# Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street is a full-day nursery at 59-65 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DU, in Shoreditch, Hackney. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopes-and-dreams-montessori-nursery-school-worship-street-2837915  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 59-65 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DU
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7833 9388
- Website: http://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/
- Run by: [Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hopes-and-dreams-city-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2837915

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 18 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2837915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837915)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837915)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837915)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £200
- Deposit: £500

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 59-65 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.522425,-0.084247

- Station: London Liverpool Street, 0.3 miles
- Station: Liverpool Street, 0.3 miles
- Station: Old Street, 0.3 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Finsbury Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mark Street Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Finsbury Circus Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Charles Square, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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 13 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses Montessori, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme, and names SEND support and an inclusive setting. Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching and achievement as 'Strong standard'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/the-montessori-method)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/eyfs)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/worship-street)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and are organic, with an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast and healthy snacks provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)

### Settling in

Settling-in sessions start two to three weeks before the start date, when you meet your key person. Usually there are one or two visits with your child lasting about an hour, then a first solo time with a parent on standby.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/visit)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/settling-in)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection found safeguarding standards met.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/worship-street)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/extra-curricular-activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/extra-curricular-activities)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants complete the online registration form, then pay the £200 registration fee and £500 deposit through GoCardless. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum |  | 3–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Virginia Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2021) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brick Lane School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| New Regent's College |  | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Golden Lane Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-lane-childrens-centre-ey371508) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Spitalfields Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-spitalfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey280862) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Barbican Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbican-playgroup-122756) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Newpark Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-childcare-centre-ey284463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Co-operative Childcare Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-islington-ey311534) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [City Child Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-child-nursery-ey348911) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street's opening hours?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street take?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street's Ofsted rating?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street was inspected on 18 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street take?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street?

Yes. Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street lists a registration fee of £200 and a deposit of £500.

### Who runs Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street is run by Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street follow?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street have outdoor space?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street lists: Own garden.

### Does Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street support children with SEND?

Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street?

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

### How do I contact Hopes And Dreams Montessori Nursery School Worship Street?

You can call 020 7833 9388 and visit www.hopesanddreams.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2837915)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hopesanddreams.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hopes+and+Dreams+Montessori+Nursery+Worship+Street&query_place_id=ChIJ14a_YHwddkgRuOXi2CwPpkQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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