Full-day nursery in Shacklewell, Hackney
The Bath House Children's Community Centre
76 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Latest report published 2 December 2022. Ofsted inspected again after the inspection shown above; we'll add the new results when we next update our records.
What Ofsted says it does well
“Babies quickly get used to the nursery routine.”
“Staff provide interactive story times for older children.”
“Children conduct themselves well throughout the day.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“ensure that staff get the support and coaching they need to extend their practice further and ensure children's interests are promoted to the highest level.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 1 March 2022. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 1997Reference 144646Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 1 March 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places77 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 15 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £768 |
| 2-year-olds | £672 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 9-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–18:00
- Ages
- 12 months to 4 years
- Weeks open
- 48 a year
Getting there
76 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY · More nurseries in E8
Stations
- Dalston Kingsland9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Dalston JunctionStep-free access11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Rectory Road12 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including The Petchey Academy, Shacklewell Lane and Shacklewell Lane / Amhurst Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Shacklewell Green2 min walk
- Hackney Downs7 min walk
- West Hackney Recreation Ground8 min walk
- Butterfield Green9 min walk
- Burder Close Community Space10 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hackney there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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The Bath House Children's Community Centre is a full-day nursery at 76 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY, in Shacklewell, Hackney. It is registered for 77 children and takes children aged 12 months to 4 years. It opens 09:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bath House Children's Community CentreThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–18:00 | 1–4 yrs | This nursery |
| Independent Place Nursery Children-First.InfoFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Chatter Bees Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:30 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Cherish ChildcareFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
| N Family Club Hackney DownsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Mother Bear NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Hackney Care For KidsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Hackney111
- All nurseries in E817
- Nurseries near Dalston Kingsland station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Halley House School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2024 under 0.1 miles
- Shacklewell Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.1 miles
- Princess May Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2023 0.3 miles
- The Garden School ages 4–18Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 0.3 miles
- St Matthias Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.3 miles
- The Children's House School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.4 miles
- Benthal Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does The Bath House Children's Community Centre cost?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre publishes these fees: per month £768 for under 2s, per month £1,152 for under 2s, per month £1,536 for under 2s, per month £1,920 for under 2s, per month £936 for under 2s, per month £1,404 for under 2s, per month £1,872 for under 2s, per month £2,223 for under 2s, per month £672 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,008 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,344 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,680 for 2-year-olds, per month £864 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,296 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,728 for 2-year-olds and per month £2,052 for 2-year-olds (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does The Bath House Children's Community Centre offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. The Bath House Children's Community Centre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does The Bath House Children's Community Centre take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. The Bath House Children's Community Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does The Bath House Children's Community Centre offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. The Bath House Children's Community Centre offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are The Bath House Children's Community Centre's opening hours?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre opens 09:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is The Bath House Children's Community Centre open all year?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre is open 48 weeks a year.
What ages does The Bath House Children's Community Centre take?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre takes children aged 12 months to 4 years.
What is The Bath House Children's Community Centre's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Bath House Children's Community Centre Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can The Bath House Children's Community Centre take?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 77 children at any one time.
What approach does The Bath House Children's Community Centre follow?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does The Bath House Children's Community Centre have outdoor space?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.
Does The Bath House Children's Community Centre support children with SEND?
The Bath House Children's Community Centre lists: SEND support and SENCo.
What is the nearest station to The Bath House Children's Community Centre?
Dalston Kingsland is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Bath House Children's Community Centre?
You can call 020 7923 7754 and visit www.bathhouse.org.uk.
Tools for parents in Hackney
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bathhouse.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 144646 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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