# Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is a full-day nursery at Docklands Branch, 2 Lawn House Close, London, E14 9YQ, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 63 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 has a Google rating of 4.5 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-ey221045  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Docklands Branch, 2 Lawn House Close, London, E14 9YQ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 020 3069 7314
- Website: http://mrnnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY221045

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 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/EY221045

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2002 (Reference EY221045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221045)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221045)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221045)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/79933)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Docklands Branch, 2 Lawn House Close, London, E14 9YQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.500141,-0.010100

- Station: South Quay, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Crossharbour, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canary Wharf, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harbord Square Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St John's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lovegrove Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.4 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a Reggio Emilia inspired approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names a sensory room as a support.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)

### Settling in

Its website says there is a tailored settling-in process for the parent and child, described on its Docklands page. Its website also says the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/partnership-with-parents)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.mrnnursery.co.uk/docklands-nursery)

## 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) |  | 0.2 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 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 |
| Woolmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castalia-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey470006) | Good | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Skylines Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylines-nursery-2785676) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–20:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidslab-day-nursery-and-preschool-2600760) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wood Wharf Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wood-wharf-kindergarten-2698974) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's opening hours?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd Good at its inspection on 28 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd take?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd is run by Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What approach does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd follow?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd support children with SEND?

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd?

You can call 020 3069 7314 and visit mrnnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY221045)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (mrnnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://mrnnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Magic+Roundabout+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt8DFlaQCdkgRWlWBlkIeGy8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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