Children's Garden Nursery

UEL 4-6 University Way, Docklands Campus, London E16 2RD
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  • Children's Garden Nursery, London
Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2023), Children’s Garden Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old. They Nursery is based at Docklands campus, the University of East London (UEL). They are a community nursery, open to all.

Friendly, dedicated staff run lots of activities designed to bring out the potential in every child. The children enjoy science experiments, cooking, gardening, construction, messy play with sand and water, and more.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Soni

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Registered Charity Number

  • 299686

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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

Children's Garden Nursery Reviews (20)

9.3

Children's Garden Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.307) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children's Garden Nursery has 20 reviews.

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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter recently started at the nursery's Baby Room. The staff are very attentive, caring and looking very well after her. She is always happy and clean when I pick her up. Our key worker Amena also tells us the brief from the day and how she is settling in. We rate this nursery very highly.
Reply from Najwa Stata, Nursery Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear your daughter is happy, well cared for, and settling in so well. It's great to know you feel supported by the team.We truly appreciate your…read more
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Review from Keith P (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at this nursery and from the settling in period to him growing and thriving now has been brilliant. He enjoys the outdoor area which is really nice, the space is really big and the children are able to explore in different ways. The staff and the management are really friendly and always
supportive.
Reply from Najwa Stata, Nursery Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery
Dear Keith,Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear your son is thriving and enjoying his time with us, especially the outdoor area. We truly value your trust in our team and look…read more
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Review from Sadia P (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since August and I cannot thank the staff enough. Since he is nonverbal they have done a lot to support him and he has become so much more social in the setting with other children. Alongside speech support, they've used activities to encourage development and
always ensure updates are provided (whether that is at pick-up or via the app).
He may still cry at drop-offs, but staff are so quick to soothe and encourage him and as a mother of a nonverbal child it is so reassuring that staff take time to know each child.
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Review from Reg L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter just left this nursery as we moved house. She was in the baby room between August and January 2025. It was extremely hard for me to leave her at the start, but the baby room staff were reassuring and kind. There are three regular staff members who I got to know (not sure I can mention names
here) but they were truly lovely. Additional staff members were also great. The team also take on feedback. You get regular updates regarding nappies and nap time. Outdoor space is great and was used quite often in the summer. Not every nursery will be perfect, but as long as there is good communication, I think that's all that matters. Thank you Children's Garden Nursery!
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Review from Sara R (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Children's Garden Nursery.
Our girl took some time to settling in but the staff was supporting and kind and now she doesn't want to leave when it is time to pick her up.
The facilities are nice and they organise lots of activities for the kids to do as well as social activities
for the parents to interact and get involved.
There are plenty of reports and photos through the app, which is always nice to receive.
We are very pleased We chose them to be part of our daughter's life.
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Review from J I (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very supportive environment, always ready to help and have an open conversation about any concerns or issues. Very pleased with the diversity of activities for kids and engagement in tasks. Easy communication, friendly teachers.
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Review from Surendar S (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started going to this LEYF nursery from November 2023. He was home-schooled until age 3 in India. Since starting to this nursery, I have seen immense changes in his social skills. He is more developed in all aspects. I especially want to thank the nursery management and the entire staff team
who are all doing a great and fantastic job every day. One staff member in particular has been a great support to my child, giving advice and helped our child to get settled. Other staff are also great with good knowledge and take care of all children. Nursery food will be outstanding my kid loves all the dishes given by them. This nursery's security is extremely great. I would definitely recommend this nursery as the top priority to anyone looking for the best nursery within East London. We just love this LEYF nursery and it’s a too good to go place for all the children. Thanks.
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Review from Felix M (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy started nursery in September 2023. He had been home schooled until age two. Since starting, I have seen immense changes in his social skills. He is more open to playing with other children i.e his cousins. I commend the manager and some of the team who do a fantastic job. One staff member in
particular has been a great support to my family, giving advice and helping our boy settle. Other staff have been phenomenal. The security is good. There is the university security and also the nursery has a brilliant system. I would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone looking for one.
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Review from Deepti G (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery as my daughter has been here for two months and we are really happy with how well she is settling in. She seems to really enjoy her time in nursery whilst learning new skills. The baby room is well kept and outdoor play is also encouraged. The staff is always friendly
and detailed feedback provided by them is really amazing. Truly appreciate all their efforts!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is new to the nursery. The staff have been very helpful in settling her in. They are also so friendly and the environment is inviting. I feel no worries leaving my child in their care. I would recommend it to a friend!
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started recently and the staff helped him settle so well and so quickly. He fitted in with their routine nicely and started making friends and learning their names, which was so beautiful to see. The staff are so friendly and management are helpful and approachable for any issues we had. Love
the fact short days are offered, it makes such a difference to month's finances.
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Review from Stela A (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our boys have been going to UEL Garden Nursery for 3 months now and we have been extremely happy with all the staff and our experience so far.
We feel our boys are very well cared for by all the team who go above and beyond to provide the best care for all children, constant stimulation, play and
opportunities to develop all their skills.
We can see how happily they go every morning and the nice interaction they have with all the staff and the manager and we are reassured they are in very good hands.
We very much appreciate all the updates on the app and face to face when we pick them up as well as the weekly photos. It’s so nice to see all the interesting activities they do, how happily they play in the garden and the trips they have.
We would highly recommend UEL Garden Nursery to any family in the area looking for childcare.
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Review from Shraddha N (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started to go to this nursery from Jan 2022. The nursery is located within the University of East London campus and the waterside walk to the nursery is beautiful. The nursery is also a stone's throw away from Cyprus station, making drop-offs and pickups convenient, if one is going to work
by train. My daughter has been at the nursery for 1.5 years now and she absolutely loves it. She is very happy to see her carers every morning and is very cheerful on her way back home. I can see the activities, meals, outdoor play and company of the other children at the nursery are positively contributing to her development. The nursery manager is very approachable and has brought positive changes to the nursery. She and her staff are all very friendly and receptive to suggestions/concerns. My daughter especially is very fond of her carers, who look after her well and provide us with a daily update on her activities. I am happy with the nursery and would highly recommend it.
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Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter started here in March 2023 and I have nothing but good words to say about the nursery and staff. The staff are welcoming, caring and really get to know your child’s needs and respond well if your child is upset or struggling to settle. The space is child-friendly and has a massive garden
with lots of outdoor play encouraged which my daughter loves. A range of activities daily including messy play and explorative play to help development. My only issue, which is a reason why I gave four stars, is there has been some changes in staff which has been unsettling for my daughter as her key worker had to move to another room. However, she was quickly matched with a new key worker. Staff changes, I suppose, are inevitable, however it would be nice to see a solid consistent staffing team. One positive about the nursery’s response to this is that they do not use agencies and use staff from other London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) settings so they are already trained and work in the same style as the permanent staff.
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Review from L E (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents. My little girl started attending in May and she adapted really well. I give all the credit to the teachers in the baby room as they were very supportive and caring all the way through. My little girl has learnt so many new skills since then
and she enjoys her time at the nursery.
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Review from Yanique O (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with the nursery a few months now and I'm very impressed with how she has settled. The staff are very friendly and smiling. Very happy with the standard of care from everyone. Thank you.
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Review from Ereny A (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, very nice and cooperative carers, fun activities for the babies, clean environment, variety of food every week. The management are very present and great with communicating too. Truly appreciate all their efforts!
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Review from Helka S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I definitely would recommend Children’s Garden Nursery to other parents. The staff is very welcoming, caring and professional.
I am impressed with all the activities the children get to do in the nursery, varying from storytelling, messy plays, arts and crafts, local field trips and a lot more. My
child is very much enjoying the time in the nursery and learning a lot from the teachers and other peers.
The nursery looks tidy, and the garden outside is nice. I like the fact that the children go outside to play every day in all kinds of weather.
But the most important thing for me is that the staff really seem to care about the children. It gives you confidence your child is in good hands.
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Review from Giulia B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Children's Garden for a year now, and we couldn't be happier. She is growing and learning whilst having fun. The staff is the most caring and loving towards each and every one of the kids. They promote independence, care and kindness. Messy play, garden play, story time, music
time, sensory play, and role play are all activities done on a daily basis. Food is healthy, and self-feeding is encouraged from a young age. My daughter has the opportunity to interact with kids of all ages, which has helped a lot her social skills. As a mum, I have had peace of mind since the first few days there because I know my daughter is in safe hands, she is happy, and she is thriving.
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Review from Elena C (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Yes, I would recommend this nursery to my mum friends as it was recommended to me by three other Mums.
The teachers are taking very good care of my girl and they made her settlement easy and smooth.
Both me and my husband are impressed by the quality and detailed feedback we receive from the teachers.
This is what we value the most. Even when we do not ask for feedback as we do not want to interrupt the teachers when we pick up my daughter, they come and talk with us.
Also, I love the app, the parent workshops, the photos and updates and how all of the teachers are so transparent with everything that is happening.
Thank you all!
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.307)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.307) out of 10 for Children's Garden Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 7 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 4.829 for Children's Garden Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.829
  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 4.478 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Children's Garden Nursery is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 45 number of registered child places is 9. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 9 = 0.778
  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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Meet the Team (9)

Soni

Soni

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Ramona, and I am the manager of Children's Garden Nursery & Pre-School. I have worked for LEYF since 2016. People would describe me as nurturing, passionate and organised. I love being the manager of Children's Garden, especially the fantastic location, which provides us with endless opportunities for real-life experiences to extend children's learning.

Harman

Harman

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Harman and I'm the Deputy Manager at Children's Garden Nursery.

Hazara

Hazara

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2025

Hello, my name is Hazara, and I'm the Early Years Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery

Samira

Samira

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2025

Hello, my name is Samira and I'm the Early Years Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery.

Sultana

Sultana

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Sultana and I'm the Early Years Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery.

Mohammed

Mohammed

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2025

Hello, my name is Mohammed and I'm the Apprentice at Children's Garden Nursery.

Najwa

Najwa

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Najwa and I'm the Early Years Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery.

Ferdousi

Ferdousi

Job Title: Early Years Teacher Joined: 2021

Hello, my name is Ferdousi, and I'm the Early Years Teacher at Children's Garden Nursery.

Bhagyashree

Bhagyashree

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2024

Hello, my name is Bhagyashree, and I'm the Chef at Children's Garden Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Children's Garden Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Children's Garden Nursery accepts?

Children's Garden Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Children's Garden Nursery Open?

Children's Garden Nursery 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 Children's Garden Nursery have capacity for?

Children's Garden Nursery has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Children's Garden Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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