Full-day nursery in Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets
Early Steps Daycare
47 Hobsons Place, Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HH · 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
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2023Reference 2743769Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 25 February 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places32 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 6 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | not shared yet | £12 |
| 2-year-olds | not shared yet | £10 |
| 3 and over | not shared yet | £10 |
| All ages | £30 | not shared yet |
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.
- Charge on funded hours
- £4 full day
- Charge on funded hours
- £3 half day
- Registration fee
- £55
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 9 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Half day and per hour
Getting there
47 Hobsons Place, Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HH · More nurseries in E1
Stations
- Whitechapel9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Shoreditch High StreetStep-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Aldgate EastNo step-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Old Montague Street, Underwood Road and The East London Mosque.
Parks and playgrounds
- Chicksand Street Park3 min walk
- Allen Gardens3 min walk
- Vallance Gardens5 min walk
- Christ Church Churchyard5 min walk
- Altab Ali Park7 min walk
- Hanbury St Play Area 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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Early Steps Daycare is a full-day nursery at 47 Hobsons Place, Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HH, in Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 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 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 5.0 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 says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. Its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching, and achievement, as 'Expected standard'.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided.
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery manager arranges settling-in sessions before the start date, typically 3-5 sessions. Sessions outside normal hours are charged £30 each.
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
Safety
The 2026 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding standards met.
Getting a place
Its website says applicants agree to the nursery contract and terms with the nursery manager, pay a deposit based on the monthly fee, and pay the non-refundable £55 registration fee. The nursery accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Steps DaycareThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning CentresFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | from 3 mo | under 0.1 miles |
| Allen Gardens PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Women's Inclusive Team LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Iqra PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Rainbow HouseFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–19:00 | from 3 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Rainbow House WhitechapelSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Tower Hamlets81
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2020 under 0.1 miles
- Osmani Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.2 miles
- Thomas Buxton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2023 0.2 miles
- Christ Church CofE School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.2 miles
- The Complete Works ages 5–25 0.3 miles
- William Davis Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected March 2025 0.3 miles
- Brick Lane School ages 5–18 0.3 miles
- Date Palm Primary ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.3 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 Early Steps Daycare cost?
Early Steps Daycare publishes these fees: per hour £12 for under 2s, per hour £10 for 2-year-olds, per hour £10 for 3 and over and half day £30 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Early Steps Daycare offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Early Steps Daycare offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
Does Early Steps Daycare take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Early Steps Daycare offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Early Steps Daycare offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Early Steps Daycare offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Early Steps Daycare's opening hours?
Early Steps Daycare opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Early Steps Daycare take?
Early Steps Daycare takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.
What is Early Steps Daycare's Ofsted rating?
Early Steps Daycare was inspected on 25 February 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 Steps Daycare take?
Early Steps Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Early Steps Daycare?
Meals are not included in the fees at Early Steps Daycare.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Early Steps Daycare?
Yes. Early Steps Daycare lists a registration fee of £55.
What approach does Early Steps Daycare follow?
Early Steps Daycare's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Early Steps Daycare have outdoor space?
Early Steps Daycare lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to Early Steps Daycare?
Whitechapel is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Early Steps Daycare?
You can call 020 3551 1728 and visit www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk.
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.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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 2743769 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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