Full-day nursery in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery
Unit D, Great Eastern Enterprise Centre, 3 Millharbour, LONDON, E14 9XP · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2008Reference EY372099Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 28 November 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places106 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 27 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £150£15 an hour | £110 | £1,675 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
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- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
Unit D, Great Eastern Enterprise Centre, 3 Millharbour, LONDON, E14 9XP · More nurseries in E14
Stations
- South QuayNo step-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- CrossharbourNo step-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Canary WharfStep-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including East Ferry Road, Admirals Way and South Quay Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Indescon Square2 min walk
- Canary Central4 min walk
- Harbour Quay Gardens7 min walk
- Erebus Gardens7 min walk
- Jubilee Park7 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.
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.
What parents say
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Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit D, Great Eastern Enterprise Centre, 3 Millharbour, LONDON, E14 9XP, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 106 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £82.35 to £150 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 39 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 and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
- Art studio / atelierSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanterns Arts & Educational NurseryThis nursery | Good | £82.35 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & PreschoolFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Crossharbour Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Wonder HavenFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Barkantine Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTDFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| KidsLab Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Tower Hamlets81
- All nurseries in E1433
- Nurseries near South Quay station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Seven Mills Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.2 miles
- Arnhem Wharf Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Cubitt Town Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected February 2025 0.5 miles
- Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.5 miles
- St Edmund's Catholic School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2023 0.6 miles
- Harbinger Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.7 miles
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2022 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery cost?
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery publishes these fees: full day £150 for all ages, full day £82.35 for all ages, half day £110 for all ages, half day £90 for all ages and per month £1,675 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery's opening hours?
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery open all year?
Yes, Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery take?
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery.
What approach does Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery follow?
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery have outdoor space?
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery support children with SEND?
Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery?
Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery?
You can call 020 7363 0951 and visit www.lanternsartsnursery.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.lanternsartsnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY372099 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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