  • Lunch from 11:30 
  • Enrichment activities
  • Outdoor play 
  • Free play
  • Snack from 15:00

Evening

  • Dinner from 17:00 
  • Child led play 
  • Quieter activities 
  • Goodbyes and home time, close 18:00
Our Location

Our Location

Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School
50 Brookland Drive,
Waltham Abbey,
EN9 3FA

We are located in Waltham Abbey near Pick Hill Roundabout.

Parent Reviews

  • "I am so happy with my youngest daughter's development here at Kindred Waltham Abbey. She has really come out of her shell, and her range of vocabulary has expanded so much! My 11-year-old used to attend here, the continuation of standards is exceptional! It's been nice to see that over 10 years later, I still know the staff members. The staff are so kind and compassionate about what they do. I do not worry when I drop her off, the app gives me an overview of her basic needs being met. My daughter always eats well here even having seconds at times which lets me know the food is good as she is usually a fussy eater."

    Sekena L

  • "My son has been attending Kindred for 16 months now and we can't be happier with the care he receives. The staff are professional and show great care and affection for the children. The passion for their jobs shines through which is transmittable on the children. My son loves going to nursery and is always happy at drop off. The activities and play is always very creative which engages the children and allows them to develop and grow."

    A E

  • "I love Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School, it's warm and welcoming. The staff are all so lovely and my son has grown leaps and bounds with the support of his keyworkers."

    N L

  • "Really happy with the staff. My daughter is always happy to go in, amazes me on how many things she picks up on. Very pleased with all!"

    B D

  • "I have been using the nursery for nearly 5 years for both of my children and I cannot recommend here enough! Both of my children have loved attending and my daughter even 3 years after leaving still says how much she loved it and wishes she was still there. The staff are amazing and so supportive, nothing is ever too much trouble to them to help with or listen. My son has had a few difficulties and all the staff have been amazing and helped me or pointed me in the right direction to help him in the best way. I cannot praise the staff enough and I'm actually dreading when my son leaves that I won't be a part of this special place any more."

    Mia B

Our Awards

Top 20 Large Nursery Group 2025

Fees at Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School

The fee information below is for full time places, please speak to Kindred Waltham Abbey's Manager for their full availability of sessions on offer. 

9 Month to 5 Years - 30 Hour Funding

Monthly Fees

  3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) £270.14 £624.14 £978.14

Consumables Charge per Month

Under 3 years old: Food £30.00, Non-Food £10.00, Activities £10.00

Over 3 years old: Food £61.00, Non-Food £8.00, Activities £33.00

3 to 5 Years - 15 Hour Funding

Monthly Fees

  2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) £311.77 £665.77 £1,019.77 £1,373.77

Consumables Charge per Month

Over 3 years old: Food £30.50, Non-Food £4.00, Activities £16.50

0 to 3 Years - No Funding

Monthly Fees

  1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days
Full Day (08:00 to 18:00) £354.00 £708.00 £1,062.00 £1,416.00 £1,770.00

 

 

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Begin your child's Kindred Adventure!

During your one-to-one visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will talk you through our ethos, show you how we inspire our children to be curious learners and help you to experience how we spark their imaginations.

You will meet with our incredible team and they will be able to help answer any questions you may have. Whether it is about our settling-in process, our nutritionally accredited home-cooked food, or government funding options to help with childcare costs.

Book your visit and discover for yourself how we fill our children’s days full of awe and wonder to help them to grow and thrive in an early years setting.

 

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Our Team

Meet Our Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery Staff

Sadie Messer
Nursery Manager

Sadie is our Nursery Manager here at Kindred Waltham Abbey. 

Safety and Wellbeing at Kindred Waltham Abbey

At Kindred Nurseries, the safety and well-being of our children, teams and families are our highest priorities. Safeguarding is woven into every aspect of our operations. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where children, staff and families can thrive. Read more about our commitment to safety and wellbeing.

Kindred Waltham Abbey Nursery and Pre-School FAQs

What are the designated parking and access arrangements for drop-off and pick-up?

We offer easy and convenient access with a large, private car park exclusively for our families. This dedicated parking area ensures a safe and smooth experience during both drop-off and pick-up times.

How do your settling in sessions work?

Our settling-in process is designed to be highly flexible and accommodate your family's schedule. The process typically includes three key sessions:

Session 1: This is a joint session where the parent stays with the child to meet the key person and collaboratively fill out the 'All About Me' book, sharing crucial information about the child.

Subsequent Sessions: We arrange two further settling sessions where the child is dropped off. These are scheduled at a time that is convenient for the parent.

If your child requires additional time to feel secure, we are completely flexible and happy to offer more sessions to ensure a confident and smooth transition.

What are your staff-to-child ratios at the nursery?

We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and attention for every child. Our staff-to-child ratios strictly adhere to all UK regulations to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

Our ratios are as follows:

Babies (Under 2 years): 1 staff member to every 3 children (1:3)

Toddlers (2-3 years): 1 staff member to every 5 children (1:5)

Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1 staff member to every 8 children (1:8)

This commitment to regulated ratios guarantees that each child receives the individual support and guidance they need to thrive.