Nurseries in Canning Town
This page covers Canning Town, the Royal Docks and Custom House, all in E16, and lists 31 early years settings. By type: day nurseries 19, school nursery classes 10, pre-schools 1 and nursery schools 1. Together they report 1,133 registered places.
Of the day nurseries and pre-schools, the older grading shows 16 Good and 0 Outstanding. New report cards: 2, with 0 strong in at least 4 of 6 areas. Not yet inspected: 2, so ask a nursery directly about its inspection history before you book a visit.
Six stations are linked to this page: Prince Regent, Custom House, Royal Victoria, Pontoon Dock, West Silvertown and Royal Albert. Settings by nearest station: Custom House 5, Pontoon Dock 6, Royal Victoria 4, Star Lane 3, Prince Regent 3 and West Silvertown 3.
Compare options using the highest-rated nurseries in Newham list and the Newham fees page. Neighbouring areas with their own pages: Plaistow and East Ham.
Canning Town in numbers
31
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 19
- School nursery classes
- 10
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Pre-schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,133
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 2
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 0
- Good
- 16
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 2
Every setting in Canning Town
31 of 31 settings in Canning Town
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Start NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Start Nursery | E16 | 67 places | Not yet inspected | Pontoon Dock 420 m1.2 km from centre |
| Britannia Village Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Britannia Village Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | West Silvertown 250 m810 m from centre |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery at London ExcelDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel | E16 | 107 places | Good | Custom House 230 m260 m from centre |
| Clever Cloggs Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Clever Cloggs Day Nursery | E16 | 47 places | Good | Custom House 300 m350 m from centre |
| Cribs Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Cribs Day Nursery | E16 | 27 places | Good | Custom House 660 m730 m from centre |
| Dot's Tots Day Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Dot's Tots Day Nursery Limited | E16 | 77 places | Good | Prince Regent 540 m600 m from centre |
| Drew Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Drew Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Good | London City Airport 120 m1.4 km from centre |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Edith Kerrison Nursery School | E16 | — | School inspection | Custom House 640 m600 m from centre |
| Garden Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Garden Nursery and Preschool | E16 | 52 places | Good | Cyprus 120 m2.4 km from centre |
| Goldensparks NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Goldensparks Nursery | E16 | 84 places | Good | Royal Victoria 380 m1.2 km from centre |
| Hallsville Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hallsville Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Royal Victoria 380 m940 m from centre |
| Keir Hardie Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Keir Hardie Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Royal Victoria 850 m940 m from centre |
| Les Petits Rois Nurseries LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Les Petits Rois Nurseries Ltd | E16 | 60 places | Good | Gallions Reach 440 m3.3 km from centre |
| Little Stars DaycarePre-schoolOfsted report for Little Stars Daycare | E16 | 24 places | Good | Star Lane 230 m2.0 km from centre |
| Magic Years NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Magic Years Nursery | E16 | 96 places | Good | Canning Town 760 m1.4 km from centre |
| Mini Uni NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Mini Uni Nursery | E16 | 32 places | Not yet inspected | Star Lane 500 m1.7 km from centre |
| MoksliukasDay nurseryOfsted report for Moksliukas | E16 | 66 places | Good | Royal Victoria 380 m940 m from centre |
| Nest Marco PoloDay nurseryOfsted report for Nest Marco Polo | E16 | 65 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Pontoon Dock 400 m1.2 km from centre |
| Nest Royal WharfDay nurseryOfsted report for Nest Royal Wharf | E16 | 39 places | Good | West Silvertown 490 m1.2 km from centre |
| New Birth Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for New Birth Day Nursery | E16 | 42 places | Good | London City Airport 220 m1.3 km from centre |
| NurtureVille NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for NurtureVille Nursery | E16 | 42 places | Good | King George V 150 m2.5 km from centre |
| Ravenscroft Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ravenscroft Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Custom House 1.1 km1.2 km from centre |
| Royal Wharf Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Royal Wharf Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Pontoon Dock 400 m1.1 km from centre |
| Scott Wilkie Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Scott Wilkie Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Prince Regent 420 m560 m from centre |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joachim's Catholic Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: expected | Prince Regent 300 m170 m from centre |
| St Luke's Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Luke's Primary School | E16 | — | Early years: Good | Canning Town 390 m1.2 km from centre |
| Star Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Star Primary School | E16 | — | School inspection | Star Lane 230 m2.0 km from centre |
| The Alphabet House Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for The Alphabet House Nursery School | E16 | 88 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Pontoon Dock 110 m920 m from centre |
| The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby UnitDay nurseryOfsted report for The Alphabet House Nursery School Baby Unit | E16 | 24 places | Good | Pontoon Dock 230 m1.1 km from centre |
| The Alphabet House Nursery SchoolsDay nurseryOfsted report for The Alphabet House Nursery Schools | E16 | 42 places | Good | Pontoon Dock 180 m1.0 km from centre |
| Tiny Town Daycare LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Tiny Town Daycare Ltd | E16 | 52 places | Good | West Silvertown 180 m800 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- E16 31 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth line | 10 |
| Pontoon Dock | DLR | 10 |
| Royal Victoria | DLR | 8 |
| West Silvertown | DLR | 8 |
| Prince Regent | DLR | 6 |
| Royal Albert | DLR | 3 |
Nurseries in Canning Town: questions
How many nurseries, pre-schools and school nursery classes are there in Canning Town?
Our Canning Town listing has 31 settings. By type: day nurseries 19, school nursery classes 10, nursery schools 1 and pre-schools 1.
Which Ofsted grades do nurseries in Canning Town hold?
Day nurseries and pre-schools not yet inspected: 2. The older grades give 16 Good and 0 Outstanding; new report cards: 2, with 0 strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas.
What stations are near nurseries in Canning Town?
Settings by nearest station: Custom House 5, Pontoon Dock 6, Royal Victoria 4, Star Lane 3, Prince Regent 3 and West Silvertown 3.
Can I get funded hours at a Canning Town nursery?
Funded hours depend on your child's age and your circumstances, not on the nursery's postcode. Working parents get a code from GOV.UK and give it to the nursery; 2-year-old extra support is arranged through Newham council. Ask each nursery which funded hours it offers.
Are there childminders in Canning Town?
Childminder numbers are counted by borough rather than by neighbourhood. Newham has 80 registered childminders in total; see the Newham childminders page for the rating breakdown.