# Barney Bears Nursery

Barney Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at Grassroots Centre, Memorial Avenue, LONDON, E15 3DB, in West Ham, Newham. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Barney Bears Nursery's Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barney-bears-nursery-ey438992  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grassroots Centre, Memorial Avenue, LONDON, E15 3DB
- Registered places: 64
- Run by: [Barney Bears Nursery's Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/barney-bears-nurserys-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY438992

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 October 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/EY438992

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2011 (Reference EY438992). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438992)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438992)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438992)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/782845)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Grassroots Centre, Memorial Avenue, LONDON, E15 3DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.527591,0.008014

- Station: West Ham, 0.1 miles
- Station: Abbey Road, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Star Lane, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hermit Road Recreational Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Channelsea Path, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lister Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Star Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Star Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Curwen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-daycare-2649606) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Play Den](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-den-2828252) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [TREGS Day Care and Educational Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tregs-day-care-and-educational-centre-ey466827) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Wonder Years Preschool, Afterschool And Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-years-preschool-afterschool-and-holiday-club-ey560085) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Mini Uni Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-uni-nursery-2824882) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [KidsZone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidszone-day-nursery-2672608) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barney Bears Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barney Bears Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barney Bears Nursery take?

Barney Bears Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### Who runs Barney Bears Nursery?

Barney Bears Nursery is run by Barney Bears Nursery's Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Barney Bears Nursery?

West Ham is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY438992)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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