# Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Angel

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopes-and-dreams-montessori-nursery-angel-131700  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 339- 341 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 123
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7833 9388
- Website: http://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/
- Run by: [Hopes And Dreams (City) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/hopes-and-dreams-city-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 131700

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 2024, 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/16/131700

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1997 (Reference 131700). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131700)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131700)
- Registered places: 123 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131700)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/416372)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £200
- Deposit: £500

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: 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
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 339- 341 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.531174,-0.102163

- Station: Angel, 0.2 miles
- Station: Old Street, 0.7 miles
- Station: Essex Road, 0.7 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Duncan Terrace Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Owens Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Colebrooke Row Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Graham Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Spa Green, 0.2 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


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/angel)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/eyfs)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/menu)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/angel)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/angel)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/nursery-life/settling-in)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/angel)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/about-us/aims-and-philosophies)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/extra-curricular-activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/our-nurseries/extra-curricular-activities)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Moreland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Richard Cloudesley School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Moreland Primary School 0-2 Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreland-primary-school-0-2-provision-ey542004) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-square-community-nursery-at-rahere-house-2587978) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kido Clerkenwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-clerkenwell-ey545557) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Angel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-angel-2652865) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nordic Star Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nordic-star-nurseries-2665960) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [City House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-house-nursery-2895890) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131700)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hopesanddreams.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.hopesanddreams.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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