# Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-2768062  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 126 East Ferry Road, Docklands, London, E14 9FP
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- 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 7510 2294
- Website: https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2768062

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768062

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2768062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768062)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768062)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768062)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £100 (£10 an hour) | £75 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/s/DMDN-Fees-2509.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: 126 East Ferry Road, Docklands, London, E14 9FP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.496692,-0.014610

- Station: Crossharbour, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: South Quay, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Mudchute, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St John's Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Mudchute Park & Farm, 0.2 miles
- Park: Indescon Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Canary Central, 0.3 miles
- Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/our-pedagogy)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/about-us)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/s/DMDN-Fees-2509.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/arrange-a-visit)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/s/DMDN-Fees-2509.pdf)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/s/DMDN-Fees-2509.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/s/DMDN-Fees-2509.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/parents-corner-fees)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/parents-corner-fees)

### 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.

## 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harbinger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crossharbour Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossharbour-montessori-day-nursery-ey412586) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidslab-day-nursery-and-preschool-2600760) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Skylines Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylines-nursery-2785676) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–20:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castalia-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey470006) | Good | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2768062)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.docklandsmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.docklandsmontessori.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Docklands+Montessori+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ67buY70CdkgRVrry7p21axc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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