# Green Gables

Green Gables is a full-day nursery at St. Georges in the East Church, Cannon Street Road, LONDON, E1 0BH, in St George in the East, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-ey338966  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Georges in the East Church, Cannon Street Road, LONDON, E1 0BH
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 72
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7488 2376
- Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables
- Run by: [Busy Bees Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY338966

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 2025, 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/EY338966

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY338966). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338966)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338966)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338966)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/893456)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: St. Georges in the East Church, Cannon Street Road, LONDON, E1 0BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.510010,-0.059793

- Station: Shadwell, 0.1 miles
- Station: Wapping, 0.4 miles
- Station: Whitechapel, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St George's Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Swedenborg Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Wapping Woods, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gosling Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wapping Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Buttercup Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Daffodil Preparatory School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Green Gables Primary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-ey546789) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-wapping-2707422) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Tiddley tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2711112) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Step By Step Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-nursery-ey371767) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Kingdom Nursery @ Pinchin St](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-kingdom-nursery-pinchin-st-ey491298) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-wapping-2766971) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Green Gables's opening hours?

Green Gables opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Green Gables open all year?

Yes, Green Gables is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Green Gables's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Green Gables Good at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Green Gables take?

Green Gables is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Green Gables?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Green Gables.

### Does Green Gables accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Green Gables accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Green Gables?

Green Gables is run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited, which runs 300 nurseries.

### What approach does Green Gables follow?

Green Gables's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Curiosity Approach.

### Does Green Gables have outdoor space?

Green Gables lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Green Gables?

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

### How do I contact Green Gables?

You can call 020 7488 2376 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338966)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/green-gables)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Montessori+by+Busy+Bees+Green+Gables+Shadwell&query_place_id=ChIJB900JTIDdkgRX6m6EAZnHSM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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