# Docklands Day Nursery

Docklands Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 24/26 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, E11 1BN, in Leytonstone, Waltham Forest. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £65 to £75 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Docklands Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-day-nursery-ey458063  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 24/26 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, E11 1BN
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 020 8539 0900
- Website: http://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Docklands Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/docklands-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY458063

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/EY458063

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY458063). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458063)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458063)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458063)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/689545)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £65 (£6.50 an hour) |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/information), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 24/26 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, E11 1BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.570272,0.002711

- Station: Leytonstone, 0.3 miles
- Station: Leyton Midland Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Leytonstone High Road, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Abbotts Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Linear Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Dyers Hall Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Waltham Forest there are about 3.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/information)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/policies-and-procedures)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/information)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| George Tomlinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barclay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Davies Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newport School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dawlish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| George Mitchell School | All-through | 3–16 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Excel Kids Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/excel-kids-day-nursery-ey554905) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Giggle Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/giggle-tots-day-nursery-2511038) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [kGems Day Nursery - Leytonstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-leytonstone-2888673) |  | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Cornerstone Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cornerstone-pre-school-155085) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-leytonstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-2883765) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-community-preschool-ey471015) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Docklands Day Nursery cost?

Docklands Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £65 for all ages and full day £75 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Docklands Day Nursery's opening hours?

Docklands Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Docklands Day Nursery take?

Docklands Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Docklands Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Docklands Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Docklands Day Nursery take?

Docklands Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs Docklands Day Nursery?

Docklands Day Nursery is run by Docklands Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Docklands Day Nursery follow?

Docklands Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Docklands Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Docklands Day Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Docklands Day Nursery?

Leytonstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Docklands Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8539 0900 and visit www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458063)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.docklandsdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Docklands+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJaYUQWGKn2EcRhuEJXR12ZO0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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