# Mother Bear Nursery

Mother Bear Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 10 Parkhaus, 1A Downs Road, Hackney, E5 8QJ, in Shacklewell, Hackney. It is registered for 32 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-bear-nursery-2817338  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 10 Parkhaus, 1A Downs Road, Hackney, E5 8QJ
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 2817338

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2817338). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817338)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817338)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817338)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1904039)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 10 Parkhaus, 1A Downs Road, Hackney, E5 8QJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555661,-0.066067

- Station: Rectory Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Hackney Downs, 0.5 miles
- Station: Clapton, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hackney Downs, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shacklewell Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: West Hackney Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stoke Newington Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Clapton Pond, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hackney there are about 2.8 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benthal Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Shacklewell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Al-Falah Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Halley House School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Northwold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club Hackney Downs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-hackney-downs-2711171) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hill Top Daycare Nursery Ltd (Roof Top Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-daycare-nursery-ltd-roof-top-nursery-ey308928) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hackney Holiday Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackney-holiday-scheme-2599504) | Met |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chatter Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatter-bees-day-nursery-ey501685) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hackney Care For Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackney-care-for-kids-144589) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Linden Children and Family Hub Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-children-and-family-hub-nursery-ey450405) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Mother Bear Nursery take?

Mother Bear Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mother Bear Nursery?

Rectory Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817338)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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