Full-day nursery in Poplar, Tower Hamlets
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool
13 Columbus Courtyard, London, E14 4DA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2017Reference EY543342Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 14 April 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places122 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 24 July 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
13 Columbus Courtyard, London, E14 4DA · More nurseries in E14
Stations
- Canary WharfStep-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- West India QuayNo step-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Heron QuaysStep-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including West India Avenue, Westferry Circus / Canary Wharf Pier and Canary Wharf Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Westferry Circus2 min walk
- Pennyfields Park6 min walk
- Ropemakers Fields8 min walk
- Jubilee Park8 min walk
- Canada Square Park9 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 13 Columbus Courtyard, London, E14 4DA, in Poplar, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 122 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Puddle Jumpers NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery & PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| St Francis Family CentreSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Iqra PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Calvary Poplar PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Iqra PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Poplar8
- All nurseries in Tower Hamlets81
- All nurseries in E1433
- Nurseries near Westferry station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Cyril Jackson Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.3 miles
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2022 0.3 miles
- Mayflower Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected December 2022 0.4 miles
- Bygrove Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.5 miles
- Redriff Primary, City of London Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.6 miles
- Seven Mills Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.6 miles
- Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 14 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 122 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
Does Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND?
Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Sensory room.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 3319 3501 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY543342 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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