--- title: "Matchbox Day Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/matchbox-day-nursery-e14-7ab-ey265143 description: "Matchbox Day Nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.4/5 from 13 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Matchbox Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 4.4 (13 Google reviews) · 1-2 Butler House, Burdett Road, LONDON, E14 7AB · Tower Hamlets Number of places 98 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Tower Hamlets ## About this day nursery Matchbox Day Nursery, located in London E14 7AB, is a childcare setting for children aged 0 to 4 years. Registered in 2003, the nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year and provides full day care for up to 98 children. The dedicated team of 34 staff, 28 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, including three with early years professional status, work hard to provide a welcoming and well-organised environment. The nursery has a "Good" Ofsted rating, with particular strengths in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are encouraged to play happily and confidently, benefit from sensitive staff interactions, and are motivated to learn through age-appropriate activities. Matchbox Day Nursery also supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring all children make good progress. What it's like Children play happily and confidently in this safe, welcoming and well-organised nursery. They benefit from staff's sensitive and responsive interactions with them and are well cared for. Children behave well. They are motivated to learn and participate well during activities. Staff have high expectations of children and successfully help them to make good progress in all areas of learning. They plan age-appropriate, interesting activities that children are keen to explore. Good Ofsted rating Strong parent partnerships Effective safeguarding Focus on independence Physical development Tailored learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Matchbox Day Nursery Last inspected 16 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children play happily and confidently in a safe, welcoming and well-organised nursery. - Staff have high expectations of children and successfully help them to make good progress in all areas of learning. - Children excitedly join in with role-play activities and use their imagination well, learning to play and cooperate with others and develop good social skills. - Leaders and staff have a shared vision for what they want children to learn, prioritising children's confidence, independence and language skills. - Staff interact with children well and support their learning effectively, skilfully modelling language to support vocabulary and communication skills. - Children benefit from staff's good partnerships with parents, who are well-informed about their child's day-to-day routines and care. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff understanding their responsibilities and ensuring a secure environment. - Toddlers confidently use ride-on toys outside, and older children balance and manoeuvre on climbing equipment, developing good gross motor skills. Areas to develop - 1 Enhance partnerships with parents to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning in the nursery and at home. - 2 Strengthen communication within the staff team to help extend what key staff know about children's individual learning needs and the precise support children need while the key person is not there. Inspection #10207389 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50179947) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported, with staff planning supportive activities and promptly identifying any learning gaps. The nursery collaborates effectively with other professionals and agencies to ensure children receive additional help when needed, leading to good progress for all children. ## Google Reviews of Matchbox Day Nursery 4.4 (13 Google reviews) Sarah Doğan 11 months ago The staff in this nursery are very friendly and professional. My daughter is excelling here. The use of the app is great and inform parents of their routine, photos and other important information. It really feels like a family. I can’t recommend it enough. The Aberfeldy staff are amazing and the setting is well ran. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21VNFdESnJYMk5rTjE5cGVFWXpjelphTlc1dU1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x48761d34b121942f:0x7d1ef63fa8dea858) Robyn Spike 3 years ago I was so nervous sending my son to any nursery (overprotective mummy) but I can honestly say my son loves every single member of staff at matchbox. He comes home and talks about them non stop. I think the other review saying the male staff give 'the ick' is so discriminatory! I'm so sad that he has to leave to go to big boy nursery but my younger son will hopefully be joining the nursery next year. Amazing, fun, loving and caring staff x Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1bUs3cHJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761d34b121942f:0x7d1ef63fa8dea858) David Lewis 2 years ago We have been so happy with Matchbox. The staff are all great and our son loved it there. Can’t speak highly enough of the team who are so kind and warm. We are moving out of the area, and leaving matchbox is the saddest thing about the move. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxbnA2R2JREAE!2m1!1s0x48761d34b121942f:0x7d1ef63fa8dea858) Honest Rye a year ago Thank you for the care and support you and your team have provided to my child. We have greatly valued our time at Matchbox Day Nursery and will miss the wonderful staff and environment. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIMFlQaHBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761d34b121942f:0x7d1ef63fa8dea858) Kateryna Yastrebova 2 years ago Thank you for A great nursery and all services. My son love it nursery and always happy in there. Menu is excellent with a variety of fruits and food in total. Play time very busy and has lots of variety as well. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsODd5V0RREAE!2m1!1s0x48761d34b121942f:0x7d1ef63fa8dea858) Reviews from Google for Matchbox Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9015914257318848600&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2012 - February 2022 Good - August 2017 Good - August 2014 Good - February 2014 Inadequate - May 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Matchbox Day Nursery ### What is the address of Matchbox Day Nursery? ### Does Matchbox Day Nursery take babies? ### What is Matchbox Day Nursery working on improving? ### Which funded places does Matchbox Day Nursery accept? ### What are the opening hours at Matchbox Day Nursery? ### How does Matchbox Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Matchbox Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Limehouse London · E14 7EY 4.2(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-limehouse-e14-7ey-ey539506 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Puddle Jumpers Nursery Limehouse · E14 8HH 4.3(29 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/puddle-jumpers-nursery-e14-8hh-2537114 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Little Genius Day Nursery London · E14 6UE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-genius-day-nursery-ltd-e14-6ue-2771681 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Global Kids Day Care - Mile End Branch London · E3 4TU 4.8(20 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/global-kids-day-care-mile-end-branch-e3-4tu-ey466237 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool London · E14 4DA 4.3(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-columbus-courtyard-day-nursery-and-preschool-e14-4da-ey543342 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### New Birth Day Nursery London · E1 3DF 4.4(25 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/new-birth-day-nursery-e1-3df-ey496558 See all nurseries in LONDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LONDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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