# Creative Explorers - Hornsey

Creative Explorers - Hornsey is a full-day nursery at 18 Gisburn Road, London, N8 7BS, in Hornsey, Haringey. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-hornsey-2788697  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 Gisburn Road, London, N8 7BS
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 45
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3759 2520
- Website: http://www.creative-explorers.co.uk/
- Run by: [Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/creative-explorers-hornsey-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2788697

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2788697). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788697)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788697)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788697)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £20 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £200

Source: nursery website (https://creative-explorers.co.uk/about-us/your-guide-to-funded-childcare-at-creative-explorers), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 18 Gisburn Road, London, N8 7BS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587167,-0.113848

- Station: Hornsey, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wood Green, 0.7 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary's Churchyard Hornsey, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New River Path West Bank, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fairland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hornsey Park, 0.3 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names cooking activities as one of its activities.

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, all-weather outdoor play, and local outings and trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)

### Settling in

Its website says a Parent Engagement Manager plans a settling-in experience tailored to each child, including settling-in visits. Each child is assigned a key person, and parents receive daily updates on the app and in person.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/about-us/your-guide-to-funded-childcare-at-creative-explorers)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information)

### Getting a place

Its website says families attend a nursery visit for a personalised quote, then return the completed child enrolment form and pay a £100 non-refundable registration fee and £200 deposit to confirm a space. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| North Harringay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rokesly Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Campsbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Campsbourne Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Harringay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-harringay-2843165) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-hornsey-branch-2809541) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/we-care-wiggly-worms-day-nursery-ltd-2797009) |  | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - Noel Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-haven-nursery-and-pre-school-noel-park-2604205) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Keiki Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keiki-daycare-ey375623) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Creative Explorers Nursery - Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-crouch-end-2789375) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Creative Explorers - Hornsey cost?

Creative Explorers - Hornsey publishes these fees: per hour £20 for all ages, per hour £18 for all ages, per hour £16 for all ages, per hour £14 for all ages and per hour £12 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Creative Explorers - Hornsey offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Creative Explorers - Hornsey offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Creative Explorers - Hornsey take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Creative Explorers - Hornsey offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Creative Explorers - Hornsey offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Creative Explorers - Hornsey offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Creative Explorers - Hornsey's opening hours?

Creative Explorers - Hornsey opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Creative Explorers - Hornsey open all year?

Yes, Creative Explorers - Hornsey is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Creative Explorers - Hornsey take?

Creative Explorers - Hornsey takes children aged from 3 months.

### How many children can Creative Explorers - Hornsey take?

Creative Explorers - Hornsey is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Creative Explorers - Hornsey?

Yes. Creative Explorers - Hornsey lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £200.

### Who runs Creative Explorers - Hornsey?

Creative Explorers - Hornsey is run by Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Creative Explorers - Hornsey have outdoor space?

Creative Explorers - Hornsey lists: Daily outdoor play, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Creative Explorers - Hornsey?

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

### How do I contact Creative Explorers - Hornsey?

You can call 020 3759 2520 and visit www.creative-explorers.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788697)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.creative-explorers.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.creative-explorers.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Creative+Explorers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ69h37egbdkgRzkuqATmobY4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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