Full-day nursery in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool
126 East Ferry Road, Docklands, London, E14 9FP · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £100£10 an hour | £75 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £500
- Deposit
- £100
- Registration fee
- £150
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
126 East Ferry Road, Docklands, London, E14 9FP · More nurseries in E14
Stations
- CrossharbourNo step-free access1 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- South QuayNo step-free access8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- MudchuteNo step-free access9 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Crossharbour Station, Isle of Dogs Asda and Crossharbour Asda.
Parks and playgrounds
- St John's Park4 min walk
- Mudchute Park & Farm6 min walk
- Indescon Square7 min walk
- Canary Central8 min walk
- Harbour Quay Gardens9 min walk
- Playground1 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 126 East Ferry Road, Docklands, London, E14 9FP, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £25 to £100 (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 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website names Montessori, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme as its approaches. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both rated 'Expected standard'.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Getting a place
According to its website, families can request a call back or apply online, then pay a deposit in advance to reserve a place. The registration fee is £150, the deposit fee is £100, and the notice to leave is 4 weeks. Funded places accepted include government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & PreschoolThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | This nursery |
| Crossharbour Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Wonder HavenFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTDFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| KidsLab Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Skylines NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–20:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Cubitt Town13
- All nurseries in Tower Hamlets81
- All nurseries in E1433
- Nurseries near Crossharbour station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Cubitt Town Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected February 2025 0.2 miles
- Seven Mills Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.4 miles
- Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.5 miles
- Arnhem Wharf Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.5 miles
- Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.5 miles
- St Edmund's Catholic School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2023 0.5 miles
- Harbinger Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- St Luke's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool cost?
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool publishes these fees: full day £100 for all ages, full day £25 for all ages and half day £75 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool's opening hours?
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool take?
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool takes children aged from 3 months.
What is Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool was inspected on 7 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool take?
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool?
Yes. Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool lists a deposit of £500, a deposit of £100 and a registration fee of £150.
What approach does Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool follow?
Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.
What is the nearest station to Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool?
Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool?
You can call 020 7510 2294 and visit www.docklandsmontessori.com.
Tools for parents in Tower Hamlets
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Tower HamletsFees by age in Tower Hamlets
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.docklandsmontessori.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Powered by TfL Open Data
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2768062 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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