Full-day nursery in Silvertown, Newham
Nest Royal Wharf
30 Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2TF · 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
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2019Reference 2565263Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 25 August 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places39 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 2 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £2,329.17 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- from 6 months
Getting there
30 Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2TF · More nurseries in E16
Stations
- Pontoon DockStep-free access7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- West SilvertownStep-free access7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Royal Docks17 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including Royal Crest Avenue, Mill Road and Boxley Street.
Parks and playgrounds
- Royal Wharf Gardens1 min walk
- Corinthian Square1 min walk
- Lyle Park4 min walk
- Thames Barrier Park5 min walk
- Britannia Village Green7 min walk
- Playground1 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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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Nest Royal Wharf is a full-day nursery at 30 Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2TF, in Silvertown, Newham. It is registered for 39 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Hestia Education Ltd..
Run by Hestia Education Ltd. (company), which runs 3 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website names a nature-based approach and Makaton signing. Its website lists music classes, language classes, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both rated Good.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher options, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. It also says the kitchen is allergy-aware and the setting is nut-free.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Halal mealsSource: nursery website
- Kosher mealsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play.
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in involves three in-nursery sessions in the two weeks before the official start date, included in the fees, following an online handover and a pre-settle phone call. Its website also lists a key person system as part of its care.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says applications start with an online handover and short forms, followed by a phone call to complete the paperwork and joining questions. A pre-settle phone call is then booked to learn about the home routine. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Royal WharfThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 6 mo | This nursery |
| Nest Marco PoloFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Bright Start NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £92.50 | 07:45–18:30 | from 6 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Tiny Town Daycare LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby UnitFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| The Alphabet House Nursery SchoolsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at London ExcelFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Silvertown6
- All nurseries in Newham94
- All nurseries in E1621
- Nurseries near Pontoon Dock station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Royal Wharf Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 under 0.1 miles
- Britannia Village Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.2 miles
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected December 2025 0.8 miles
- Windrush Charlton Primary School Primaryages 4–11 0.8 miles
- Drew Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.8 miles
- Millennium Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.9 miles
- Hallsville Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected January 2023 1.0 miles
- Faraday School ages 4–11 1.0 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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How much does Nest Royal Wharf cost?
Nest Royal Wharf publishes these fees: per month £2,329.17 for under 2s (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Nest Royal Wharf's opening hours?
Nest Royal Wharf opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Nest Royal Wharf take?
Nest Royal Wharf takes children aged from 6 months.
What is Nest Royal Wharf's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Nest Royal Wharf Good at its inspection on 25 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Nest Royal Wharf take?
Nest Royal Wharf is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Nest Royal Wharf?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Nest Royal Wharf.
Does Nest Royal Wharf accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Nest Royal Wharf accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Nest Royal Wharf?
Nest Royal Wharf is run by Hestia Education Ltd., which runs 3 nurseries.
What approach does Nest Royal Wharf follow?
Nest Royal Wharf's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.
Does Nest Royal Wharf have outdoor space?
Nest Royal Wharf lists: Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play.
Does Nest Royal Wharf support children with SEND?
Nest Royal Wharf lists: Makaton signing.
How do I contact Nest Royal Wharf?
You can call 020 3990 4127 and visit www.nestnurseries.com.
Tools for parents in Newham
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nestnurseries.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2565263 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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