# Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 18 Eden Grove, Off Holloway Road, LONDON, N7 8EQ, in Lower Holloway, Islington. It is registered for 84 children. It was last inspected by Ofsted in February 2023, without a quality grade. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-mount-carmel-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey373865  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Eden Grove, Off Holloway Road, LONDON, N7 8EQ
- Registered places: 84
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY373865

## Ofsted and official records

It was last inspected by Ofsted on 27 February 2023, without a quality grade.

Inspection history:

- 27 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Met
- 28 February 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373865

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY373865). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373865)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 27 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373865)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373865)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/701778)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 Eden Grove, Off Holloway Road, LONDON, N7 8EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551388,-0.112868

- Station: Holloway Road, 0.1 miles
- Station: Drayton Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Caledonian Road, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Paradise Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Biddestone Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Martin Luther King Adventure Playground, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Mary Magdalene Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Penn Road Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Pakeman Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hungerford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-park-childrens-centre-nursery-ey321188) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [T-House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-2866599) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Curiocity Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-2521349) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Westbourne Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbourne-early-years-centre-ey493744) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Capital City College Holloway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capital-city-college-holloway-nursery-ey314149) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Goodinge Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goodinge-early-years-centre-ey558408) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool was last inspected by Ofsted on 27 February 2023, without a quality grade.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool?

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool?

Holloway Road is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373865)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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