Nurseries and childcare in Shoreditch
We know of 29 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Shoreditch, 13 of them in Shoreditch itself. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1 mile of the middle of Shoreditch
- Columbia Market Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 0.3 mi · phone and directions
- Comet Nursery School and Children's CentreGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · 0.6 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Shoreditch, nearest first
- Ubernana Limited T/As Sitterstars Child care and day care · 0.2 miles 86-90 Paul St 4Th Floor, London, EC2A 4NE Call
- International Childcare Trust Child care and day care · 0.2 miles Development House, 56-64 Leonard St, London, EC2A 4LT Call
- Columbia Market Nursery School Elementary school · 0.3 miles Columbia Rd, London, E2 5 Call
- New City Nursery Day care preschool · 0.3 miles Falkirk St, London, N1 6HQ Call
- Kindoré Child care and day care · 0.4 miles 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX Call
- East Lane Montessori Nursery & Pre-School Preschool · 0.4 miles 128 East Road, London, N16 Call
- Sennies Childcare Child care and day care · 0.4 miles Kemp House, 160, City Rd, London, EC1V 2NX Call
- Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool Home service · 0.5 miles 21 Lamb St, London, E1 6EA 5 Call
- The Sundial Centre Day care preschool · 0.5 miles 11 Shipton St, London, E2 7RU Call
- Happy Nest Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles London, E2 5 Call
- Co-op Childcare Islington Home service · 0.6 miles 10 Galway St, London, EC1V 3SW Call
- The Co-operative Childcare Child care and day care · 0.6 miles 10 Galway St, London, EC1V 3SW Call
- Islington Nursery and Pre-school Preschool · 0.6 miles 10 Galway Street, Islington, EC1V 3SW
- King Square Community Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles Ironmonger Row, London, EC1V Call
- Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool · 0.6 miles Comet Nursery School, 20 Halcomb St, London, N1 5RF Call
- Sunflower Au Pair Agency Child care and day care · 0.6 miles 22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU Call
- Early Steps Daycare Day care preschool · 0.7 miles Hobson Place, Woodseer St, London, E1 4 Call
- Bethnal Green Montessori School Preschool · 0.7 miles 68 Warner Pl, London, E2 7DA Call
- Perfect Match Au Pairs Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 20-22 Wenlock Rd, London, N1 7GU Call
- East West Community Nursery Child care and day care · 0.7 miles Mitchell St, London, EC1V Call
- Rosemary Works Early Years Centre Preschool · 0.8 miles Branch Pl, London, N1 Call
- Bright Horizons City Child Nursery and Preschool Home service · 0.8 miles 1 Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AH 5 Call
- Chicksand Preschool Preschool · 0.8 miles Friendly Club, Chicksand St, Hanbury St, London, E1 5JY Call
- Newpark Childcare Centre Education · 0.8 miles 1 St Giles Terrace Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DU 5 Call
- New Cross & Deptford Families First Preschool · 0.9 miles 10 A11, London, E17 Call
- Stepping Stones Childcare Day care preschool · 0.9 miles Church Of St. Margaret With St. Col, Woodhouse Rd, London, E113 Call
- The Grove Nursery and Preschool Preschool · 0.9 miles Shepperton House, 83 - 93 Shepperton Rd, London, N1 3DF Call
- Happy Nest Nanny Agency | London Child care and day care · 0.9 miles Blackwell House, Guildhall Yard, London, EC2V 5AE Call
- Hopscotch Nanny Agency Child care and day care · 1.0 miles Lower 145/157 St., John St Suite 18531, London, EC1V 4PW Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Shoreditch?
We know of 29 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Shoreditch, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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