Save £100 registration fee by accepting a place within 3 days after attending a visit.‘Staff work in partnership with parents. They discuss children’s key interests and use this information to plan stimulating activities.’ Ofsted
Rated Good by Ofsted, Children’s Garden Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and childcare to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us on campus at the University of East London (UEL), close to several DLR stations. We are a community nursery, open to all. Many of our staff speak more than one language.
Our friendly, dedicated staff run lots of activities designed to bring out the potential in every child. The children enjoy science experiments, cooking, gardening, construction, messy play with sand and water and more.
Meet the manager
Soni, nursery manager

Soni brings with her a wealth of experience in Early Years Education, having worked in the sector for over 15 years and as a Nursery Manager for over 5 years. She is passionate about providing high-quality childcare and is eager to meet all of you and your children.
At LEYF, all staff live our values.
Brave
We are curious, bold and adventurous. We push boundaries and test new ideas, always standing up for the rights of children.
Inspiring
We encourage continuous development for children and staff. We challenge each other to question and explore so we learn together.
Nurturing
We are warm, caring, loving and welcoming. We create safe and homely environments for each child.
Fun
We are imaginative and creative and learn through play.

Food and nutrition at LEYF
Healthy eating is important at LEYF. Our chefs, trained at our Early Years Chef Academy, understand children’s specific nutritional needs, and how to encourage children to be adventurous in their tastes. We cater for different dietary requirements and allergies.