# Galaxy Explorers

Galaxy Explorers is a full-day nursery at Units 1&2&3 Claremont House, 24-28 Quebec Way, Canada Water, SE16 7LF, in Rotherhithe, Southwark. It is registered for 85 children. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £100 to £103 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/galaxy-explorers-2592397  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Units 1&2&3 Claremont House, 24-28 Quebec Way, Canada Water, SE16 7LF
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 85
- Phone: 020 3488 4742
- Website: http://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2592397

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592397

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2592397). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592397)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592397)
- Registered places: 85 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592397)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1560247)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £103 (£9.58 an hour) |
| 2-year-olds | £103 (£9.58 an hour) |
| 3 and over | £100 (£9.30 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £150

Source: nursery website (https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:30
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: Units 1&2&3 Claremont House, 24-28 Quebec Way, Canada Water, SE16 7LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.498784,-0.042164

- Station: Canada Water, 0.3 miles
- Station: Surrey Quays, 0.4 miles
- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Russia Dock Woodland, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stave Hill Ecology Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tommy's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mayflower Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Natural Play Area, 0.2 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 Southwark there are about 3.1 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/food-nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/food-nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/food-nutrition)

### Settling in

Its website says children are asked to attend a minimum of 2 full days so they can build a relationship with their key person and get familiar with the nursery. The website also lists a key person system as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/about-us)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/fees)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/fees)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

### Getting a place

According to its website, applicants send a completed registration form and pay the £150 non-refundable registration fee. A minimum of 2 full day sessions is required, and the notice period to leave is 4 weeks.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Salter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rotherhithe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Hive Forest School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hive-forest-school-nursery-2819768) | Good | £75 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Me Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-me-day-nursery-2548356) | Good | £89 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Musical Mayhem London CIC - Dockland Settlements](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/musical-mayhem-london-cic-dockland-settlements-2891106) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbows at Redriff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-at-redriff-2730168) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Trinity Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-childcare-ey438755) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Playshack](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playshack-107633) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Galaxy Explorers cost?

Galaxy Explorers publishes these fees: full day £103 for under 2s, full day £103 for 2-year-olds and full day £100 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Galaxy Explorers's opening hours?

Galaxy Explorers opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Galaxy Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Galaxy Explorers Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Galaxy Explorers take?

Galaxy Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 85 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Galaxy Explorers?

Yes. Galaxy Explorers lists a registration fee of £150.

### What approach does Galaxy Explorers follow?

Galaxy Explorers's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Galaxy Explorers?

Canada Water is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Galaxy Explorers?

You can call 020 3488 4742 and visit www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592397)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.galaxy-explorers.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Galaxy+Explorers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJC89JjzgDdkgRd4EFKVnDyOs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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