Nurseries in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is a diverse and fast-growing East London borough known for its riverside districts, thriving neighbourhoods and strong transport links. Postcodes E1, E2, E3, E14 and E1W cover areas including Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Bow, Mile End, Wapping and Canary Wharf. The borough has one of the youngest populations in the UK, creating strong demand for nursery and early years places. Tower Hamlets benefits from Underground, DLR, Overground and Elizabeth line services, with quick routes across London. Families enjoy parks, markets, museums, waterfront walks and community centres. Its mix of historic areas, new developments and excellent public transport makes Tower Hamlets a popular borough for childcare.
Parents in Tower Hamlets typically pay £108 per day for childcare, which is significantly 44% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £108
- Comparison
- +44% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 10,472 places
Nurseries near you in Tower Hamlets
nuuri registered
72 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
28 July 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
In Tower Hamlets, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with earlier eligibility for some 2-year-olds or working parents of younger children.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Tower Hamlets typically range from **£85–£150 per day**, especially around Canary Wharf, Bow and Wapping.
All nurseries in Tower Hamlets are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by **Tower Hamlets Council**.
Ask about opening hours for commuters, outdoor spaces, enrichment activities, funded hours availability and additional charges.
Applying for funding
Tower Hamlets is covered by Tower Hamlets, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Tower Hamlets website
