# Step By Step Nursery

Step By Step Nursery is a full-day nursery at 15 Chandler Street, London, E1W 2QL, in St George in the East, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/step-by-step-nursery-ey371767  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 15 Chandler Street, London, E1W 2QL
- Registered places: 52
- Ofsted URN: EY371767

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 2022, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371767

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY371767). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371767)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371767)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371767)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 15 Chandler Street, London, E1W 2QL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.506137,-0.058928

- Station: Wapping, 0.1 miles
- Station: Shadwell, 0.4 miles
- Station: Rotherhithe, 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 Woods, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wapping Rose Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: St John's Churchyard, 0.2 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


## 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 |
| 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 |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddle Jumpers Nursery - Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-wapping-2766971) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Green Gables Primary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-ey546789) | Good |  |  | 0.2 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 is Step By Step Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Step By Step Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Step By Step Nursery take?

Step By Step Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Step By Step Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371767)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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