# Beavers Playgroup

Beavers Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Rose Lipman Community Centre, De Beavior Road, Hackney, N1 5SE, in De Beauvoir Town, Hackney. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beavers-playgroup-144549  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rose Lipman Community Centre, De Beavior Road, Hackney, N1 5SE
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 144549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1993 (Reference 144549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144549)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144549)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rose Lipman Community Centre, De Beavior Road, Hackney, N1 5SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.537767,-0.082053

- Station: Haggerston, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Hoxton, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Essex Road, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ufton Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Rosemary Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nuttal Street Gardens Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shoreditch Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Whitmore Estate Gardens Play Area, 0.2 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Rosemary Works School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hoxton Garden Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queensbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rosemary Works EYC Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-works-eyc-ltd-ey371931) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rosemary Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-gardens-playgroup-ey365176) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Lily Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lily-preschool-2873005) |  |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Greenwood Nursery Hackney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-hackney-2881052) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-islington-131691) | Report card Dec 2025 | £140 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Halo Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/halo-nursery-2682724) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Beavers Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Beavers Playgroup Outstanding at its inspection on 10 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Beavers Playgroup take?

Beavers Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Beavers Playgroup?

Haggerston is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144549)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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