# Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool

Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 21/23 Castalia Square, Docklands, London, E14 3NG, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £25 to £140 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castalia-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey470006  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21/23 Castalia Square, Docklands, London, E14 3NG
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7987 0246
- Website: http://www.castaliamontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY470006

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 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/EY470006

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2014 (Reference EY470006). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470006)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470006)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470006)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1221414)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £100 (£10 an hour) | – |
| 2-year-olds | £99 (£9.90 an hour) | £75 |
| 3 and over | £99 (£9.90 an hour) | £75 |
| All ages | £140 (£14 an hour) | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £500
- Deposit: £250
- Deposit: £100
- Registration fee: £150

Source: nursery website (https://www.castaliamontessori.com/s/Castalia-Fees-26.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 21/23 Castalia Square, Docklands, London, E14 3NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.498448,-0.010658

- Station: Crossharbour, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: South Quay, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canary Wharf, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St John's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harbord Square Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lovegrove Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mudchute Park & Farm, 0.3 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 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.castaliamontessori.com/)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.castaliamontessori.com/s/Castalia-Fees-26.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.castaliamontessori.com/s/Castalia-Fees-26.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.castaliamontessori.com/s/Castalia-Fees-26.pdf)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.castaliamontessori.com/s/Castalia-Fees-26.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.castaliamontessori.com/s/Castalia-Fees-26.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubitt Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidslab-day-nursery-and-preschool-2600760) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Skylines Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylines-nursery-2785676) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–20:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-ey221045) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-2768062) | Report card May 2026 | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool cost?

Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool publishes these fees: full day £100 for under 2s, full day £95 for under 2s, full day £99 for 2-year-olds, full day £94 for 2-year-olds, full day £89 for 2-year-olds, half day £75 for 2-year-olds, full day £99 for 3 and over, full day £94 for 3 and over, full day £89 for 3 and over, half day £75 for 3 and over, full day £140 for all ages, full day £25 for all ages and full day £30 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 31 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool?

Yes. Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool lists a deposit of £500, a deposit of £250, a deposit of £100 and a registration fee of £150.

### What approach does Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool follow?

Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### What is the nearest station to Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool?

Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 020 7987 0246 and visit www.castaliamontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY470006)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.castaliamontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.castaliamontessori.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=E14+Nursery+-+Castalia+Montessori+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJjfrjgZzqcSkRhQ2BqbPXOEE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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