Nurseries in Islington
Islington is a central London borough known for its vibrant neighbourhoods, cultural venues, independent shops and excellent transport links. Postcodes EC1, N1, N5 and N7 cover areas including Angel, Highbury, Holloway, Clerkenwell and Barnsbury. With a large population of young professionals and growing families, childcare places are in high demand, particularly around Angel and Highbury. Islington benefits from the Northern, Victoria and Piccadilly lines, Overground stations, extensive bus routes and cycle networks. Families enjoy parks, libraries, markets and community centres. Its blend of lively high streets, accessible green spaces and strong early years settings makes Islington an attractive borough for parents seeking central yet family-friendly childcare options.
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 start private nursery from around 3 months old. Funded early education begins the term after a child’s 3rd birthday, with some younger children eligible earlier based on working-parent criteria or household circumstances.
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 generally fall between **£95–£165 per day**, particularly in Angel, Barnsbury and Highbury where demand is highest.
Nurseries in Islington are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding administered by **Islington Council**.
Ask about outdoor play, waiting lists, learning approach, how funded hours are allocated and any top-up fees common in central London areas.
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
