Carville Day Nursery in Walthamstow had almost £3,000 worth of equipment stolen two weekends ago, including four computers, a DVD player, camera, portable TV and some of the children's Christmas presents.
The thieves even drank the children's milk and stole paperwork.
They had broken two doors and a window to gain entry, which was first discovered by the nursery's cleaner.
Owner Joan Daley said, 'The theft has had a big effect on us and we are all really shocked and upset.
'I can't understand how someone could steal from a nursery and want children to suffer. The thieves left us with nothing. The children can't even listen to the radio.
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