Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool
Good★ 4.4 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Open since 2017, with 92 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Tower Hamlets
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Tower Hamlets from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
E14 5NNWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 14 September 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 10 March 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 11 December 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Managers and staff greet children warmly on their arrival at the nursery. They adopt a kind and caring approach. Staff help children to settle quickly, such as by offering comfort and cuddles when needed. They recognise the importance of fostering strong relationships. For instance, key persons arrange thoughtful inductions, taking time to understand each child's individual needs. This helps to support children's emotional development and provides a smooth transition for them to the nursery. Staff are committed to ensuring that every child makes the best possible progress. They follow a carefully planned curriculum that considers each child's next steps in learning and their individual interests. In general, staff prioritise supporting children's communication, language and social skills well.
Staff are mindful of children's needs and demonstrate a high level of respect in their interactions. As a result, children feel relaxed and emotionally prepared to engage in their play and learning well. For instance, staff help children to develop turn-taking skills through cooking activities. They guide children in measuring ingredients for cupcakes and offer a running commentary as they play. When children require additional support to manage their emotions during daily transitions, staff use songs to cheer them up. Additionally, staff clarify their clear expectations for children's behaviour. For example, they reinforce important boundaries in each room. This helps children to develop positive attitudes and behave well.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- allow children enough time to think independently, repeat key vocabulary and explore meaning to enhance their language and comprehension skills.
- 11 December 2024Good Safeguarding: Yes
- 17 January 2019Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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