# Wood Wharf Kindergarten

Wood Wharf Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 8 Park Drive, London, E14 9ZW, in Cubitt Town, Tower Hamlets. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged 3 months to 4 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wood-wharf-kindergarten-2698974  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Park Drive, London, E14 9ZW
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 80
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3500 4605
- Website: https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2698974

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 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/16/2698974

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2698974). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698974)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698974)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698974)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 22 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1608149)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £2,750.33 |
| 2-year-olds | £2,750.33 |
| 3 and over | £2,521.13 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 12-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £200
- Deposit: £750

Source: nursery website (https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 8 Park Drive, London, E14 9ZW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.502111,-0.014053

- Station: South Quay, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canary Wharf, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Heron Quays, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harbour Quay Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harbord Square Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lovegrove Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Canada Square Park, 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses the Montessori approach. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website lists vegan options and healthy snacks provided.

- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website lists a growing or allotment area and local outings and trips.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says at least one settling-in session is recommended. After a place is confirmed, four sessions are arranged with a parent staying throughout, covering profile setup on the Famly app, an All about me form and baseline assessment, and short trials of leaving the room.

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/faqs)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/fees)

### Safety

Ofsted in 2025 found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/join/process)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should arrange a visit first, then complete the online admissions form and pay the £200 admin fee and £750 acceptance deposit. Places are offered first-come, first-served or go on the waiting list, and the nursery has a waiting list. The notice to leave is 12 weeks, and the nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Wood Wharf Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Seven Mills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cubitt Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woolmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mayflower Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bygrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-canada-square-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey543337) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Bank Street Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bank-street-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey548180) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rise 'N' Shine Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-n-shine-nursery-ltd-2780379) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-roundabout-nurseries-ltd-ey221045) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wonder Haven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-haven-2668774) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Skylines Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/skylines-nursery-2785676) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:00–20:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Wood Wharf Kindergarten cost?

Wood Wharf Kindergarten publishes these fees: per month £2,750.33 for under 2s, per month £2,322.50 for under 2s, per month £1,833.55 for under 2s, per month £2,750.33 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,322.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,833.55 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,521.13 for 3 and over, per month £2,128.96 for 3 and over and per month £1,680.76 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Wood Wharf Kindergarten offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Wood Wharf Kindergarten offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Wood Wharf Kindergarten offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Wood Wharf Kindergarten offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Wood Wharf Kindergarten's opening hours?

Wood Wharf Kindergarten opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Wood Wharf Kindergarten open all year?

Yes, Wood Wharf Kindergarten is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Wood Wharf Kindergarten take?

Wood Wharf Kindergarten takes children aged 3 months to 4 years.

### What is Wood Wharf Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wood Wharf Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 24 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Wood Wharf Kindergarten take?

Wood Wharf Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Wood Wharf Kindergarten?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Wood Wharf Kindergarten.

### Does Wood Wharf Kindergarten accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Wood Wharf Kindergarten accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Wood Wharf Kindergarten?

Yes. Wood Wharf Kindergarten lists a registration fee of £200 and a deposit of £750.

### What approach does Wood Wharf Kindergarten follow?

Wood Wharf Kindergarten's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### Does Wood Wharf Kindergarten have outdoor space?

Wood Wharf Kindergarten lists: Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Wood Wharf Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact Wood Wharf Kindergarten?

You can call 020 3500 4605 and visit www.woodwharfkindergarten.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2698974)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.woodwharfkindergarten.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.woodwharfkindergarten.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wood+Wharf+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJV176ED-l46URMxvMx-i2AMo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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