St Paul's Nursery

St Paul's Church, Dock Street, Wapping, London E1 8JH
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9.4 79 Reviews
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St Paul’s is situated in a beautifully converted church on Dock Street. The nursery is located within walking distance of Aldgate East and Tower Hill underground stations, Tower Gateway (DLR) and Liverpool and Fenchurch Street mainline stations, making the nursery an ideal location for commuters and local residents.

The building has recently undergone a significant refurbishment which has helped to create a vibrant and spacious environment for children to explore and engage in free flow activities. Children participate in daily walks and explore their local community, visiting Swedenborg Park, the Docks and a nearby playground.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 10 months

Funding & Fees

  • 15 hours and 30 hours government funding available for each term.
    Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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 & 1 week at Christmas

St Paul's Nursery Reviews (79)

9.4

St Paul's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.390) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Paul's Nursery has 79 reviews.

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Review from Rachel Y (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son started nursery when he was 8 months old and it has been almost 16 months since then. We were very pleased with the level of care my son received from the amazing staff. They are always very friendly and warm and willing to talk about his progress. The daily end of day report delivering verbally
provides me an excellent opportunity to know how my son spends his day.
I had some concerns when we decided to send him back in mid-June after the lockdown. However, I feel that we had made a wise decision as my son is definitely much happier to be back and we are impressed by how the nursery and staffs have dealt with the Covid-19 situation. It is a relief to know that he is in good hands. May I have one suggestion, please? It would be great if we can still have some video updates/pictures showing us what they do during the day like before.
Overall, we are very happy about the nursery especially the lovely staff.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery. Regarding extra content, we have a Facebook page with regular videos and photos for you to enjoy.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're very happy with the nursery and our child enjoys their time there. There are varied activities throughout the day. Management are helpful and flexible and I've always been able to arrange extra hours when needed. The staff make it and are warm, welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and sensible,
and loved by the children. I'd definitely recommend.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely recommendation. We are thrilled to hear how much your child enjoys their time with us, especially with our fantastic team and range of activities we have.
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Review from Carlos M (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for around two years and she is always happy to go. The carers are kind and nice and the meals well balanced.
When she is there, I feel comfortable that she is in good hands.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. It is great to hear how much your daughter enjoyed her time with us. Especially the delicious meals we provide.
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Review from Aparna S (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter was attending the St Paul's Nursery for the last three years and I can confidently say that the team has been fantastic in taking care of my daughter. I feel my child has learned a lot of invaluable key values like sharing, caring with other peer children and how to show respect and confidently
communicate with others. I was worry-free when my daughter would attend the nursey and while I was at work since I know she is in the best hands possible.
Now that my daughter will be attending her reception year at a new school, St Paul's will be terribly missed by her and by all of us in the family.
Keep up the good work!
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoyed her time with us.
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Review from Maria F (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was eight months old (she’s two and a half years old now) and she absolutely loves it. The staff is lovely and dedicated, and she’s always happy to see them. We are incredibly grateful for having such amazing ladies taking care of and educating our
daughter. The communication with us has always been great, and it has been absolutely outstanding during these recent hard times. There’s no other place we would take her, and I really recommend it as I think it’s the best in the area.
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Review from Eirini V (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mum, I got very attached to my little one and I was worried a lot about her. In this nursery, I feel that my child is safe, they will look after and try everything they can do to make her comfortable and they always take me into account and the needs of my family. Many times at work,
I had to cover colleagues and different shifts, which were not planned, and I had to communicate with the nursery and explain the situation. The nursery was always willing and flexible to help and look after my little one. They are very affectionate and cheerful to all children and I haven’t noticed any member of staff showing any pressure or stress when they might have a problem or be under pressure. I mostly appreciate that they are truthful and can be strict with the “parent’s expectations” and I suppose they treat truthfully my little one when she does naughty things, like I would do at home and make her understand what is wrong and right and become a better person!
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys nursery and your experience has been smooth with the communication in place.
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Review from Feninda W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't be happier that I chose St Paul’s Nursery for my daughter. The positive attitude, energy, dedication and creativity of staff just amazes me on an ongoing basis. I love that they provide such a great, varied, exciting and engaging learning and play opportunities, which they also share with me
as a parent. I have seen a major improvement for my daughter in her language and verbal abilities, social skills and beyond. The staff are very friendly, supporting, caring and knowledgeable at the same time. I feel my daughter is in perfect hands when I leave her in the morning. Thank you St Paul’s Nursery!
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter is enjoying nursery with us, especially the varied, exciting and engaging learning and play opportunities.
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Review from Sam H (Aunt of Child) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A well professional nursery, staff are very welcome and friendly. Safeguarding is very important and the nursery is always following standards and procedures. Children seem happy and are well looked after by staff.
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Review from Daniele A (Father of Child) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is a very inclusive and welcoming environment where my child feels at ease. The nursery offers a large range of stimuli to the children who have the opportunity of learning and improving their skills on a daily basis. The staff are very engaging both with children and parents, showing they
do care to make the most out of the pupils. The staff greet and welcome the children with a huge smile in the morning and I can notice my child has a great pleasure in going to the nursey.
Since my child joined the nursery, my child has improved his/her communication skills, starting to master the meaning of sharing, and has made friends with whom to play within and outside the nursery.
Management and administration are always punctual and thorough in providing information and the weekly Friday newsletter is a wonderful way to keep the parents up-to-date on what the children do during the week and other useful information (food, activities, etc.)
Overall, I am very satisfied!
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Review from Jacky H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The first time I visited St Paul's Nursery, I knew it was the one I was looking for and today I’m still very happy to have my son there. The staff is very kind and I particularly appreciate that the staff pay attention to give detailed feedback of my son’s day, what he ate, the activities, the rests,
what he enjoyed. That makes me feel that I have spent a bit of the day with him. I also appreciate that the nursery is amid the most spacious one I visited. I would highly recommend this nursery as the staff are really aiming to provide great care.
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Review from Anthony W (Uncle of Child) published on 24 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Paul's is a very friendly and caring environment from the moment you walk into the building you are greeted by the wonderful management team who are so helpful and supportive. The staff provide so much feedback at the end of the day on the activities the children have done throughout the day, which
really makes you feel involved in your child's day. No question is too small for staff at St Paul's. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It is great to hear how much support you are receiving from our fantastic team.
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Review from Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family has been incredibly happy with our experience at St. Paul's Nursery. The caregivers are all very warm and always give us good feedback. Our child enjoys going to nursery and especially likes music time.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted your child enjoys nursery, especially our music sessions.
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Review from Jenny I (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with the level of care and education my grandchild received. Since starting at Dock St nursery his speech has improved and has grown in confidence. The management team and staff are very friendly and helpful. We appreciate the warmth of staff team and the support that is given.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your brilliant review. It is great to hear how much your grandchild has developed with us.
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Review from Chanel P (Aunt of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is excellent. All the staff are welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic. All activities are well planned and engaging. There is a very good communication between home and nursery and the daily feedback is very useful. The management team is amazing and professional. I am very happy with this
nursery. I highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted with your positive feedback and pleased to hear how much your niece/nephew is enjoying our range of activities we have.
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Review from Kamran M (Uncle of Child) published on 20 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant place for kids . Staff are very friendly and helpful . I would recommend for any child to go here. Very clean place and good standard of care. Good variety of different cultures for children to learn from.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to have such positive feedback.
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Review from Ysabel G (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love St Paul's Nursery. Our son enjoys himself thoroughly during his days there. We feel very supported by the staff who go out of their way to ensure that he is learning, getting into a routine and having a good time. During pickups, we are told about his day so we feel like we aren't
missing out on the fun he is having. Additionally, the nursery ethos is quite flexible - they have allowed us to use cloth nappies, continue to provide breast milk and help establish the nap schedule we asked for. The carers are the heart of the nursery and it is so obvious that they really care about the children.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with the fantastic staff team we have.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A caring, warm and welcoming environment for our child. Our son has been attending St Paul’s for over a year, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the care that he has been given. The staff are warm, bubbly and friendly and our son very much enjoys going to nursery.
Our son, like most children, clung
to my leg when he first went to nursery, however, within no time this changed and he was eager to attend. Now as a mobile child he runs into the room without looking back, excited to spend the day at nursery with his friends. This is testament to the staff and the care that they provide giving us peace of mind that our child is in an environment which is nurturing, caring and friendly.
The staff are accommodating to parents wishes and give daily feedback. They have greatly assisted us with potty training, ensuring our child eats healthy balanced meals and sleep training.
The setting is very large and provides ample space for the children to explore and play.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your great review. We are delighted to hear how much your child enjoys nursery, especially our fantastic staff team and space we have for all to enjoy.
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Review from Mirela M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended St Paul's Nursery for a bit more than a year since he was 2 years old and we were very pleased with it. The nursery staff are very warm and kind, they are very accommodating with parents’ wishes. They helped my son with potty training and they were very patient as it took him quite
a while. They also give you updates every day on what children eat, and any activities they take part in. The only recommendation I would give would be to have for more frequent updates on the child’s progress and maybe more pictures. Overall we were very happy with the nursery.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how your son is enjoying nursery with us.
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Review from Raja Z (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff and the facilities are brilliant. The service all round would highly recommend for any parent to send their child to this establishment. The management always go above and beyond to deliver an excellent service.
Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at St Paul's Nursery
Thank you for your fantastic review. We are so pleased to hear your kind comments on our facilities and staff team.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.390)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.390) out of 10 for St Paul's Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.932 for St Paul's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.932
  2. 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 4.458 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Paul's Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.458
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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