# Curiocity Childcare

Curiocity Childcare is a full-day nursery at 55 Tealby Court, Georges Road, London, N7 8HY, in Lower Holloway, Islington. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 24 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-2521349  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55 Tealby Court, Georges Road, London, N7 8HY
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, 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
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7609 5577
- Website: https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2521349

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, 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/16/2521349

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2521349). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521349)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521349)
- 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/16/2521349)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1196228)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £200
- Deposit: £600

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

Fees 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

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 55 Tealby Court, Georges Road, London, N7 8HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.547884,-0.116598

- Station: Caledonian Road, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Holloway Road, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Paradise Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Market Road Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Caledonian Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Martin Luther King Adventure Playground, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Mary Magdalene Gardens, 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 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/request-fees)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/request-fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/request-fees)

### Outdoors

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/understanding-tax-free-childcare-a-guide-for-parents)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/childcare-funding)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/request-fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/faq)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)

## 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 | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hungerford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Bridge School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brecknock Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [T-House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-2866599) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [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 |
| [Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-childrens-centre-and-extended-school-services-ey333836) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Westbourne Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbourne-early-years-centre-ey493744) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-mount-carmel-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey373865) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Gower School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gower-school-131690) | Outstanding | £171 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Curiocity Childcare offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Curiocity Childcare offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Curiocity Childcare take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Curiocity Childcare offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Curiocity Childcare offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Curiocity Childcare offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Curiocity Childcare's opening hours?

Curiocity Childcare opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Curiocity Childcare open all year?

Yes, Curiocity Childcare is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Curiocity Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Curiocity Childcare Good at its inspection on 31 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Curiocity Childcare take?

Curiocity Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Curiocity Childcare?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Curiocity Childcare.

### Does Curiocity Childcare accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Curiocity Childcare accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Curiocity Childcare?

Yes. Curiocity Childcare lists a registration fee of £200 and a deposit of £600.

### What approach does Curiocity Childcare follow?

Curiocity Childcare's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Curiocity Childcare have outdoor space?

Curiocity Childcare lists: Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Curiocity Childcare support children with SEND?

Curiocity Childcare lists: SEND support and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Curiocity Childcare?

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

### How do I contact Curiocity Childcare?

You can call 020 7609 5577 and visit curiocitychildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2521349)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (curiocitychildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://curiocitychildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=CurioCity+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJgQam65obdkgRv_L2C47Ammo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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