# Little Knuckles Nursery

Little Knuckles Nursery is a full-day nursery at 43 Liberty Bridge Road, London, E15 1FT, in Stratford New Town, Newham. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £89 to £93 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Knuckles Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-knuckles-nursery-2568691  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 43 Liberty Bridge Road, London, E15 1FT
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3488 2417
- Website: https://littleknuckles.com/
- Run by: [Little Knuckles Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-knuckles-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2568691

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, 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/16/2568691

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2568691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568691)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568691)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568691)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1245709)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £93 (£8.45 an hour) | – |
| 2-year-olds | £91 (£8.27 an hour) | £48 |
| 3 and over | £89 (£8.09 an hour) | £46 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £300
- Deposit: £150
- Registration fee: £90

Source: nursery website (https://littleknuckles.com/fees-stratford-branch), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 43 Liberty Bridge Road, London, E15 1FT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548734,-0.003835

- Station: Stratford International, 0.3 miles
- Station: Maryland, 0.4 miles
- Station: Stratford (London), 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Major Road Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mirabelle Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Chandos Road Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Drapers Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Belvedere, 0.2 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery was rated Good overall and Good for quality of education at its Ofsted inspection in 2022. Its website says it offers language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and drama.

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and is a nut-free setting.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/about-us)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/fees-stratford-branch)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. Its website says the nursery uses CCTV.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/about-us)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/star-room)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://littleknuckles.com/home)

### Getting a place

Its website says to register your child using the online form, then pay the refundable deposit (£300) and the non-refundable admin fee (£90) before the start date. The fact sheet also lists a registration fee of £90, a deposit fee of £150, and a notice period to leave of 8 weeks. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Harris Academy Chobham | All-through | 3–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Colegrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Downsell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oasis School 21 | All-through | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Bear's 3 Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bears-3-ltd-ey464872) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2621404) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-angels-day-nursery-2669311) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Niños Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-ninos-day-nursery-2729587) | Good | £70 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [N Family Club Stratford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-stratford-2629994) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Alphabet House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-alphabet-house-nursery-school-132241) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Knuckles Nursery cost?

Little Knuckles Nursery publishes these fees: full day £93 for under 2s, full day £91 for 2-year-olds, half day £48 for 2-year-olds, full day £89 for 3 and over and half day £46 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Knuckles Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Little Knuckles Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Little Knuckles Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Knuckles Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Knuckles Nursery's opening hours?

Little Knuckles Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Knuckles Nursery open all year?

Yes, Little Knuckles Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Knuckles Nursery take?

Little Knuckles Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Knuckles Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Knuckles Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Knuckles Nursery take?

Little Knuckles Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Knuckles Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Little Knuckles Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Knuckles Nursery?

Yes. Little Knuckles Nursery lists a deposit of £300, a deposit of £150 and a registration fee of £90.

### Who runs Little Knuckles Nursery?

Little Knuckles Nursery is run by Little Knuckles Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Knuckles Nursery?

Stratford International is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Knuckles Nursery?

You can call 020 3488 2417 and visit littleknuckles.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2568691)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littleknuckles.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littleknuckles.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Knuckles+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ6dRd8XwddkgR2Scp8uR8BeM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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