# The Play Den

The Play Den is a sessional pre-school at Darul Jannah Trust & Stratford Muslim Centre, 245 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3EU, in West Ham, Newham. It is registered for 14 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-play-den-2828252  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Darul Jannah Trust & Stratford Muslim Centre, 245 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3EU
- Registered places: 14
- Ofsted URN: 2828252

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2828252). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828252)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828252)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828252)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Newham that publish fees charge £50–£99.61 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Darul Jannah Trust & Stratford Muslim Centre, 245 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.532492,0.014862

- Station: Plaistow, 0.2 miles
- Station: West Ham, 0.4 miles
- Station: Abbey Road, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lister Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: West Ham Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stratford Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sandal Street Play Area, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Newham there are about 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Primary School | Primary | 1–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Curwen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| West Ham Church Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Selwyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Nest Daycare at Portway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-nest-daycare-at-portway-2885991) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [KidsZone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidszone-day-nursery-2672608) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wonder Years Preschool, Afterschool And Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-years-preschool-afterschool-and-holiday-club-ey560085) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Barney Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barney-bears-nursery-ey438992) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Smarty Pants Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smarty-pants-day-nursery-2674069) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [TREGS Day Care and Educational Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tregs-day-care-and-educational-centre-ey466827) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Play Den take?

The Play Den is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Play Den?

Plaistow is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2828252)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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