--- title: "MEplace Big Day Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meplace-big-e9-5nw-2710245 description: "MEplace Big, a day nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted. 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 # MEplace Big Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · 7 Meldola Yard, London, E9 5NW · Tower Hamlets Number of places 73 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Tower Hamlets ## About this day nursery MEplace Big in Battersea, London, is a bright and welcoming nursery located within the iconic Battersea Power Station development. It offers a cosy and intimate space designed with modern, airy aesthetics and features familiar MEplace visuals and dedicated learning zones. The day nursery focuses on a play-based, holistic educational journey, nurturing children's physical and mental well-being from an early age. The curriculum incorporates extensive outdoor learning opportunities, utilising the nearby Battersea Park, and includes regular educational visits to museums, farms, and galleries to enrich topic-based learning. Safety is a top priority, with thorough risk assessments conducted for all outings. MEplace Big emphasises developing curiosity, confidence, and self-concept in young learners. The facility prioritises cleanliness and hygiene, uses non-toxic eco-friendly resources, and ensures maximum natural light. While the Battersea site is newly developed, the MEplace team is available to answer questions and introduce their experienced and caring teachers. The day nursery offers various monthly membership options to suit different needs, with separate fee structures for unfunded and funded places across different age groups (1-2s, 2-3s, and 4-5s). Our ethos We understand the importance of a play-based, holistic educational journey, which nurtures physical and mental health in the early years. We’re supporting our young learners to develop their curiosity, confidence and self-concept, helping them to love their ME! What it's like Staff plan exciting experiences that children thrive on. Children demonstrate confidence and independence as they change into their indoor shoes and put their belongings away as they arrive, while being greeted by friendly staff. Children have developed close relationships with their key adults, who are dedicated to offering all children unique experiences based on their current stage of development, enabling them to build on their prior skills and knowledge and make good progress. Play-based learning Holistic development Outdoor learning Educational outings ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged as monthly memberships for either full-time or part-time schedules of two, three, or four full days per week. These standard rates apply to children aged one to five years old, with funded rates detailed separately. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are structured as flat monthly memberships. - Standard rates apply across age groups covering 1-2s, 2-3s, and 4-5s. - Part-time membership options are available for two, three, or four full days. - Fully funded rates are calculated separately. ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for MEplace Big Last inspected 21 August 2024 · Honufa Begum Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff plan a sequentially progressive curriculum built on their six pillars and identify any gaps in children's knowledge early on. - Staff support children to develop their language and communication skills by narrating their play and asking plenty of questions. - Staff feel well supported by leaders and appreciate the focus on well-being and the training opportunities on offer. - Staff plan activities through daily routines to provide children with the opportunity to build on their early literacy and mathematical skills. - Staff support children to develop their independence skills by planning opportunities through daily routines to complete tasks for themselves. Areas to develop - 1 allow children sufficient time to think and respond to questions asked. Inspection #10361921 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258080) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are highly complimentary about the leaders and staff. > They value the up-to-date feedback and communication they receive from the staff regarding their children's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and well supported by staff working closely with parents and external professionals. This ensures children with SEND make good progress. For example, children who were using single words to communicate when they started at the nursery are now communicating confidently using simple sentences. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Google Reviews of MEplace Big 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Divya Prathi a year ago We have been with meplace for past 1.5 years, and love it. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzM3ZtS2ZBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761decb3bfe60f:0x4b0e07b20ae3a2f0) Vikash Agarwal a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzM3NiZldBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761decb3bfe60f:0x4b0e07b20ae3a2f0) Reviews from Google for MEplace Big. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=5408268663786808048&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 21 August 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258080) ## Frequently asked about MEplace Big ### How many places does MEplace Big have? ### How does MEplace Big support children with SEND? ### What outdoor space does MEplace Big have? ### What are the main strengths of MEplace Big? ## About the setting MEplace Big registered in 2022. The nursery is located near Hackney Wick, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 25 members of staff; 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications, including two with QTS, two with Level 7, three with Level 6, three with Level 3, and one with Level 2. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2710245 Registered person ME PLACE LIMITED Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Not applicable ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to MEplace Big. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### MEplace London · E9 5EN 4.2(45 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meplace-e9-5en-2619274 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Montessori On The Park London · E9 5HT 4.3(31 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-on-the-park-e9-5ht-ey556252 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Gainsborough Pre School Hackney · E9 5ND https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/gainsborough-pre-school-e9-5nd-2612322 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### East Wick Kids London · E20 3AS 5.0(26 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/east-wick-kids-e20-3as-2701067 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Kids Hackney London · E9 5TD 4.4(27 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-kids-hackney-ltd-e9-5td-2662153 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Wetherell Nursery London · E9 7BW 3.8(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/wetherell-nursery-e9-7bw-ey428907 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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