Welcome to Wood St Nursery
Welcome to Wood St Nursery, a nurturing and inspiring early years setting located in the heart of Walthamstow E17, East London. Situated within St Gabriel’s Church halls on Havant Road, our nursery provides a warm and welcoming environment where children aged 11 months to five years can learn, grow, and thrive.
At Wood St Nursery, we are proud to have received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care and education. Our experienced team, led by Naomi Hillman and Beth Oliver, fosters a play-based approach that encourages curiosity, creativity, and emotional development. We offer a range of flexible attendance options from 8am-5pm, including 3, 4, or 5-day placements, with extended hours available through our Evening Club. We are open for 48 weeks of the year.
Our curriculum is enriched with activities such as Forest School, promoting outdoor learning and exploration. We also emphasise sustainability by encouraging and incorporating recycling into daily routines. Whether your child is just beginning their learning journey or preparing for school, Wood St Nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and supportive space for every child.
About us
We are Naomi and Beth, owners and passionate about what we do. We are focusing our extensive knowledge and experience on developing a delightful, high quality nursery where children are nurtured and flourish. Naomi is an Early Years Teacher. She has an MSc in Psychology and a BA Hons in Ceramic Design. Previously she has been part of the senior leadership team of an outstanding nursery, The Bath House in Hackney. She specialises in children’s emotional well-being, and supporting children to learn through creative free play. Beth is an Early Years Teacher. She also has a BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy and a BSc Hons in Music. She has previously worked in outstanding schools in Haringey. She specialises in language, music, puppetry and story telling to promote excellent listening and communication skills in the children she works with.
Our Amazing Testimonials
“Our daughter, Freya was Wood St Nursery’s first child! And since then we’ve never looked back – with both of our sons attending the nursery as well. We can’t speak more highly of Wood street nursery. The staff and environment are: warm, nurturing, stimulating, inclusive, professional…the list goes on. My husband and I feel so lucky to have sent our kids here, as it really has given them the best start in life and they are developing into such wonderful little human beings as a result. Thank you so much!”
–Katherine, Parent of 3 children
“We are very grateful for the incredible care our family has received at Wood St Nursery. After a very difficult experience elsewhere, we were relieved and thankful to secure a spot here. The warmth, love, and child-centered approach from both the management and carers made us feel at ease from the start. Our son began at around 1.5 years old, and the settling-in process was exactly what we needed. It gave both him and us the time and space to adjust to this transition in a gentle, thoughtful way. It’s clear that every aspect of the nursery is designed with the children’s well-being in mind. The staff are truly outstanding. They’re nurturing, professional, and fully invested in the children’s development. Our son is thriving, and it’s such a joy to see him so happy, confident, and engaged. We’re now preparing for our daughter to start this July, and I honestly couldn’t imagine sending her anywhere else. Wood St Nursery is a truly special place, and we feel lucky to be part of it”. – Lisa and Cesar, parents of 2 children
