# Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens

Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens is a sessional pre-school at 1 Smart Street, LONDON, E2 0SN, in Globe Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Tate House Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tate-house-playgroup-meath-gardens-ey436158  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 1 Smart Street, LONDON, E2 0SN
- Registered places: 28
- Run by: [Tate House Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tate-house-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY436158

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436158

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY436158). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436158)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436158)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436158)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/558279)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Smart Street, LONDON, E2 0SN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.528590,-0.044219

- Station: Stepney Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Mile End, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Bethnal Green, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meath Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Mile End Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Wennington Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Carlton Square 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Gatehouse School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Globe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| London East Alternative Provision |  | 5–19 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Chisenhale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Olga Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bangabandhu Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tate House Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tate-house-playgroup-119621) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Rangers Kindergarten Natural Play And Learning](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rangers-kindergarten-natural-play-and-learning-ey562487) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Global Kids Day Care - Mile End Branch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/global-kids-day-care-mile-end-branch-ey466237) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Scallywags Parent Partnership Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-parent-partnership-nursery-2569379) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Wetherell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherell-nursery-ey428907) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Vernon Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vernon-pre-school-playgroup-ey231123) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens Good at its inspection on 25 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens take?

Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens?

Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens is run by Tate House Playgroup Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Tate House Playgroup @ Meath Gardens?

Stepney Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY436158)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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