Full-day nursery in Canonbury, Islington
Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool
2 Floral Place, Northampton Grove, Islington, N1 2PL · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 1995Reference 131687Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 10 May 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places54 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 5 March 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Charge on funded hours
- £1.27 per hour
- Registration fee
- £150
Funded hours: From 9 months
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Islington that publish fees charge £77–£180 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
2 Floral Place, Northampton Grove, Islington, N1 2PL · More nurseries in N1
Stations
- CanonburyStep-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Dalston Kingsland13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Dalston JunctionStep-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
22 bus stops within 400 m, including Balls Pond Road, Newington Green Road / Balls Pond Road and Newington Green Road / Essex Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- St Paul's Shrubbery2 min walk
- Northampton Park Triangle4 min walk
- St Paul's Park4 min walk
- Petherton Green4 min walk
- New River Walk5 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Islington there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 2 Floral Place, Northampton Grove, Islington, N1 2PL, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 54 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 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 1.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education in its 2024 Ofsted inspection. Its website names music classes as an activity.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides healthy snacks.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Safety
Safeguarding was found to be effective in the nursery's 2024 Ofsted inspection.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says the setting is preparing to reopen soon and asks parents to register their interest through the online form. To visit, parents can call the nursery or book a tour. A £150 registration fee applies, and the nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, as well as Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Mildmay Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| New River Green Childrens CentreFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| New Park Nursery and Montessori SchoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 4 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Tiddley Tots DaycareFull-day nursery | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Academic Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Canonbury9
- All nurseries in Islington79
- All nurseries in N130
- Nurseries near Canonbury station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Paul's Waldorf School ages 3–14has a nursery class 0.1 miles
- Newington Green Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.3 miles
- The Children's House School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.4 miles
- Grasmere Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.5 miles
- St Matthias Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.5 miles
- Princess May Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2023 0.5 miles
- The Garden School ages 4–18Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected December 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 10 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool.
Does Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool lists a registration fee of £150.
Who runs Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
Does Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool?
Canonbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 0330 057 8916 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in IslingtonFees by age in Islington
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 131687 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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