Nurseries and childcare in Newham
We know of 58 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Newham. 7 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 7 of 7 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 across Newham
- Edith Kerrison Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · phone and directions
- Kay Rowe Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · phone and directions
- Oliver Thomas Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding (2024) · phone and directions
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's CentreGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · phone and directions
- Ronald Openshaw Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding (2023) · phone and directions
- Sheringham Nursery School & Children's CentreGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024)
- St Stephen's Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024)
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Chestnut Nursery School Preschool 177 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AP 5 Call
- Early Educators Montessori Preschool The Trinity Centre, 2 Baxter Rd, London, IG1 2HN 5 Call
- Just Kid Inn Preschool 150 Barking Rd, London, E6 3BD 3 Call
- LEYF - Cumberland Road Nursery & Pre-school Preschool 2-4 Cumberland Road, London, E13 8NH Call
- LEYF - Deanery Road Nursery & Pre-School Preschool 22 Deanery Road, London, E15 4LP 5 Call
- Morning Glory Pre-School Preschool 296 Cann Hall Rd, London, E11 3NN 5 Call
- Nest Royal Wharf Preschool 30 Royal Crest Ave., London, E16 2TF 5 Call
- Sahan Preschool Day Nursery Preschool 12 Stukeley Rd, London, E7 9QZ 5 Call
- St. Matthews Preschool Preschool St. Matthews Church, Vaughan Rd, London, E15 4AA Call
- The Alphabet House Nursery Preschool 23 Harold Rd, London, E13 0SQ 4 Call
- Busy Angels Day Nursery Preschool Chandos Centre, Colegrave Road, Stratford, E15 1DZ 5 Call
- Busy Bees at Stratford East Village Child care and day care 30 Cheering Lane, East Village, Stratford, E20 1BD 5
- Cribs Day Nursery Preschool Ceylon Cottage, Butchers Rd, London, E16 1PH 4 Call
- Edith Kerrison Nursery School Preschool Sophia Rd, London, E16 Call
- Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool Sophia Rd, London, E16 Call
- Fellowship House Children's Centre Day care preschool Fellowship House, 4a St. Bartholomews Rd, London, E6 3AG Call
- Funky Owls Nursery Ltd. Day care preschool Colliers Wood High Street, London, SW19 Call
- Goldensparks Nursery and Preschool Home service Unit 9, Caxton Works, Caxton St N, London, E16 1XE Call
- Ilford Day Nursery Day care preschool Littlemoor Road, London, IG1 Call
- Kay Rowe Nursery School Preschool Osborne Road, London, E7 0PH Call
- Kids Uni Day Care Centre Home service 566 Romford Rd, London, E12 5AF Call
- LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery & Pre-School Preschool Uel, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD 4 Call
- Little Kingdom Day Nursery Day care preschool 16-18 Snowshill Rd, London, E12 6BB 5 Call
- Little Wings Preschool Preschool 116 Napier Rd, London, E6 2SG 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.
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 Newham?
We know of 58 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Newham, including 7 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.