# Hackney Care For Kids Hackney Care For Kids is a full-day nursery at 61 Evering Road, London, N16 7PR, in Shacklewell, Hackney. It is registered for 38 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackney-care-for-kids-144589 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 61 Evering Road, London, N16 7PR - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 38 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7916 1497 - Website: https://www.hcknursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 144589 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 2025, 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/16/144589 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1990 (Reference 144589). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144589) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144589) - Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144589) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/469097) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 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 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 50 a year ## Getting there Address: 61 Evering Road, London, N16 7PR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557941,-0.070231 - Station: Rectory Road, 0.1 miles - Station: Stoke Newington, 0.6 miles - Station: Clapton, 0.6 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: West Hackney Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Stoke Newington Common, 0.2 miles - Park: Hackney Downs, 0.2 miles - Park: Kynaston Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Shacklewell Green, 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Support named on its website includes SEND support, a SENCo, speech and language support and an inclusive setting. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/our-nursery) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/our-nursery) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and healthy snacks are provided. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) ### Settling in Its website says settling in is gradual, flexible and child-led. Each child has a Key Worker, and parents spend time in the nursery during this period. Care details on its website also name a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/our-nursery) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/about-us) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/about-us) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://hcknursery.com/fees-admissions) ### Safety The Ofsted inspection in 2025 found safeguarding effective. ### Getting a place Its website says to book a visit, then complete the application form (PDF) and return it by email. Once a place is confirmed, a start date and next steps are agreed. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Benthal Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | William Patten Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Shacklewell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Northwold Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Halley House School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Garden School | | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Nightingale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Linden Children and Family Hub Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linden-children-and-family-hub-nursery-ey450405) | Outstanding | | | under 0.1 miles | | [N16 Tots And Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n16-tots-and-playgroup-ey557975) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stoke-newington-2549203) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [N Family Club Hackney Downs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-hackney-downs-2711171) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Hackney Holiday Scheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hackney-holiday-scheme-2599504) | Met | | | 0.2 miles | | [Hill Top Daycare Nursery Ltd (Roof Top Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hill-top-daycare-nursery-ltd-roof-top-nursery-ey308928) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hackney Care For Kids offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Hackney Care For Kids offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Hackney Care For Kids's opening hours? Hackney Care For Kids opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Hackney Care For Kids open all year? Yes, Hackney Care For Kids is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Hackney Care For Kids take? Hackney Care For Kids takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is Hackney Care For Kids's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Hackney Care For Kids Good at its inspection on 12 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Hackney Care For Kids take? Hackney Care For Kids is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Hackney Care For Kids? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Hackney Care For Kids. ### Does Hackney Care For Kids accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Hackney Care For Kids accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Hackney Care For Kids follow? Hackney Care For Kids's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme. ### Does Hackney Care For Kids have outdoor space? Hackney Care For Kids lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play. ### Does Hackney Care For Kids support children with SEND? Hackney Care For Kids lists: SEND support, SENCo, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Hackney Care For Kids? Rectory Road is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Hackney Care For Kids? You can call 020 7916 1497 and visit www.hcknursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144589) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hcknursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.hcknursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hackney+Care+For+Kids&query_place_id=ChIJ4fcS5l8cdkgRbS3p5scKeBg) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.