# Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery

Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at 161 Daubeney Road, London, E5 0EP, in Clapton Park, Hackney. It is registered for 68 children. It opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by London Borough of Hackney.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clapton-park-childrens-centre-nursery-ey450442  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 161 Daubeney Road, London, E5 0EP
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 020 8986 7437
- Website: http://www.hackneyforestschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [London Borough of Hackney](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-hackney)
- Ofsted URN: EY450442

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 July 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/EY450442

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY450442). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450442)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450442)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450442)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/469378)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–17:45

## Getting there

Address: 161 Daubeney Road, London, E5 0EP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555701,-0.036381

- Station: Homerton, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Lea Bridge, 0.8 miles
- Station: Hackney Wick, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hackney Marshes, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Daubeney Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: North Marsh, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Melbourne Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: South Marsh, 0.2 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, http://www.hackneyforestschool.co.uk/web/holiday_play_scheme/225240)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mandeville Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Daubeney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Rushmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ickburgh School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Millfields Community School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Forest Grove Hackney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forest-grove-hackney-2617889) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Michael's Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-nurseries-ltd-ey270205) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Kids Hackney Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kids-hackney-ltd-2662153) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Round Chapel Families Project (Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/round-chapel-families-project-nursery-144640) | Good | £53.36 | 08:30–16:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happitime Playgroup LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happitime-playgroup-ltd-ey412012) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bloomers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloomers-day-nursery-ey421466) | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery's opening hours?

Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery opens 07:45–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 8 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery take?

Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery?

Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery is run by London Borough of Hackney, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What approach does Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery follow?

Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### What is the nearest station to Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery?

Homerton is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clapton Park Childrens' Centre Nursery?

You can call 020 8986 7437 and visit www.hackneyforestschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450442)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hackneyforestschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.hackneyforestschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clapton+Park+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ2YYtwwcddkgRzA-5LBc_VXg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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