# The Bath House Children's Community Centre 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-bath-house-childrens-community-centre-144646 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 76 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY - Ages: 12 months to 4 years - Opening hours: 09:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 48 a year - Registered places: 77 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 7923 7754 - Website: https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 144646 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 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/16/144646 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 1 March 2022: - Does well: "Babies quickly get used to the nursery routine." - Does well: "Staff provide interactive story times for older children." - Does well: "Children conduct themselves well throughout the day." - 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." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144646 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1997 (Reference 144646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144646) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144646) - Registered places: 77 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144646) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/469344) ## Fees | Age | Per month | |---|---| | Under 2s | £768 | | 2-year-olds | £672 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 9-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/fees.html), 11 November 2026. 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 Address: 76 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EY Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.552034,-0.071392 - Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.3 miles - Station: Dalston Junction, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Rectory Road, 0.5 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Shacklewell Green, under 0.1 miles - Park: Hackney Downs, 0.3 miles - Park: West Hackney Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Butterfield Green, 0.4 miles - Park: Burder Close Community Space, 0.4 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/rainbow-room.html) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/wholesome-meals.html) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/wholesome-meals.html) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/wholesome-meals.html) - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/rainbow-room.html) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/rainbow-room.html) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/holiday-club.html) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/holiday-club.html) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/holiday-club.html) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/parent-information-pack.html) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/uploads/1/2/5/0/12500273/bh_parent_info_pack_sept_2023.pdf) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/rainbow-room.html) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/rainbow-room.html) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/rainbow-room.html) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Halley House School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Shacklewell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Princess May Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Garden School | | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Children's House School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Benthal Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Independent Place Nursery Children-First.Info](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/independent-place-nursery-children-first-info-ey481057) | Outstanding | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Chatter Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chatter-bees-day-nursery-ey501685) | Good | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Cherish Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherish-childcare-2816446) | | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [N Family Club Hackney Downs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-hackney-downs-2711171) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Mother Bear Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-bear-nursery-2817338) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Hackney Care For Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackney-care-for-kids-144589) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144646) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bathhouse.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.bathhouse.org.uk/) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.