London Fields Nursery & Pre-School

Wilde Close, off Pownall Road, London E8 4JS
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9.7 32 Reviews
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2021, London Fields Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

They are based in Hackney, not far from London Fields train station. It's a roomy nursery with plenty of natural light, including separate areas for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, and a garden for all-weather outdoor play.

The children enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities with the experienced team. Messy arts play, gardening, woodwork, science experiments like ‘Volcanoes’, chopping veg in the home corner using real utensils, obstacle courses, cooking, and more!

A dedicated chef provides all meals from scratch using healthy recipes from LEYF’s nutritious menu.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in charge

  • Caroline Thoyts (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Registered Charity Number

  • 299686

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

London Fields Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (32)

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9.7

London Fields Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time London Fields Nursery & Pre-School has 32 reviews.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The best thing about this nursery is its staff. They are hardworking and thoroughly dedicated to the wellbeing and development of the children. My son has absolutely thrived at the nursery, which includes a generous outdoor space that is so rare for inner city nurseries. The food he receives is healthy
and varied and puts me at ease that he's eating well. If I have a criticism it is that the nursery can appear to be a bit disorganised. For example my son was scheduled to have a meeting with his key worker, which he is meant to have 3 times a year. He's only had 1 in the last 9 months. On the date of the meeting, his key worker was on leave.

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Review from Pierre B (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended LEYF for almost seven months now and we are extremely happy
He loves going there and has made lots of friends
The other parents are really friendly and sociable
The staff are all excellent and attentive
Highly recommend this nursery

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Review from Alice P (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is excellent. The staff, facilities and overall culture are second to none and my son absolutely loves coming everyday. All the staff at London fields LEYFS are experts who take part in regular professional development which is evident in the planning of daily activities and learning. Play
is organised, fun and encourages important inter-personal skills. I love all the singing and movement play. But they also take part in a range of water play, cooking and shared activities - even gardening! I think it's very important that the children are also learning about and celebrating all cultures too.

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Review from Y S (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the nursery when he was 11 months old and has been there for nearly 3 years now. The staff are wonderful and very caring. It's true that other nurseries might have slightly better outdoor facilities but the team makes up for it in creativity.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the nursery and the staff are amazing. From day one I always felt safe leaving my child in the trusting care of the team.
The programs are diverse and inclusive, the staff are professional and always welcoming.

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Review from Z D (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good staff and responsible childcare, excellent activities and daily entertainments for the children, well-managed nursery and smaller groups make it easy for kids to adapt and interact with each other.

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Review from Marie-Margaux T (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending this nursery last month and he settled in so quickly. I was very surprised because he was getting through his separation anxiety phase, but the staff are so lovely and so professional that he felt at home straight away. They accommodated his need for breast milk and have been
so helpful and supportive with me too as I transition to going to work and getting separated from him. The environment is warm, nurturing and positive. The kids are kind and supportive with each other, which is so sweet. What I really appreciate is the feeding: they all sit on a little table facing each other, despite being babies and have the most delicious and varied food every day. I feel calm going to work knowing that he is in such safe and able hands. He always looks so happy when I leave him in the morning and when I pick him up in the afternoon. Thank you all for making this experience so easy and reassuring for both of us.

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Review from G A (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter had a very good time at the nursery (we left recently because we left the neighbourhood). She always enjoyed going there and was never eager to leave. The staff is very friendly and understanding with parents. You can see that they very much care about the children, especially the manager
and one of the staff members in the baby room. The app is a good way to know how the day went, but more importantly, the staff is always available for a chat.
The nursery is conveniently situated on a no-through road, which means that there is no risk associated with traffic during pick-up and drop-off.

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Review from G G (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started here two months ago after not having a great experience at his previous nursery, and changing him to London Fields Nursery has been the best decision. In such little time, we have seen huge changes in our son, he is happier, communicating more verbally, and more imaginative. The staff
are extremely caring and experienced and actively support each child’s interests. Activities are thoughtful and varied, and the nursery is well-staffed and organised. It also has a large outdoor space which is hard to find in the area.

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Review from Paola Z (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

London Fields Nursery is a great environment for children with amazing space for play and learning, including outdoor space, small toilets for potty training, and a professional kitchen to cook daily meals. Children are encouraged to be independent and take controlled risks (walking up and down stairs,
exercising outdoors), and the staff is professional and kind. I was really happy to register my child here!

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Review from V C (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The place is fantastic. The architecture of the building reflects the qualities of the nursery. A calm, cosy, timeless place. It feels familiar. An ecosystem that protects, nurtures and promotes positive values. We wish the world would be like this nursery. We see our daughter happy, willing to go,
but also developing skills that she is picking up just at the nursery that balances and strengthens the education at home. Overall it has been a very positive experience.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is excellent. The staff are kind and welcoming. My daughter settled into the baby room easily and loves the staff and the food. The communication from the nursery is excellent, I really value having updates through the app on what my daughter has eaten and when she’s slept.

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Review from Tinna O (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at the wonderful London Fields Nursery & Pre-School when she was 11 months old. It was such an easy transition as the team took great care of her and were very mindful, calm and caring. Every single one of the caregivers have been incredible with her and have kept us updated every
step of the way. The nursery shows great values and have taught our daughter the importance of setting her own boundaries to others and exploring her own limits for herself. They constantly provide creative ways for development and play and really do put the children first. We are very sad to leave the nursery which is only due to moving to another area. Special thanks for making our daughter safe and happy to all the staff members and especially the room leader and the head of the nursery.

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Review from Fadia C (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started young at six months and stayed there up to 19 months. The team took such great care of her as she was the youngest. Loved the team and the manager. They have a great outdoor area, are always creative with different activities and do amazing initiatives (charity). We were very sad
to leave due to a move out of the area. Strongly recommend this nursery.

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Review from I C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so happy with this nursery! Our daughter started when she was 18 months and is now 3 years old so we've experienced all the rooms, and can say they are equally great. The staff are incredibly caring and knowledgeable about how to support small children and take a real interest in developing our
daughter as an individual. The room leader is constantly thinking of new ways to inspire the children from doing yoga, and trying out languages to making enormous papier-mache sharks together. We feel really lucky to have found the nursery - couldn't recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Kat D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A Lovely nursery where they genuinely put the children first. My daughter started in the toddler room this January and she has settled really well. The staff love the children and are really relaxed in front of the kids, letting them play and roam freely with loads of space and activities set up each
day. Behind the scenes, they are monitoring development and updating parents. There is an app where you get sent pictures and alerts for meals and nappy changes. They have stringent safety and safeguarding regulations and I have no doubt that my daughter is safe and happy there. The lady who runs to the room is absolutely lovely, as are the rest of the staff. The head of the nursery is great and has such dedication to the children's development. Meals are cooked on-site and there is a sensory room and great outdoor space.

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Review from Julie A (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended London Fields nursery since he was thirteen months old and having viewed a lot of other nurseries and actually accepting a place to start elsewhere, I came and saw London Fields on a whim after a friend mentioned the Leyf group to me and I never looked back! From the first show around,
I knew that this would be the best environment for my son and also for my own piece of mind - as a parent you always worry right? So London Fields felt like a home away from home, with such wonderful 7 strand social learning ethos.


A year on, they have not disappointed! My son has gone from a baby to a thriving, confident, caring and chatty toddler. He loves all the staff at London Fields and has made some wonderful friends who he talks about endlessly. The nursery team are full of care and love for our little boy and it really does show and I am so grateful. The outdoor space is fantastic and the home-cooked healthy menu is the best I've seen! Thank you London Fields, we love you!

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Review from Nusa U (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, with very dedicated teachers and staff, lots of creative activities, big garden. Our son really likes it here, feels connected to his key persons and his friends. We like to know that he is in good hands.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our three year old and one year love their days at nursery here. The recent settling in process for our youngest was carefully managed and he has taken to nursery so well, thanks in no small part to the highly personalised care and routines that have been established. The nursery feels like an
extension of home, with adults who take time to get to know you and we all feel cared for. I cannot recommend the nursery highly enough.

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Review from Neshy B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely adores London Fields Nursery and Pre-School. Since starting 3 months ago he's advanced so much, in such a short space of time. Really worth every penny; I'm so glad we were able to send our son here.


All my interactions with staff have left me so impressed. The staff are proactive

and caring and always well organised and coordinated. The talented management staff have promoted a caring and nurturing environment all based on the LEYF pedagogy.


I sent my son here full time aged 14 months after enduring 3 months of challenging mealtimes where he had zero interest in weaning. I didn't know what I was going to do. Then, within his first week of nursery, he started coming home with a strong appetite and eager to engage with mealtimes. I am truly grateful to London Fields Nursery for this breakthrough!


London Fields Nursery and Pre-School is a rare gem of a nursery with a wonderful community; we are so lucky!

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.743)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10 for London Fields Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.850 for London Fields Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.85

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.893 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for London Fields Nursery & Pre-School is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.893

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Caroline and I am the manager of London Fields Nursery & Pre-School. I have been working in the Early Years sector since 1989. I spent several years in Europe and then in Asia, teaching Early Years education in a local government school. I find Early Years education fascinating, especially ensuring that children are empowered to be independent thinkers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about London Fields Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that London Fields Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

London Fields Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is London Fields Nursery & Pre-School Open?

London Fields Nursery & Pre-School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does London Fields Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

London Fields Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is London Fields Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of London?

4.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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