# Early Start Shrewsbury Road

Early Start Shrewsbury Road is a full-day nursery at Early Start Plashet, 2 Shrewsbury Road, LONDON, E7 8AL, in Plashet, Newham. It is registered for 63 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. 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. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Early Start Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-start-shrewsbury-road-ey543066  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Early Start Plashet, 2 Shrewsbury Road, LONDON, E7 8AL
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 63
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8552 6281
- Website: https://www.earlystartnurseries.com/
- Run by: [Early Start Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-start-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY543066

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 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/EY543066

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY543066). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543066)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543066)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543066)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/971780)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Early Start Plashet, 2 Shrewsbury Road, LONDON, E7 8AL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.547756,0.040062

- Station: Woodgrange Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Manor Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wanstead Park, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Plashet Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://earlystartnurseries.com/fees)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://earlystartnurseries.com/fees)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monega Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sandringham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Zakariya Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Davies Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Madaniyah Foundation |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Developing steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/developing-steps-nursery-ey497843) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [THE EARLYRISE CENTRE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-earlyrise-centre-ey539898) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sandringham Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandringham-daycare-ey546592) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Uni Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-uni-day-care-centre-2529960) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Salisbury Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/salisbury-day-care-ey492461) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wisdom Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wisdom-kids-nursery-2536719) | Good | £40 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Early Start Shrewsbury Road offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Early Start Shrewsbury Road offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Early Start Shrewsbury Road's opening hours?

Early Start Shrewsbury Road opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Early Start Shrewsbury Road open all year?

Yes, Early Start Shrewsbury Road is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Early Start Shrewsbury Road's Ofsted rating?

Early Start Shrewsbury Road was inspected on 6 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 Early Start Shrewsbury Road take?

Early Start Shrewsbury Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Early Start Shrewsbury Road?

Meals are not included in the fees at Early Start Shrewsbury Road.

### Does Early Start Shrewsbury Road accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Early Start Shrewsbury Road accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Early Start Shrewsbury Road?

Early Start Shrewsbury Road is run by Early Start Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Early Start Shrewsbury Road?

Woodgrange Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Early Start Shrewsbury Road?

You can call 020 8552 6281 and visit www.earlystartnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543066)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.earlystartnurseries.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.earlystartnurseries.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Start+Nurseries+-+Shrewsbury+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9aUGba6n2EcRsSsDELmVqy4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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