Pre-schools

There are a number of infant schools and nurseries in Tower Hamlets offering pre-school education for children under the age of five who live in the borough.

Tower Hamlets Family Information Service also provides information for parents and carers who are looking for private and voluntary day care. This includes information on local initiatives, childcare providers, nursery education grants, working tax credit and childcare tax credit.

Applying to a nursery school

Nursery education is offered to children from birth to five years, but some nurseries will only take children from age two.

Nursery and childcare funding

The nursery education grant provides financial assistance towards the cost of private nursery, playgroup or childminder fees.