Strawberry Fields Day Nursery

A gradual settling week, age-group rooms and a daily place for garden play shape Strawberry Fields Day Nursery in Leyton. Children are accepted from 3 months to 5 years, with play, meals and rest built into the routine.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. Full-day care and shorter morning or afternoon sessions give families different ways to use the nursery.

Rooms and Ages

Baby Room covers 6 months to 2 years, combining messy and sensory play with outdoor activities; Toddler Room serves children aged 2 to 3, emphasising language, independence, sharing and toilet learning; Pre-School covers ages 3 to 5, with early literacy, maths and conversations about feelings.

The lower level accommodates 12 babies, with toddlers on the first floor and preschool children on the ground floor. This makes the layout a useful part of a tour, especially for families choosing baby care.

Learning and Activities

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provides the framework: children learn through creative activities, exploration and play. Activities respond to children's interests, alongside planned work on early number and language skills.

Circle time includes singing and stories, and garden play takes place at several points in the day. Monthly themes can draw on occasions such as Christmas and Halloween. Older children also have phonics and maths activities later in the afternoon, so learning is spread through the routine rather than confined to one slot.

Settling usually takes a week, with an extension discussed if needed. A key person works with the family, beginning with a parent staying alongside the child and progressing towards longer stays. Parents need to keep that week clear of work commitments, because staff may need substantial input from them.

Daily conversations at handover, online learning journals and parent meetings provide different ways to follow a child's experience. The routine also includes a sleep period after lunch.

Food is cooked on the premises each day, and the nursery accommodates dietary needs, including allergies and intolerances. Its food policy generally restricts meals brought from home, except for dietary needs agreed with the manager; during funded attendance, nursery food is charged separately, with a bring-your-own alternative.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is 24 Grange Park Road, London E10 5EP. Opening hours run from 7.45am to 6.15pm on weekdays; morning sessions run from 8am to 1pm and afternoons from 1pm to 6pm. Full-day and half-day bookings are also offered.

The nursery operates for 51 weeks, closing for a Christmas week, bank holidays and two staff-training days. Fees remain payable for closure days. Enquiries can be made through the contact form, and enrolment uses a registration form.

Funding and Paid Extras

Eligible children can use 15 hours free childcare or 30 hours free childcare. The 15-hour offer includes children aged 2, 3 and 4. All two-year-olds need a funding code; children aged 3 and over need a code for 30 hours, but not for 15 hours. Funded arrangements run over two days, 9am to 3pm, or three days, 9am to 4.30pm, respectively.

For funded attendance, nursery food costs extra, with parents able to supply meals instead. A holding deposit equivalent to a month's fees and a registration charge apply. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation.

• The youngest babies. The overall age range begins at 3 months, while Baby Room starts at 6 months. Ask how care is arranged for a younger baby.
• Settling and work. The introductory week requires parental involvement. Plan time away from work before the first full booking.
• Funded attendance and food. Shorter funded days have separate food charges and a home-meal option. Confirm how that option works with any allergy requirements.
• The building's levels. Age groups occupy different floors. Use a tour to discuss movement between rooms and the garden.

Strawberry Fields suits families seeking either full-day attendance or morning and afternoon sessions, with a staged introduction and several ways to follow their child's day. The practical offer is clear enough to weigh against work schedules, especially the settling week and shorter funded arrangements.