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Full-day nursery in Trinity Buoy Wharf, Tower Hamlets

Island Playhouse and Nursery

Unit 8, 15 Lyell Street, London, E14 0SZ · Getting there

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Official records

  • Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2026Reference 2877044Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
  • Registered places19 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026

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Fees

Fees by age and session
AgeFull dayHalf day
All ages£98£10.32 an hour£65

From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 9.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

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Hours and ages

Monday to Friday
08:00–17:30
Ages
birth to 3 years
Weeks open
50 a year
Sessions
Full day and half day

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Getting there

Unit 8, 15 Lyell Street, London, E14 0SZ · More nurseries in E14

Directions

Stations

  • Canning Town4 min walk · 0.1 miles
  • East IndiaStep-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
  • Royal VictoriaStep-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles

Buses

14 bus stops within 400 m, including Leamouth / Orchard Place, Canning Town Bus Station and Canning Town Station.

Parks and playgrounds

  • Bow Creek Ecology Park2 min walk
  • Essex Wharf3 min walk
  • Linear Park6 min walk
  • Malmesbury Road Park7 min walk
  • Braithwaite Park9 min walk
  • Playground3 min walk

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.

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Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.

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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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What parents say

5.0on Google from 3 reviews, November 2026

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About Island Playhouse and Nursery

Island Playhouse and Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 8, 15 Lyell Street, London, E14 0SZ, in Trinity Buoy Wharf, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 19 children and takes children aged birth to 3 years. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Its published full-day fee is £98 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

A day here

Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.

Learning

Its website names music classes among the activities offered at the nursery.

Food

Meals are included in the fees paid to the nursery.

Outdoors

Its website lists the outdoor details as an own garden and daily outdoor play at the nursery.

Care and routines

Extras and activities

Getting a place

Its website says to register online to secure your place at the nursery. A one-month deposit and registration fee are needed for self-funded places and extended hours. No deposit is needed for EY funded-only hours.

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Island Playhouse and NurseryThis nursery Not yet inspected £98 08:00–17:30 0 mo–3 yrs This nursery
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A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.

Nearby areas

Schools nearby

  • Faraday School ages 4–11 0.3 miles
  • St Luke's Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.3 miles
  • Hallsville Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected January 2023 0.5 miles
  • Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected June 2025 0.6 miles
  • Star Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2022 0.6 miles
  • Woolmore Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected September 2022 0.7 miles
  • Keir Hardie Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected March 2024 0.7 miles
  • Gainsborough Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected January 2025 0.9 miles

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How much does Island Playhouse and Nursery cost?

Island Playhouse and Nursery publishes these fees: full day £98 for all ages and half day £65 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

What are Island Playhouse and Nursery's opening hours?

Island Playhouse and Nursery opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.

Is Island Playhouse and Nursery open all year?

Yes, Island Playhouse and Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

What ages does Island Playhouse and Nursery take?

Island Playhouse and Nursery takes children aged birth to 3 years.

How many children can Island Playhouse and Nursery take?

Island Playhouse and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

Are meals included at Island Playhouse and Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Island Playhouse and Nursery.

Does Island Playhouse and Nursery have outdoor space?

Island Playhouse and Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

What is the nearest station to Island Playhouse and Nursery?

Canning Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

How do I contact Island Playhouse and Nursery?

You can call 020 4597 9601 and visit www.islandplayhouse.co.uk.

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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2877044 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake

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