# Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch

Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch is a full-day nursery at Unit 1 Granita Court, 9 Cross Lane, London, N8 7GD, in Hornsey, Haringey. It is registered for 62 children. It is run by Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-hornsey-branch-2809541  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1 Granita Court, 9 Cross Lane, London, N8 7GD
- Registered places: 62
- Run by: [Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/creative-explorers-hornsey-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2809541

## 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 October 2024 (Reference 2809541). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809541)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809541)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809541)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 April 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1782695)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1 Granita Court, 9 Cross Lane, London, N8 7GD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.589047,-0.116130

- Station: Hornsey, 0.2 miles
- Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.6 miles
- Station: Wood Green, 0.6 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary's Churchyard Hornsey, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hornsey Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 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 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


## 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Campsbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Campsbourne Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | 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 |
| North Harringay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Creative Explorers - Hornsey](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-hornsey-2788697) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 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 |
| [Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Harringay](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-and-preschool-harringay-2843165) |  |  |  | 0.3 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 | 0.3 miles |
| [Keiki Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keiki-daycare-ey375623) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Cubs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-day-nursery-ltd-2825974) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch take?

Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch?

Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch is run by Creative Explorers Hornsey Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch?

Hornsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809541)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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