# Garden Nursery and Preschool

Garden Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at University Of East London, East Building, 4 University Way, London, E16 2RD, in Cyprus, Newham. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 26 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/garden-nursery-and-preschool-2637401  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: University Of East London, East Building, 4 University Way, London, E16 2RD
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 020 3988 7722
- Website: https://leyf.org.uk/garden-nursery/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2637401

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 2023, 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/16/2637401

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2021 (Reference 2637401). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637401)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637401)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637401)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 25 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1589988)

## Fees

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

## Getting there

Address: University Of East London, East Building, 4 University Way, London, E16 2RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.507144,0.064931

- Station: Cyprus, 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: King George V, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Gallions Reach, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gallions Place, 0.3 miles
- Park: New Beckton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Beckton District Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Northern Square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Children's Garden, 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gallions Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| North Beckton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Drew Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School | All-through | 3–18 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Heronsgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Cardwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Alphabet House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-school-2783892) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Alphabet House Nursery Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-schools-ey233765) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tamba Beckton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tamba-beckton-ey541782) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [NurtureVille Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtureville-nursery-ey442161) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Les Petits Rois Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-petits-rois-nurseries-ltd-2787212) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Amber Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-amber-nursery-ey501689) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Garden Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Garden Nursery and Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Garden Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Garden Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Garden Nursery and Preschool take?

Garden Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Garden Nursery and Preschool?

Garden Nursery and Preschool is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### How do I contact Garden Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 020 3988 7722 and visit leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2637401)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Children%27s+Garden+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJBe84f5mo2EcR9WyZxP7PKbg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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