Full-day nursery in Hackney
Nursery Of Happy Stories
106-108 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LH · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (9 reviews)
- About 400 m (5 min walk) from Hackney Central station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since December 2025Reference 2869770Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places50 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 4 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £2,102 |
| 2-year-olds | £2,102 |
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.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 9 months to 5 years
Getting there
106-108 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LH · More nurseries in E9
Stations
- Hackney CentralStep-free access7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- HomertonNo step-free access8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Hackney Downs12 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
16 bus stops within 400 m, including Ponsford Street, Homerton Terrace and The City Academy.
Parks and playgrounds
- The Walled Garden4 min walk
- Shore Gardens6 min walk
- Build Up Hackney6 min walk
- Clapton Square7 min walk
- Homerton Grove8 min walk
- Playground3 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Nursery Of Happy Stories is a full-day nursery at 106-108 Morning Lane, London, E9 6LH, in Hackney. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).
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 says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and describes the setting as inclusive. Music classes and STEM activities are named on its website as activities offered.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says its kitchen is allergy-aware.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
Settling in
The nursery's website says care is organised through a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
According to its website, families should book a visit to meet the staff and see the setting, then provide a birth certificate, proof of address and immunisation records to enrol. Admissions are rolling, so children can join at any point in the year. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery Of Happy StoriesThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Morningside PreschoolSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Bloomers Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Alpha NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Little Gems Nursery (Homerton)Sessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Pembury Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Pembury Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Morningside Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected September 2023 under 0.1 miles
- St John and St James CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 under 0.1 miles
- The Olive School, Hackney Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected May 2025 0.2 miles
- Berger Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected March 2025 0.2 miles
- Orchard Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected November 2025 0.4 miles
- Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected April 2023 0.5 miles
- St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.5 miles
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 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 Nursery Of Happy Stories cost?
Nursery Of Happy Stories publishes these fees: per month £2,102 for under 2s, per month £1,681 for under 2s, per month £1,261 for under 2s, per month £841 for under 2s, per month £2,102 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,681 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,261 for 2-year-olds and per month £841 for 2-year-olds (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Nursery Of Happy Stories offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Nursery Of Happy Stories take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Nursery Of Happy Stories offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Nursery Of Happy Stories's opening hours?
Nursery Of Happy Stories opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Nursery Of Happy Stories take?
Nursery Of Happy Stories takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.
How many children can Nursery Of Happy Stories take?
Nursery Of Happy Stories is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Nursery Of Happy Stories?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Nursery Of Happy Stories.
Does Nursery Of Happy Stories accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Nursery Of Happy Stories accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Nursery Of Happy Stories follow?
Nursery Of Happy Stories's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.
Does Nursery Of Happy Stories support children with SEND?
Nursery Of Happy Stories lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Nursery Of Happy Stories?
Hackney Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Nursery Of Happy Stories?
You can call 020 7971 1027 and visit www.nurseryofhappystories.com.
Tools for parents in Hackney
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in HackneyFees by age in Hackney
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.nurseryofhappystories.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.
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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 2869770 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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