Established 2014 · Three branches across East London
Iqra — اقرأ, “read” — is where East London’s youngest learners grow in knowledge, character and faith. Islamic early-years education for ages 2–4 in Manor Park, Poplar and Whitechapel.
Our promise to your family
Warm, patient staff who know every child by name — and every parent too. Settling-in is taken at your child’s pace.
A rich EYFS curriculum delivered by qualified early-years educators, preparing children thoroughly for school.
We work hand-in-hand with families: daily updates, open doors, and shared celebration of every milestone.
Free childcare that adds up
All three- and four-year-olds in England get 15 funded hours a week, and eligible working families can claim up to 30 — including support for many two-year-olds. We help you check what you're entitled to and handle the paperwork with you.
See how funded hours workFind your nearest branch
Each branch has its own dedicated team, its own phone number and its own Ofsted registration — and every one of them shares the same warm Iqra ethos.
E12 6NR · Newham
Our newest branch, opened in April 2022, is a dedicated nursery in the heart of Manor Park — rated Good in all areas by Ofsted at its first inspection in October 2024.
E14 6HR · Tower Hamlets
Two neighbouring settings on Gough Walk serve families across E14 — warm, experienced staff and a well-established EYFS programme, minutes from Chrisp Street and Bartlett Park.
E1 5LT · Tower Hamlets
Minutes from Whitechapel Road, our Frostic Walk branch has served Tower Hamlets families for years — rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, with a warm, settled team.
Learning with purpose
We follow all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage — the same framework every English school builds on — woven together with Qur'anic stories, du'as, nasheeds and everyday good character.
Explore the curriculumWhat parents say
Thank you and everyone at Iqra for all your hard work and effort that you have put in for Hamza. He was an extremely shy kid when he first started, but he has really grown and developed so many skills here — from potty training to focus time, writing, phonics, numbers and much more. He also learnt how to interact and socialise with his friends and teachers. JazakAllah khairun.
I would like to take this opportunity to say that the staff at Iqra have been amazing! Isa has been enjoying his time there and I know that he will dearly miss everyone. I’ve felt completely at ease leaving Isa with them — they are a true asset to Iqra Preschool.
I would like to thank everyone at Iqra for helping Hana settle in, with toilet training and — more importantly — learning and becoming confident and happy. Thank you for all your hard work.
I am writing to inform you of the outstanding workers you have at Frostic Walk. Hamza’s key worker has been very engaging with his performance, always informative, and took time to discuss all the areas I would like to see him improve in. Her interaction with Hamza has been above and beyond excellent.
These reviews were collected in 2020–21 — fresh parent feedback is on its way as we refresh the site.
Funded 15 and 30 hour places, no registration fee, no deposit. Come and see a session in action at your nearest branch.