# MEplace

MEplace is a full-day nursery at MEplace Nursery, Bagel Factory Central, Unit 2, 17, Rothbury Rd, London, E9 5EN, in Hackney Wick, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 95 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 45 reviews (November 2026). It is run by ME PLACE Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-2619274  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: MEplace Nursery, Bagel Factory Central, Unit 2, 17, Rothbury Rd, London, E9 5EN
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 95
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07311 310535
- Website: http://www.meplace.co/
- Run by: [ME PLACE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/me-place-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2619274

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 October 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/16/2619274

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2619274). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619274)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619274)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619274)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: MEplace Nursery, Bagel Factory Central, Unit 2, 17, Rothbury Rd, London, E9 5EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542304,-0.025431

- Station: Hackney Wick, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Stratford International, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Pudding Mill Lane, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Canal Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Canal Park (North), 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wick Green, 0.3 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 45 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's 2022 Ofsted inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good. Its website describes the setting as Inclusive.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says food options include organic food, a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast provided.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is a gradual process over several weeks. Week 1 is a Settling In Week with phased starts, where the child attends for longer each day, and parents are encouraged to attend every day that week at no extra cost.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/about-us)

### Safety

The 2022 Ofsted inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. Its website says security includes CCTV.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/nursery-policies)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book a tour using the form on each nursery page, then complete the Starter Form and meet the Nursery Manager, and that a deposit is required to secure a place. The nursery has a waiting list, requires 8 weeks' notice to leave, and accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ickburgh School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bobby Moore Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chisenhale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [MEplace Big](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-big-2710245) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Montessori On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-on-the-park-ey556252) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Gainsborough Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gainsborough-pre-school-2612322) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [East Wick Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-wick-kids-2701067) | Good | £120 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ranwell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ranwell-playgroup-ey558187) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Kids Hackney Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-kids-hackney-ltd-2662153) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does MEplace offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. MEplace offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are MEplace's opening hours?

MEplace opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does MEplace take?

MEplace takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### What is MEplace's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated MEplace Good at its inspection on 25 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can MEplace take?

MEplace is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at MEplace?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at MEplace.

### Who runs MEplace?

MEplace is run by ME PLACE Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### Does MEplace have outdoor space?

MEplace lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does MEplace support children with SEND?

MEplace lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to MEplace?

Hackney Wick is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact MEplace?

You can call 07311 310535 and visit www.meplace.co.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2619274)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.meplace.co), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.meplace.co/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MEplace+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJe71g2FsddkgR7Wz69v9hAJE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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