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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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery Reviews (29)
LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.519) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery has 29 reviews.
My son attended this nursery for over two years, and he truly enjoyed every moment spent there. The nurturing environment and engaging activities helped him grow and develop in so many ways. As he embarks on his new adventure of starting school, we can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia and...
We will surely miss the nursery's spacious outdoor area, where he spent countless hours playing and exploring. The friendly staff made a significant impact on his early learning experience, always providing support and encouragement. It has been a wonderful journey, and we are grateful for the memories and friendships he has made during his time there. Thank you to everyone at the nursery for contributing so positively to his early childhood experience!
Thank you for your Generous review and wonderful feedback. We always endevour to make everypn efeel welome and its lovely to hear what an impact we have made.
My daughter is attending LEYF Nursery for almost a year now. I'm grateful to staff for their attention and for teaching her new things every day. I feel supported at this nursery and value staff for their professionalism and friendly approach.
My daughter is attending LEYF Nursery for almost a year now. I'm grateful to staff for their attention and for teaching her new things every day. I feel supported at this nursery and value staff for their professionalism and friendly approach.
My experience was very lovely i enjoyed everything .it's warm and friendly environment that make the kids them safe and happy each and everyone there are friendly talk with kindness..LEYF is lovely get to met other parent
My experience was very lovely i enjoyed everything .it's warm and friendly environment that make the kids them safe and happy each and everyone there are friendly talk with kindness..LEYF is lovely get to met other parent
I had a wonderful experience with this nursery and preschool. Everything was excellent, and the staff were always kind, caring and supportive. As a mum, I felt very happy and confident knowing my child was in such good hands. Thank you for everything
I had a wonderful experience with this nursery and preschool. Everything was excellent, and the staff were always kind, caring and supportive. As a mum, I felt very happy and confident knowing my child was in such good hands. Thank you for everything
My son has grown in confidence so much since starting, and it has been lovely to see...
My son has grown in confidence so much since starting, and it has been lovely to see how happy and excited he is to go in each day. The team create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where he can learn, play and develop at his own pace.
One of the things we particularly love is the fantastic range of trips and outings the nursery organises. These experiences expose the children to a much wider range of knowledge and help them understand and explore the real world beyond the nursery setting.
The nursery also provides regular communication with parents about the children's day, including lovely snapshots of their activities and experiences.
I'm glad that this nursery is an absolutely fantastic place of learning for my little one. The staff are very warm, welcoming and professional when it comes to taking care of the kids including my own.
We feel comfortable leaving our child in their care, knowing they are safe, happy and being...
I'm glad that this nursery is an absolutely fantastic place of learning for my little one. The staff are very warm, welcoming and professional when it comes to taking care of the kids including my own.
We feel comfortable leaving our child in their care, knowing they are safe, happy and being looked after as a growing individual. We've seen such a positive change in our little one and are incredibly grateful to the whole team. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring, nurturing and high-quality environment
Being a mother to two older autistic children and now a 3rd baby (21 months old) ...I had been very honest and clear about my expectations with my babies developmental goals and how much I had been doing at home too and they exceeded my expectations they not only made him even more confident in his...
My Excellent ratings below are not because I want them to win, it is because I truely am so impressed by this particular nursery overall.
Our son really enjoys his time at LEYF Garden nursery. The outdoor space is great and the flow between baby room, toddler room and pre school room works really well. Staff are very friendly and keep a lovely relaxed vibe in the nursery. As parents we're very happy with LEYF.
Our son really enjoys his time at LEYF Garden nursery. The outdoor space is great and the flow between baby room, toddler room and pre school room works really well. Staff are very friendly and keep a lovely relaxed vibe in the nursery. As parents we're very happy with LEYF.
my daughter used to go to nursery her development was great and loved the staff so we sent our son even though we have 2 nurseries closer. The staff always show an interest in us as well as the kids and they are still great with my daughter
my daughter used to go to nursery her development was great and loved the staff so we sent our son even though we have 2 nurseries closer. The staff always show an interest in us as well as the kids and they are still great with my daughter
My nieces and nephews have all attended this nursery over the years, and I've...
My nieces and nephews have all attended this nursery over the years, and I've only ever heard wonderful things. Now that my own children are here, I can honestly say those great reviews are absolutely true. I'm so glad I chose this nursery.
The staff are amazing, caring, and supportive. My children come home every day with new words, new skills, and so much excitement about what they've been learning. It's incredible to see how much they've grown in such a short time. I couldn't be happier with the care and education they receive, and I highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
Overall I am happy with my experience with nursery and so is my child.
There have been a few incidents along the way which have been responded to quickly and appropriately.
The nursery has a big...
Overall I am happy with my experience with nursery and so is my child.
There have been a few incidents along the way which have been responded to quickly and appropriately.
The nursery has a big outside space which is utilized and they do a lot of offsite trips, giving the children new experiences.
My negative comment on the nursery is that it has had 3 changes of management across the 3 years which has caused some disruption and consistency in approach- also lots of changes in staff once coinciding with changes in management, meaning my child has had different key workers which has caused some unsettlement. It would be good to have a consistent team with consistent approach.
There have however been significant key workers throughout my child's time there that have been amazing and made me feel my child is safe and well looked after- without them, I would have been worried.
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...
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.
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 forward to continuing his learning journey together.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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!
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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Meet the Team (9)

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...
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello, my name is Bhagyashree, and I'm the Chef at Children's Garden Nursery.
Frequently Asked Questions about LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery accepts?
LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery Open?
LEYF - 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 LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery have capacity for?
LEYF - Children's Garden Nursery has capacity for a total of 45 Children.
How far is LEYF - 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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