# Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 21 Lamb Street, London, E1 6EA, in Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-spitalfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey280862  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Lamb Street, London, E1 6EA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 0370 218 4897
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY280862

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, 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/EY280862

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2005 (Reference EY280862). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280862)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280862)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280862)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893599)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 21 Lamb Street, London, E1 6EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.520511,-0.075093

- Station: Shoreditch High Street, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: London Liverpool Street, 0.3 miles
- Station: Liverpool Street, 0.3 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elder Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Christ Church Churchyard, 0.1 miles
- Park: Allen Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Chicksand Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mallon Gardens, 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Brick Lane School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Complete Works |  | 5–25 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Lyceum |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Virginia Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2021) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| William Davis Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-ey555489) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Global Kids Aldgate East](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/global-kids-aldgate-east-2624059) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Steps Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-daycare-2743769) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ey553234) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Allen Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allen-gardens-playgroup-ey554067) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopes-and-dreams-montessori-nursery-school-worship-street-2837915) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What approach does Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool follow?

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.

### Does Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?

Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Mud kitchen.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool?

Shoreditch High Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 0370 218 4897 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280862)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/spitalfields-nursery-and-preschool)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Spitalfields+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ1WyAHrQcdkgRGyTkjZmGjGY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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