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City Child Nursery and Preschool

"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at City Child. Their unwavering dedication to looking after my daughter's well-being and treating her as if she were a member of their own family is truly commendable. Their love, patience, and caring attitude have made her feel safe and happy, and I am genuinely grateful for that."
(FM, Parent - Daynurseries.co.uk)

An Inspiring Setting in the Heart of the City

Welcome to City Child Nursery and Preschool. At our bright and spacious nursery in Barbican, children aged 3 months to 5 years are provided with the best early years education and care to help them reach their developmental milestones in an inspiring environment.

Dedicated Rooms for Every Age Group

Each of our airy rooms has full-length windows looking out into wildlife areas.

Your tiny one will love our cosy baby room, where we follow your child's individual routine from home as closely as possible, making the transition to nursery life easier. This room also has its own separate sleep room, allowing your child to enjoy peaceful naps.

We have two bright toddler rooms, where your little one is encouraged to explore and start learning independence. There are lots of fun resources to discover as they begin to develop key skills and choose activities that interest them.

In our preschool room, your little learner will start being prepared for school. This room is run by our qualified preschool teacher. To help preschoolers feel truly ready for school, our Ready for School programme adds structure and focus to essential skills, building confidence and independence in a fun, supportive environment.

Children also enjoy Boogie Mites music sessions where they can learn about the world through music and song.

A Bright Beginning for Every Child

Give your child the confidence to thrive with our Nurture Approach—a warm, enriching early years experience designed by specialists to support every stage of development. Rooted in the EYFS curriculum, this personalised programme blends wellbeing-focused activities with exciting learning opportunities across subjects like maths, reading, writing, science, and art. 

Whether your child is moving rooms or preparing for their next big step, we’re here to nurture their potential and spark a lifelong love of learning.

Garden Time in the City

We're very lucky to have a spacious outdoor garden (a real bonus in a city centre). The large garden is divided into age-appropriate areas and is filled with a wide range of exciting resources and toys to extend your child's opportunity to learn and play in the fresh air. From sandpits and climbing frames to trikes and musical instruments, there is always something new to discover.

All-Inclusive Care and Convenience

  • Nutritionally-balanced meals are prepared by our onsite chef. Our all-inclusive care extends to snacks, formula, nappies, wipes, and creams.
  • Onsite buggy park.
  • Our nursery in Barbican is located just a few minutes' walk from Liverpool Street station and Barbican tube.
  • Longer opening times from 7:30am to 6:30pm.
  • Rated Good at our latest Ofsted inspection.

Your Personal Tour

Our devoted and long-standing staff are excited to welcome you and your family to our nursery in Barbican. Book a personal tour today and come see everything our beautiful nursery has to offer.

Abby Cranfield, Deputy Manager - Tabbard Square Day Nursery and Preschool
Abby
Nursery Manager
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1 Bridgewater Square, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8AH
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  • Monday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Thursday7:30AM - 6:30PM
  • Friday7:30AM - 6:30PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what City Child has to offer.

Transport Links 

Transport
Links

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

Extended Hours 

Extended
Hours
 

Water Play 

Water
Play

Sleep Room 

Sleep
Room

Boogie Mites 

Boogie
Mites

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Nursery Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working, or you get discounts from your workplace.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 02037 803 026, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "The staff here provide outstanding care, ensuring both the physical and emotional well-being of the children. The nursery maintains excellent hygiene, offers age-appropriate and nutritious meals, and organizes engaging activities each day."

    P S, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "Their love, patience, and caring attitude have made her feel safe and happy, and I am genuinely grateful for that. Our daughter has been a part of this wonderful community for almost 2 years now, and her joy and happiness while at the nursery are a testament to the excellent care and learning environment provided."

    F M, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "My child started nursery at 7 months and he loves it! They do amazing activities and he is always happy when I pick him up in the evening! The staff is super nice, friendly and attentive and they have a lot of experience with multilingual children."

    V V, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Abby Cranfield, Deputy Manager - Tabbard Square Day Nursery and Preschool
    AbbyNursery Manager
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    IssacharDeputy Manager
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