# Tiddley tots Nursery

Tiddley tots Nursery is a full-day nursery at 54 Bigland Street, London, E1 2ND, in St George in the East, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tiddley Tots Daycare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2711112  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 Bigland Street, London, E1 2ND
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 020 7791 3582
- Website: http://tiddleytotsnursery.com/
- Run by: [Tiddley Tots Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tiddley-tots-daycare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2711112

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 May 2025, 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/16/2711112

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2711112). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711112)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711112)
- 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/16/2711112)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 54 Bigland Street, London, E1 2ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.512648,-0.059137

- Station: Shadwell, 0.1 miles
- Station: Whitechapel, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wapping, 0.5 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gosling Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St George's Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cavell Street Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Swedenborg Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jubilee 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

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names the Montessori, Forest school and Curiosity Approach. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website also lists SEND support and cooking activities.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/our-approach)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/our-approach)
- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/our-approach)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/nutrition)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/parent-partnership)

### Settling in

Its website says each child's key person works with parents to decide how the child settles in, with a settling-in session arranged before the start day. The website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/parent-partnership)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/faqs)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/faqs)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/policies)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website names CCTV as a security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/policies)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://tiddleytotsnursery.com/nutrition)

### Getting a place

Its website says families contact the office and receive a registration form by post or email. They then complete and return the form, and agree a start day and settling-in session.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Buttercup Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Daffodil Preparatory School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Winterton House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterton-house-nursery-ey475969) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Green Gables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-ey338966) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Green Gables Primary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-ey546789) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-wapping-2707422) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rawdatul Atfaal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-2732949) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Kingdom Nursery @ Pinchin St](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-kingdom-nursery-pinchin-st-ey491298) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tiddley tots Nursery's opening hours?

Tiddley tots Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Tiddley tots Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tiddley tots Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tiddley tots Nursery take?

Tiddley tots Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tiddley tots Nursery?

Tiddley tots Nursery is run by Tiddley Tots Daycare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Tiddley tots Nursery follow?

Tiddley tots Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Curiosity Approach.

### Does Tiddley tots Nursery have outdoor space?

Tiddley tots Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Tiddley tots Nursery support children with SEND?

Tiddley tots Nursery lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Tiddley tots Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Tiddley tots Nursery?

You can call 020 7791 3582 and visit tiddleytotsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2711112)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (tiddleytotsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://tiddleytotsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tiddley+Tots+Nursery+Tower+Hamlets&query_place_id=ChIJq1v-HjUDdkgRQ9CBNl1eDEk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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