# Alpha Nurseries

Alpha Nurseries is a full-day nursery at 3 Darnley Road, LONDON, E9 6QH, in Hackney. It is registered for 57 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-nurseries-ey426093  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Darnley Road, LONDON, E9 6QH
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 57
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8985 2785
- Website: http://www.alphachildcare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY426093

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426093

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2012 (Reference EY426093). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426093)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426093)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426093)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 3 Darnley Road, LONDON, E9 6QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.543974,-0.053570

- Station: London Fields, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hackney Central, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Hackney Downs, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shore Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Thomas's Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Thomas's Long Burial Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Thomas's Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: London Fields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hackney there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/our-nurseries)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/our-nurseries)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/about-us)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/about-us)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/about-us)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://alphachildcare.com/our-nurseries)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Berger Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gayhurst Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Olive School, Hackney | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mossbourne Parkside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Morningside Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morningside-preschool-2807845) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Nursery Of Happy Stories](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-of-happy-stories-2869770) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Angels On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-on-the-park-2524071) | Good | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Bees Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-childcare-2681614) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [German Kindergarten London Fields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/german-kindergarten-london-fields-ey554795) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Pembury Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pembury-pre-school-ey554421) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Alpha Nurseries's opening hours?

Alpha Nurseries opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Alpha Nurseries take?

Alpha Nurseries takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Alpha Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alpha Nurseries Good at its inspection on 9 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alpha Nurseries take?

Alpha Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Does Alpha Nurseries accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Alpha Nurseries accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Does Alpha Nurseries support children with SEND?

Alpha Nurseries lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Alpha Nurseries?

Hackney Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alpha Nurseries?

You can call 020 8985 2785 and visit www.alphachildcare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY426093)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.alphachildcare.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.alphachildcare.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alpha+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJc5oLiOQcdkgRlgBjwIEbksU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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