# 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/island-playhouse-and-nursery-2877044 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit 8, 15 Lyell Street, London, E14 0SZ - Ages: birth to 3 years - Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 19 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 4597 9601 - Website: https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2877044 ## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2877044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877044) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877044) - Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877044) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | All ages | £98 (£10.32 an hour) | £65 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 9.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/_files/ugd/daef90_cb9f335cff1e49c68ebd4e527c60b95c.pdf), 11 November 2026. ## 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 ## Getting there Address: Unit 8, 15 Lyell Street, London, E14 0SZ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.512578,0.006057 - Station: Canning Town, 0.1 miles - Station: East India, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Royal Victoria, 0.6 miles, step-free access - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Bow Creek Ecology Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Essex Wharf, 0.1 miles - Park: Linear Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Malmesbury Road Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Braithwaite Park, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names music classes among the activities offered at the nursery. ### Food Meals are included in the fees paid to the nursery. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/) ### Outdoors Its website lists the outdoor details as an own garden and daily outdoor play at the nursery. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/nursery) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/nursery) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/nursery) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/_files/ugd/daef90_cb9f335cff1e49c68ebd4e527c60b95c.pdf) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/nursery) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/about-us) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Faraday School | | 4–11 | | | 0.3 miles | | St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Hallsville Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Star Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Woolmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Keir Hardie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Amelia House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/amelia-house-nursery-2813642) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Goldensparks Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldensparks-nursery-2549652) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Abrahams Care Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abrahams-care-kids-club-ey387612) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Bright Horizons East India Dock Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-east-india-dock-day-nursery-ey491425) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Matchbox Nursery Aberfeldy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-nursery-aberfeldy-2744942) | Report card Jan 2026 | | | 0.5 miles | | [Moksliukas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moksliukas-ey408935) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2877044) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.islandplayhouse.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.islandplayhouse.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Island+Playhouse+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ9XkYMmyp2EcRz4UiW121-iM) - 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.