
Ofsted Outstanding nurseries in Islington
18 nurseriesupdated November 2026
Showing rated outstanding only. See all 79 nurseries in Islington
18 nurseries
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Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-School
Full-day nurseryN5
Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (10) on Google
Fees on request
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Be Me Day Nursery Melody Lane
Full-day nurseryN5
Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (2) on Google
from £165 a day
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New Park Nursery and Montessori School
Full-day nurseryN5
Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (2) on Google
Fees on request
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Be Me Day Nursery Highbury
Full-day nurseryN5
Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (10) on Google
Fees on request
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Archway Children's Centre
Full-day nurseryN19
Outstanding · Ofsted4.5 (49) on Google
Fees on request
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New River Green Childrens Centre
Full-day nurseryN1
Outstanding · Ofsted4.4 (15) on Google
Fees on request
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Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School
Full-day nurseryN4
Outstanding · Ofsted
Fees on request
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Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision
Full-day nurseryN19
Outstanding · Ofsted
Fees on request
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King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House
Full-day nurseryEC1V
Outstanding · Ofsted3.4 (5) on Google
Fees on request
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About nurseries in Islington
We list 18 nurseries in Islington that match “Rated Outstanding”, out of 79 nurseries in the area. Across all 79 nurseries in Islington (74 full-day, 5 sessional) there are 4,323 registered places. The median published full-day fee is £127, against £88 across England. Figures as of November 2026.
Updated November 2026
Typical full-day fee
The middle of the fees nurseries publish on their own websites.
Questions parents ask about Islington
How many Ofsted Outstanding nurseries are there in Islington?
We list 18 nurseries in Islington that match: rated outstanding.
How many nurseries are there in Islington?
We list 79 nurseries in Islington: 74 full-day and 5 sessional, with 4,323 registered places between them (as of November 2026).
How much does a nursery cost in Islington?
The median full-day fee published by nurseries in Islington is £127. Across England the typical fee is £88. Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Are there nurseries with funded places from 9 months in Islington?
Yes, we list 27 in Islington.
Are there nurseries offering 30 funded hours in Islington?
Yes, we list 26 in Islington.
Are there nurseries with funded places for 2-year-olds in Islington?
Yes, we list 21 in Islington.
Which areas are near Islington?
Neighbouring areas include Hackney, Camden, City of London and Haringey.
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- Full-day74
- Sessional / pre-school5
- Rated Outstanding18
- Funded from 9 months27
- 30 funded hours26
- Funded 2-year-old places21
- Montessori10
- Forest school8
- Bilingual3
- Meals included in fees19
- Organic food7
- Own garden27
- Flexible sessions26
- Separate baby room22
- Early drop-off13
- Term-time only3
- SEND support13
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Tools for parents in Islington
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Nursery visit checklistPrintable questions to ask
- Cost of nursery in IslingtonFees by age in Islington