# Skylines Nursery

Skylines Nursery is a full-day nursery at 51 Skylines Village, London, E14 9TS, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 23 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–20:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Merrygoround London Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylines-nursery-2785676  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 51 Skylines Village, London, E14 9TS
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–20:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 23
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07450 350954
- Website: https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Merrygoround London Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merrygoround-london-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2785676

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785676

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2785676). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785676)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785676)
- Registered places: 23 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785676)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–20:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 51 Skylines Village, London, E14 9TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.499065,-0.012304

- Station: South Quay, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Crossharbour, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canary Wharf, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St John's Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Harbord Square Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lovegrove Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Indescon Square, 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach and a school readiness programme, with activities including children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, and drama. Its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching, and achievement, 'Expected standard'.

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers vegetarian and vegan options, halal and kosher meals, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)
- Kosher meals (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/healthy-lifestyle)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/environment)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions with parent and child take place before a child starts, and are planned around the child's needs and wishes. Sessions also take account of the routines of children already settled in the room.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/contact-5)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/contact-5)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/admissions)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/)

### Safety

Its 2026 Ofsted inspection found safeguarding standards met.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/learning-approach)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book a Show Around visit, then join the waiting list or apply via the online registration form; the nursery has a waiting list. Once a place is free, the deposit invoice must be paid within 2 working days. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Cubitt Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, Glenworth | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Canary Wharf Primary, East Ferry | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [KidsLab Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidslab-day-nursery-and-preschool-2600760) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Castalia Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castalia-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey470006) | Good | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-ey221045) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Docklands Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/docklands-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool-2768062) | Report card May 2026 | £25 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Skylines Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Skylines Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Skylines Nursery's opening hours?

Skylines Nursery opens 08:00–20:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Skylines Nursery take?

Skylines Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Skylines Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Skylines Nursery was inspected on 9 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Skylines Nursery take?

Skylines Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 23 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Skylines Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Skylines Nursery.

### Who runs Skylines Nursery?

Skylines Nursery is run by Merrygoround London Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Skylines Nursery follow?

Skylines Nursery's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Skylines Nursery have outdoor space?

Skylines Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Skylines Nursery?

Canary Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Skylines Nursery?

You can call 07450 350954 and visit www.skylinesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785676)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.skylinesnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.skylinesnursery.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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