Best nurseries in Custom House
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Newham, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dot's Tots Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 77 places · E16 3RU | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel Full day care · 107 places · E16 1XL | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Cribs Day Nursery Full day care · 27 places · E16 1PH | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Clever Cloggs Day Nursery Full day care · 47 places · E16 3NP | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Happi Kids Holiday Club Sessional day care · E16 3JH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Custom House?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Custom House?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Custom House; listed first: Dot's Tots Day Nursery Limited, Busy Bees Day Nursery at London Excel, Cribs Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Custom House?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Custom House?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.