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A modern day nursery for hard‑working parents.

Over 6 years of trusted childcare with highly-positive outcomes
Open all day, 8am–6:30pm, for children of 6 months to 5 years
Royal Wharf - rated 'Good'. Marco Polo - Strong and expected
Spanish, Mandarin, Ballet, Eco-Explorers, Makaton + Me, STEM
Children at the Nest
Ofsted Good Provider
RW
Millie's Mark
RW & MP
NDNA Quality Counts Platinum
RW
Citation
RW & MP

What makes us different?

We bring modern education to your doorstep with highly qualified staff, generous adult:child ratios and a professional approach.

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Positive behaviour

Positivity from day one. Your baby thrives on smiles. When your child leaves the Nest they will be ready for school — independent, confident and able to think for themselves.

02

Skilled educators

A highly-trained team that challenges itself daily. Every interaction is a learning opportunity — and ours don't miss them.

03

A broad approach

Not constrained by any single curriculum. We combine the best elements of different approaches — care, outdoor-learning, languages, music and movement.

Children at the Nest nursery in Royal Wharf
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Safety first

Every staff member First Aid trained. Allergy, anaphylaxis and food hygiene training mandatory. Nut-free throughout. Millie's Mark holders. H&S reviewed by Citation.

Our nurseries

Three locations. Same approach, same Nest.

The Learning Journey

Three things at the heart of every Nest day.

Nursery Pedagogy

The early years is about building strong foundations. A confident child with great communication skills and a lust for learning will find future education much more enjoyable.

Nutritious Food

We want children to understand food, where it comes from and how it reaches the plate. We have gained awards for our commitment to health and nutrition.

Learning Outdoors

We encourage physical activity in the fresh air every day, even when it's raining. “There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.”

What parents say

Trusted by families

★★★★★

He always preferred Nest because the people are nice and happy. They're always very careful, considering that Rauf was very, very active, and I never had any problem. I had a wonderful experience. Thanks team.

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Esra
2024
Royal Wharf
★★★★★

I had an incredibly positive experience with Nest. From the beginning, the staff has been welcoming, attentive and truly invested in the growth and development of our child. The curriculum is carefully designed, ensuring that every child is both involved and nurtured.

IG
Ivy Gu
2024
Royal Wharf

A selection of reviews from Nest families on Google.

Making things easier for your family

We created the Nest to be an understanding partner in childcare. We grasp the realities of a busy working week and aim to make a big difference to your family.

Keep your commute manageable

All our nurseries are a short walk from DLR or Tube stations. Take back hours in your working week.

Choose how much contact you have

You choose when and how to exchange information. We use the Famly app to share achievements and photos privately.

Teach us your family's routine

One size does not fit all. We learn your home routines and follow suit, keeping your child's day smooth.