Nurseries in Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park is a bustling and diverse area of North London centred around its large Victorian park and major transport interchange. The area spans three boroughs (Islington, Haringey, and Hackney) and is primarily located in the N4 postcode. It's one of the best-connected places in London, with two tube lines (Victoria and Piccadilly) and a major rail station. This accessibility, combined with a vibrant cultural scene and the huge park, makes it popular with young professionals and families, driving strong demand for childcare.
Parents in Finsbury Park typically pay £108 per day for childcare, which is significantly 43% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £108
- Comparison
- +43% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 492 places
Nurseries near you in Finsbury Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Nurseries in the Finsbury Park area typically accept children from 6 months old, with funded places starting the term after they turn 3.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child, per year.
Daily nursery costs in Finsbury Park typically range from **£85–£145**.
All nurseries are inspected by **Ofsted**. The funding authority will depend on the nursery's exact location, but is often **Islington Council** or **Haringey Council**.
Ask how often children get to play in Finsbury Park, about the diversity of their staff and children, and which council their funding is registered with.
Applying for funding
Finsbury Park is covered by Islington, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Islington website
