# Barkantine Community Nursery

Barkantine Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at 105a Mellish Street, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 8PR, in Millwall, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Barkantine Community Nursery.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barkantine-community-nursery-ey288508  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 105a Mellish Street, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 8PR
- Registered places: 52
- Website: https://margateyogastudio.com/
- Run by: [Barkantine Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barkantine-community-nursery)
- Ofsted URN: EY288508

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288508

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY288508). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288508)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288508)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288508)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/86936)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 105a Mellish Street, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 8PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.496748,-0.022977

- Station: Crossharbour, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: South Quay, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Mudchute, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Canary Central, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Sir John McDougall Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Indescon Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Erebus Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mudchute Park & Farm, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tower Hamlets there are about 4.5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harbinger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cubitt Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lanterns-arts-and-educational-nursery-ey372099) | Good | £82.35 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Crossharbour Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossharbour-montessori-day-nursery-ey412586) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-heron-quays-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey496360) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-2768062) | Report card May 2026 | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bank Street Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bank-street-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey548180) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barkantine Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barkantine Community Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barkantine Community Nursery take?

Barkantine Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Barkantine Community Nursery?

Barkantine Community Nursery is run by Barkantine Community Nursery, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Barkantine Community Nursery?

Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barkantine Community Nursery?

You can visit margateyogastudio.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY288508)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barkantine+Community+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKd9OeL8CdkgRtFNB2DRJ4-s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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