# Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping is a full-day nursery at St. Peters Centre, Reardon Street, London, E1W 2QH, in St George in the East, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 67 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-wapping-2766971  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Peters Centre, Reardon Street, London, E1W 2QH
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 020 7680 1096
- Website: https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2766971

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766971

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2766971). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766971)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766971)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766971)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1707607)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: St. Peters Centre, Reardon Street, London, E1W 2QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.505628,-0.059705

- Station: Wapping, 0.1 miles
- Station: Rotherhithe, 0.4 miles
- Station: Shadwell, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wapping Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wapping Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wapping Rose Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: St John's Churchyard, 0.1 miles
- Park: Wapping Woods, 0.1 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names Montessori, Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, nature-based and early phonics approaches. Listed activities include music classes, children's yoga, cooking activities, art studio / atelier, library visits and STEM activities. The 2026 Ofsted report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Needs attention' and achievement 'Needs attention'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/introduction-to-yoga-and-mindfulness-at-puddle-jumpers)

### Food

Meals are cooked on site, and its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware.

- 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, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom, regular park trips, a growing / allotment area and a mud kitchen. Local outings and trips are also listed.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/mental-health-awareness)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)

### Settling in

Its website says there are three settling-in sessions, which are not chargeable, and that extra sessions can be arranged. The first meets the key person and collects information such as dietary and health needs, and the second completes a baseline assessment. In the third, the child may be left playing in the room for a short time.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/joining-us)

### Safety

At its 2026 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding standards were met.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)

### 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/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/about)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://puddlejumpersnursery.com/our-nurseries/wapping)

### Getting a place

Its website says families apply through an online registration form giving child and parent details, desired start date, attendance pattern, funding eligibility and any additional needs. The applicant then chooses the Wapping nursery.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Albion Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Step By Step Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-nursery-ey371767) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Green Gables Primary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-ey546789) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Green Gables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-ey338966) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-wapping-2707422) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Littlepips Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/littlepips-preschool-2632094) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Maxxi Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maxxi-childcare-2853680) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping's opening hours?

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping open all year?

Yes, Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping take?

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping's Ofsted rating?

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping was inspected on 13 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping take?

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### What approach does Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping follow?

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping have outdoor space?

Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping?

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

### How do I contact Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping?

You can call 020 7680 1096 and visit puddlejumpersnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766971)
- 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+Wapping&query_place_id=ChIJlX8m4QMDdkgRny8igU_GfPM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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