# Lanterns Arts & Educational Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lanterns-arts-and-educational-nursery-ey372099  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit D, Great Eastern Enterprise Centre, 3 Millharbour, LONDON, E14 9XP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 106
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7363 0951
- Website: https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY372099

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 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/EY372099

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2008 (Reference EY372099). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372099)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372099)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372099)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/66049)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £150 (£15 an hour) | £110 | £1,675 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/nursery-fees), 11 November 2026.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Unit D, Great Eastern Enterprise Centre, 3 Millharbour, LONDON, E14 9XP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.498669,-0.018412

- Station: South Quay, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Crossharbour, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canary Wharf, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Indescon Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Canary Central, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Erebus Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/the-early-years)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/nursery-fees)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/baby-school)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/the-early-years)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/nursery-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/aboutus)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/the-early-years)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/aboutus)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/find-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/baby-school)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/the-early-years)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/the-early-years)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 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 | 0.5 miles |
| 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harbinger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |
| [Crossharbour Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crossharbour-montessori-day-nursery-ey412586) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Barkantine Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barkantine-community-nursery-ey288508) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidslab-day-nursery-and-preschool-2600760) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372099)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.lanternsartsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.lanternsartsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lanterns+Arts+%26+Educational+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ1_TBTbkCdkgRJsqq3p8500U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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