Nurseries in Islington
Islington is a vibrant North London borough known for its lively arts scene, stylish boutiques, and beautiful Georgian townhouses. Covering postcodes like N1, N5, and N7, the area centres around Upper Street, Angel, and Highbury. It's exceptionally well-connected with the Victoria and Northern lines, Overground services, and numerous bus routes. Families are drawn to its green spaces like Highbury Fields, proximity to Regent's Canal, and cultural venues. Demand for childcare is consistently high, driven by a dense population of professionals and affluent families, making it a competitive market for nursery places.
Parents in Islington typically pay £111 per day for childcare, which is significantly 47% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £111
- Comparison
- +47% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 9,979 places
Nurseries near you in Islington
nuuri registered
131 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
13 March 2024
nuuri registered
34 places
Ages 4 months to 5 years
4 / 4 inspection score
19 May 2022
nuuri registered
45 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
31 May 2022
Not registered with Nuuri
Frequently Asked Questions
In Islington, children can begin private day nursery from around 3 months old. Government-funded early education becomes available the term after your child turns 3, with some families eligible for funding from age 2, or from 9 months for working parents.
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.
Nursery fees in Islington are at the higher end for London, typically ranging from **£95–£170 per day**, especially in prime areas like Angel and Highbury.
All nurseries in Islington are regulated by **Ofsted**, with funding and local services managed by **Islington Council**.
Ask about their use of local resources like Highbury Fields, staff-to-child ratios, waiting list length, and how they incorporate funded hours into their fee structure.
Applying for funding
Islington 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
