# Iqra Preschool Iqra Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 78 Gough Walk, London, E14 6HR, in Coalmakers Wharf, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. 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 4.9 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by IQRA NURSERY LTD. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849214 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: 78 Gough Walk, London, E14 6HR - Ages: from 2 years - Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 36 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Website: http://iqrapreschool.com/ - Run by: [IQRA NURSERY LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/iqra-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2849214 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2025 (Reference 2849214). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849214) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849214) - Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849214) ## Fees | Age | Per hour | |---|---| | All ages | £10 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://iqrapreschool.com/fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00 - Ages: from 2 years - Weeks open: term time only - Sessions: per hour ## Getting there Address: 78 Gough Walk, London, E14 6HR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.512413,-0.023015 - Station: Westferry, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: West India Quay, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - Station: Poplar, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Church Green, under 0.1 miles - Park: Bartlett Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Church Green, 0.1 miles - Park: Pennyfields Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Poplar Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery's approach includes a play-based EYFS curriculum, a faith-based ethos and early phonics. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/about) - Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/about) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/curriculum) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/about) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in is gentle, with sessions at the child's own pace and their key person alongside them from day one. Care details listed include a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/curriculum) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/fees) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/fees) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://iqrapreschool.com/admissions) ### Getting a place Its website says families get in touch or call a branch, visit to see a session, then complete a simple registration form, with no registration fee or deposit. Funded hours are claimed during registration, and 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 and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. The notice to leave is 4 weeks. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Bygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Lansbury Lawrence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Stebon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Cyril Jackson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849215) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Little Miracles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-2523056) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Calvary Poplar Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/calvary-poplar-preschool-ey537349) | Good | | 08:30–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [St Francis Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-family-centre-ey483549) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Matchbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-day-nursery-ey265143) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Jingle Jungle Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jingle-jungle-nursery-ey538132) | Good | | 09:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Iqra Preschool cost? Iqra Preschool publishes these fees: per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Iqra Preschool offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Iqra Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Iqra Preschool take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Iqra Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Iqra Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Iqra Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Iqra Preschool's opening hours? Iqra Preschool opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Iqra Preschool open all year? No. Iqra Preschool is open term time only. ### What ages does Iqra Preschool take? Iqra Preschool takes children aged from 2 years. ### How many children can Iqra Preschool take? Iqra Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time. ### Who runs Iqra Preschool? Iqra Preschool is run by IQRA NURSERY LTD, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Iqra Preschool follow? Iqra Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos and Early phonics. ### Does Iqra Preschool have outdoor space? Iqra Preschool lists: Own garden. ### How do I contact Iqra Preschool? You can visit iqrapreschool.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2849214) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (iqrapreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://iqrapreschool.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Iqra+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJQWYlfLUCdkgRGsADNJqZl2Y) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.