Full-day nursery in Hackney Wick, Tower Hamlets
MEplace Big
7 Meldola Yard, London, E9 5NW · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
Fees
- Registration fee
- £100
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 9 months to 5 years
Getting there
7 Meldola Yard, London, E9 5NW · More nurseries in E9
Stations
- Hackney WickNo step-free access3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Stratford InternationalStep-free access18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Pudding Mill LaneStep-free access19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including Rothbury Road, Hackney Wick Station and White Post Lane.
Parks and playgrounds
- Victoria Park3 min walk
- Canal Park5 min walk
- Canal Park (North)5 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park6 min walk
- Wick Green6 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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MEplace Big is a full-day nursery at 7 Meldola Yard, London, E9 5NW, in Hackney Wick, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 73 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 August 2024, 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 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by ME PLACE Limited.
Run by ME PLACE Limited (company), which runs 5 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good overall and Good for quality of education. Its website describes the setting as inclusive.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers organic food, a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks.
- Organic foodSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says children have daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Settling in takes place gradually over several weeks, with phased starts. Week 1 is a 'Settling In Week', when children attend for longer each day and parents are encouraged to attend every day at no extra cost. Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2024.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, families express interest or book a tour, then complete the Application Form and Starter Form. Once accepted, families pay a non-refundable £100 admin fee and the deposit within five days, and attend an onboarding meeting with the Nursery Manager. The nursery has a waiting list, a registration fee of £100, and requires 8 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEplace BigThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| MEplaceFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Montessori On The ParkFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Gainsborough Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–3 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| East Wick KidsFull-day nursery | Good | £120 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Ranwell PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Bright Kids Hackney LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Hackney Wick3
- All nurseries in Tower Hamlets81
- All nurseries in E912
- Nurseries near Hackney Wick station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Gainsborough Primary School Primaryages 0–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.2 miles
- Mossbourne Riverside Academy Primaryages 3–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.2 miles
- Ickburgh School ages 3–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.6 miles
- Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected April 2023 0.7 miles
- Bobby Moore Academy All-throughages 4–19Ofsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.7 miles
- Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2022 0.7 miles
- Berger Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.8 miles
- Kingsmead Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does MEplace Big offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. MEplace Big offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are MEplace Big's opening hours?
MEplace Big opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does MEplace Big take?
MEplace Big takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.
What is MEplace Big's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated MEplace Big Good at its inspection on 21 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can MEplace Big take?
MEplace Big is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.
Are meals included at MEplace Big?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at MEplace Big.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at MEplace Big?
Yes. MEplace Big lists a registration fee of £100.
Who runs MEplace Big?
MEplace Big is run by ME PLACE Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.
Does MEplace Big have outdoor space?
MEplace Big lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
Does MEplace Big support children with SEND?
MEplace Big lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to MEplace Big?
Hackney Wick is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact MEplace Big?
You can call 07311 310499 and visit meplace.co.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (meplace.co) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2710245 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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