Nurseries and childcare in Stepney
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Stepney, 8 of them in Stepney itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 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 Stepney
- Alice Model Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card May 2026: Strong standard in 5, expected standard in 1 · 0.3 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 Stepney, nearest first
- Blue Skies Project Child care and day care · 60m 262 Stepney Way, London, E1 3DW Call
- Old Church Nursery School Elementary school · 0.1 miles Off Walter Terrace, Bromley St, London, E1 0RJ 5 Call
- Alice Model Nursery School School · 0.3 miles 14 Beaumont Grove, London, E1 4NQ Call
- Harry Roberts Nursery School Preschool · 0.4 miles Commodore St, London, E1 Call
- John Smith Children's Centre Day care preschool · 0.4 miles Stepney Way, London, E13 Call
- Kids Castle Daycare Day care preschool · 0.5 miles 16 montogomery lodge , London, E1 4XQ Call
- Tanzeel Islamic School Child care and day care · 0.5 miles Cavell St Unit 134, London, E1 Call
- Global Kids Day Care Child care and day care · 0.5 miles Lascar Wharf Community Centre, 19 Parnham Street, London, E14 7FN 4 Call
- Doggy Day Care Animal or pet service · 0.6 miles Arch 437 Burdett Rd, London, E3 4AT Call
- Contact For Children Child care and day care · 0.7 miles Mossford St, London, E3 Call
- Little Limehouse Preschool Professional service · 0.7 miles Little Limehouse Pre-School Cheadle Hall, Cheadle House off Salmon Lane London , London, E147 5 Call
- Rachel Keeling Nursery School Elementary school · 0.7 miles Bullards Pl, Morpeth St, London, E2 0PS 5 Call
- Global Kids Day Care Ltd Preschool · 0.8 miles Limehouse, Mile End and Aldgate East Branch, London, E14ANDE3AN DE1
- Vanessas Little Angels Child care and day care · 0.8 miles Wallwood St, London, E14 Call
- Horizons Preschool · 0.8 miles 10 Blackwall Way Unit 1, London, E14 9GX Call
- Chicksand Preschool Preschool · 0.8 miles Friendly Club, Chicksand St, Hanbury St, London, E1 5JY Call
- Tate House Playgroup Preschool · 0.9 miles Tate House, Mace St Flat 2, London, E2 0RA Call
- Early Steps Daycare Day care preschool · 1.0 miles Hobson Place, Woodseer St, London, E1 4 Call
- Riverside Childcare Employment agency · 1.0 miles 29 Milligan St, London, E14 8AT Call
- Russia Lane Day Centre Child care and day care · 1.0 miles 82 Russia Lane, London, E2 9LU 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 Stepney?
We know of 20 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Stepney, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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