# Early Steps Daycare

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-steps-daycare-2743769  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 47 Hobsons Place, Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HH
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 32
- 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: no
- Phone: 020 3551 1728
- Website: https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2743769

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 February 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.

Inspection history:

- 25 February 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 22 September 2025: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2743769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743769)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 25 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743769)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743769)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 6 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1790959)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | £12 |
| 2-year-olds | – | £10 |
| 3 and over | – | £10 |
| All ages | £30 | – |

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

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

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

Address: 47 Hobsons Place, Woodseer Street, London, E1 5HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.520292,-0.068267

- Station: Whitechapel, 0.3 miles
- Station: Shoreditch High Street, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Aldgate East, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chicksand Street Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Allen Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Vallance Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Christ Church Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Altab Ali Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Hanbury St Play Area, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faqd)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)

### 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 year (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/faq)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Osmani Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Thomas Buxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Complete Works |  | 5–25 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| William Davis Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brick Lane School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Date Palm Primary |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-ey553234) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Allen Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allen-gardens-playgroup-ey554067) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Women's Inclusive Team Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/womens-inclusive-team-ltd-ey499411) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-ey555489) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-ey306807) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rainbow House Whitechapel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-house-whitechapel-ey496203) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743769)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.earlystepsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Steps+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJjZTirxQddkgRPcwjdlNYJNc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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