# Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey543342 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 13 Columbus Courtyard, London, E14 4DA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 122 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3319 3501 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY543342 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | 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 | | Leadership and governance | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 14 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 28 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543342 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY543342). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543342) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543342) - Registered places: 122 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543342) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/49846) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 13 Columbus Courtyard, London, E14 4DA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.506721,-0.025790 - Station: Canary Wharf, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: West India Quay, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: Heron Quays, 0.2 miles, step-free access - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Westferry Circus, under 0.1 miles - Park: Pennyfields Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Ropemakers Fields, 0.3 miles - Park: Jubilee Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Canada Square Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cyril Jackson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Bygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Puddle Jumpers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-2537114) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 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 | 0.3 miles | | [St Francis Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-family-centre-ey483549) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849214) | | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Calvary Poplar Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calvary-poplar-preschool-ey537349) | Good | | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849215) | | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543342) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Columbus+Courtyard+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJWTko47kCdkgRaJWsTtfAUBs) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.