# Puddle Jumpers Nursery Puddle Jumpers Nursery is a full-day nursery at 33 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, E14 8HH, in Limehouse, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 90 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 29 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-2537114 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 33 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, E14 8HH - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 90 - Phone: 020 7538 3355 - Website: https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2537114 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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. Inspection history: - 7 June 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good - 12 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good - 20 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537114 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2537114). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537114) - Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 7 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537114) - Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537114) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1229614) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 33 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, E14 8HH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.510755,-0.030279 - Station: Westferry, 0.1 miles, no step-free access - Station: Limehouse, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: West India Quay, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: St Anne's Churchyard, under 0.1 miles - Park: Kings Wharf Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Ropemakers Fields, under 0.1 miles - Park: Rectory Gardens, 0.1 miles - Park: Brickfield Gardens, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, nature-based and early phonics approaches, and names music classes, children's yoga and cooking activities. The Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness and quality of education Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/the-great-outdoors) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/introduction-to-yoga-and-mindfulness-at-puddle-jumpers) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-food) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, an outdoor classroom, a mud kitchen, a growing / allotment area, daily and all-weather outdoor play, regular park trips and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/the-great-outdoors) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/the-great-outdoors) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/world-book-day-2021) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/the-great-outdoors) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/about) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system and three settling-in sessions, which are not chargeable. Session one meets the key person and collects key information, session two does a baseline assessment, and session three leaves the child playing in the room briefly; extra sessions are arranged if needed. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/joining-us) ### Safety The Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged safeguarding effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/limehouse) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/about) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/about) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/ready-steady-cook) ### Getting a place Its website says applications are made through an online registration form, asking for the child's name and date of birth, parent contact details, start date, attendance pattern and preferred nursery (Limehouse or Wapping). ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cyril Jackson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Sir William Burrough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Hamlet School | | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Stebon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Cayley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Limehouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-limehouse-ey539506) | Good | £85 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Matchbox Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-day-nursery-ey265143) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Miracles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-2523056) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849214) | | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey543342) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Iqra Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iqra-preschool-2849215) | | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Puddle Jumpers Nursery's opening hours? Puddle Jumpers Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Puddle Jumpers Nursery open all year? Yes, Puddle Jumpers Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What is Puddle Jumpers Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Puddle Jumpers Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Puddle Jumpers Nursery take? Puddle Jumpers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time. ### What approach does Puddle Jumpers Nursery follow? Puddle Jumpers Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, Nature-based approach and Early phonics. ### Does Puddle Jumpers Nursery have outdoor space? Puddle Jumpers Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Puddle Jumpers Nursery? Limehouse is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Puddle Jumpers Nursery? You can call 020 7538 3355 and visit puddlejumpersnursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537114) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (puddlejumpersnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddle+Jumpers+Nursery+Limehouse&query_place_id=ChIJKVvcEswCdkgRSDvNZrR3fMU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.