# Claire Bears

Claire Bears is a full-day nursery at 1a Sidney Square, London, E1 2EY, in Stepney, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claire-bears-2647635  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1a Sidney Square, London, E1 2EY
- Registered places: 42
- Ofsted URN: 2647635

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, 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/16/2647635

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2647635). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647635)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647635)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2647635)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1a Sidney Square, London, E1 2EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.516675,-0.054487

- Station: Shadwell, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Whitechapel, 0.3 miles
- Station: Stepney Green, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sidney Square Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ford Square Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Cavell Street Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stepney Green Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Gardens, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Daffodil Preparatory School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Buttercup Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| John Scurr Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Winterton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterton-house-nursery-ey475969) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiddley tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2711112) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [New Birth Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-birth-day-nursery-ey496558) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rawdatul Atfaal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-2732949) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow House Whitechapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-whitechapel-ey496203) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–19:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Claire Bears's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Claire Bears Good at its inspection on 18 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Claire Bears take?

Claire Bears is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Claire Bears?

Whitechapel 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/16/2647635)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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