# Winterton House Nursery

Winterton House Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 16 Deancross Street, London, E1 2QA, in St George in the East, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 140 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 17 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterton-house-nursery-ey475969  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 16 Deancross Street, London, E1 2QA
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 140
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7791 5134
- Website: http://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY475969

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475969

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 9 October 2024:

- Does well: "The manager is an inspirational leader who ensures that all staff have the highest aspirations for children."
- Does well: "Staff provide clear boundaries and structure to children's learning and play."
- Does well: "Developing children's language and literacy skills is given the utmost importance."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475969

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY475969). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475969)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475969)
- Registered places: 140 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475969)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: from 2 years

## Getting there

Address: 16 Deancross Street, London, E1 2QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.513622,-0.055524

- Station: Shadwell, 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Whitechapel, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wapping, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gosling Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Cavell Street Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Sidney Square Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ford Square Gardens, 0.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/curriculum.html)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/parents-information.html)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/nursery-blog/todller-room-weekly-newsletter)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/curriculum.html)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/curriculum.html)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/about.html)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/curriculum.html)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/curriculum.html)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/how-to-find-us.html)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Michael Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Bigland Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Daffodil Preparatory School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Buttercup Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stepney Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddley tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2711112) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Claire Bears](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claire-bears-2647635) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Green Gables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-ey338966) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Green Gables Primary Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-gables-primary-nursery-school-ey546789) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rawdatul Atfaal](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawdatul-atfaal-2732949) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Purple Lion Day Nursery Wapping](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-lion-day-nursery-wapping-2707422) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Winterton House Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Winterton House Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Winterton House Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Winterton House Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Winterton House Nursery's opening hours?

Winterton House Nursery opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Winterton House Nursery take?

Winterton House Nursery takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Winterton House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Winterton House Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 9 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Winterton House Nursery take?

Winterton House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 140 children at any one time.

### What approach does Winterton House Nursery follow?

Winterton House Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Winterton House Nursery have outdoor space?

Winterton House Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does Winterton House Nursery support children with SEND?

Winterton House Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Winterton House Nursery?

Shadwell is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Winterton House Nursery?

You can call 020 7791 5134 and visit www.wintertonhousenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475969)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.wintertonhousenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.wintertonhousenursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winterton+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJf1gm6CwDdkgRYbzNLoxCieE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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