# Matchbox Day Nursery

Matchbox Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1-2 Butler House, Burdett Road, LONDON, E14 7AB, in Coalmakers Wharf, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 98 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Matchbox Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-day-nursery-ey265143  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1-2 Butler House, Burdett Road, LONDON, E14 7AB
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 020 7987 6296
- Run by: [Matchbox Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/matchbox-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY265143

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 February 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/EY265143

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2003 (Reference EY265143). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265143)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265143)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265143)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/83377)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1-2 Butler House, Burdett Road, LONDON, E14 7AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.515130,-0.028363

- Station: Westferry, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Limehouse, 0.5 miles
- Station: Langdon Park, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brickfield Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mile End Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Anne's Churchyard, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bartlett Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cowslip Meadow, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stebon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Way Trust School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Hamlet School |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Miracles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-2523056) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Limehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-limehouse-ey539506) | Good | £85 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [St Paul's Way Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-way-centre-ey562142) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849215) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Burdett Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burdett-playgroup-ey481894) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849214) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Matchbox Day Nursery's opening hours?

Matchbox Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Matchbox Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Matchbox Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Matchbox Day Nursery take?

Matchbox Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### Who runs Matchbox Day Nursery?

Matchbox Day Nursery is run by Matchbox Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Matchbox Day Nursery?

Limehouse is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Matchbox Day Nursery?

You can call 020 7987 6296.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY265143)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Matchbox+day+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJL5QhsTQddkgRWKjeqD_2Hn0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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