Full-day nursery in Finsbury, Islington
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel
339- 341 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 1997Reference 131700Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 22 November 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places123 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 6 November 2024Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £200
- Deposit
- £500
Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
339- 341 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ · More nurseries in EC1V
Stations
- Angel5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Old Street17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Essex Road18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
16 bus stops within 400 m, including Angel Islington, Hall Street and Angel Islington / City Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Duncan Terrace Gardens3 min walk
- Owens Field3 min walk
- Colebrooke Row Gardens4 min walk
- Graham Street Park4 min walk
- Spa Green5 min walk
- Playground1 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel is a full-day nursery at 339- 341 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ, in Finsbury, Islington. It is registered for 123 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited.
Run by Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Organic foodSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery AngelThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Moreland Primary School 0-2 ProvisionFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| King Square Community Nursery at Rahere HouseFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Kido ClerkenwellFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| N Family Club AngelFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Nordic Star NurseriesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| City House NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Islington79
- All nurseries in EC1V7
- Nurseries near Angel station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hanover Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.2 miles
- St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2024 0.2 miles
- Moreland Primary School Primaryages 0–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected July 2025 0.2 miles
- Hugh Myddelton Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected January 2024 0.3 miles
- Richard Cloudesley School ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.4 miles
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Dallington School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Thomas Fairchild Community School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel's opening hours?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel take?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel Good at its inspection on 22 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel take?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel is registered with Ofsted for up to 123 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel?
Yes. Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel lists a registration fee of £200 and a deposit of £500.
Who runs Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel is run by Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel follow?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel have outdoor space?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel lists: Own garden.
Does Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel support children with SEND?
Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel?
Angel is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel?
You can call 020 7833 9388 and visit www.hopesanddreams.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hopesanddreams.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 131700 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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