# Vernon Pre-School Playgroup

Vernon Pre-School Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 29 Vernon Road, Bow, London, E3 5HQ, in Festubert Place, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vernon-pre-school-playgroup-ey231123  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 29 Vernon Road, Bow, London, E3 5HQ
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 020 8981 7516
- Ofsted URN: EY231123

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 May 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/EY231123

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2002 (Reference EY231123). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231123)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231123)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231123)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/77195)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 Vernon Road, Bow, London, E3 5HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.531371,-0.028778

- Station: Bow Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bow Church, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Mile End, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: McKenna Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Selwyn Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lefevre Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Stephen's Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tredegar Square, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Malmesbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Phoenix School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Olga Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wellington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chisenhale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Agnes RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Childrens House Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ranwell Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ranwell-playgroup-ey558187) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Pillar Box Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillar-box-montessori-119603) | Good |  | 08:00–18:55 | 0.3 miles |
| [Pillar Box Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pillar-box-gardens-nursery-ey152556) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Montessori On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-on-the-park-ey556252) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 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 |
| [Little Miracles Nursery - Rainhill Way](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-miracles-nursery-rainhill-way-2883032) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Vernon Pre-School Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Vernon Pre-School Playgroup Good at its inspection on 17 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Vernon Pre-School Playgroup take?

Vernon Pre-School Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Vernon Pre-School Playgroup?

Bow Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Vernon Pre-School Playgroup?

You can call 020 8981 7516.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY231123)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bridgehouse+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJsTdzrz4ddkgRDuj2pXDdlWI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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