# KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 50 Skylines Village, Limeharbour, London, E14 9TS, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 64 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Merrygoround London Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidslab-day-nursery-and-preschool-2600760 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 50 Skylines Village, Limeharbour, London, E14 9TS - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 24 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07450 350954 - Website: https://www.kidslab.org.uk/ - Run by: [Merrygoround London Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merrygoround-london-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2600760 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, 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/16/2600760 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2600760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600760) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600760) - Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600760) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1406920) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 50 Skylines Village, Limeharbour, London, E14 9TS Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.499030,-0.012310 - Station: South Quay, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: Crossharbour, 0.3 miles, no step-free access - Station: Canary Wharf, 0.4 miles, step-free access - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: St John's Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Harbord Square Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Lovegrove Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Indescon Square, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 64 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names a nature-based approach, a school readiness programme, SEND support, and speech and language support. Activities include music classes, children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, and drama. The 2023 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers a vegetarian menu, vegan options, halal and kosher meals, and an allergy-aware kitchen. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) - Kosher meals (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/healthy-lifestyle) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in sessions with parent and child are planned around the child's needs, taking account of already-settled children's routines. The child starts on an agreed date after the welcome pack is sent. - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/about-us) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/admissions) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) ### Safety The 2023 Ofsted inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.kidslab.org.uk/learning-approach) ### Getting a place Its website says applicants attend a Show Around visit, complete an online registration form, then pay the deposit within 2 working days of a place being offered and sign the contract electronically. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Cubitt Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | | 0.7 miles | | St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Skylines Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylines-nursery-2785676) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 08:00–20:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castalia-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey470006) | Good | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-ey221045) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-2768062) | Report card May 2026 | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool offer 30 funded hours? Yes. KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool take? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 9 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool take? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool. ### Does KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Merrygoround London Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool follow? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach and School readiness programme. ### Does KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips. ### Does KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool lists: SEND support and Speech and language support. ### What is the nearest station to KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool? Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 07450 350954 and visit www.kidslab.org.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2600760) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kidslab.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.kidslab.org.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=KidsLab+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJPaoSaWwDdkgRAw8w5_I-42M) - 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.