# MEplace Big

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-big-2710245  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 7 Meldola Yard, London, E9 5NW
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 73
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07311 310499
- Website: https://meplace.co/
- Run by: [ME PLACE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/me-place-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2710245

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 2024, 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/16/2710245

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2710245). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710245)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710245)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710245)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

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: 7 Meldola Yard, London, E9 5NW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542512,-0.026099

- Station: Hackney Wick, 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Stratford International, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Pudding Mill Lane, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 17 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, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 food (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- 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/terms-conditions)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website says children have 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

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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/terms-conditions)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/terms-conditions)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Small group sizes (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

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2024.

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

### 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.

## 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 |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bobby Moore Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [MEplace](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-2619274) | 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 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710245)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (meplace.co), as of 11 November 2026 (https://meplace.co/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MEplace+Big&query_place_id=ChIJD-a_s-wddkgR8KLjCrIHDks)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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