# kGems Day Nursery - Islington kGems Day Nursery - Islington is a full-day nursery at 85 St. Pauls Road, Islington, N1 2NA, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 49 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £114 to £124 (nursery website, November 2026). It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by kGems Islington Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-islington-2753657 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 85 St. Pauls Road, Islington, N1 2NA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 49 - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8050 8001 - Website: https://www.kgems.co.uk/ - Run by: [kGems Islington Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kgems-islington-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2753657 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 August 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/16/2753657 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2753657). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753657) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753657) - Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753657) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1728268) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per month | |---|---|---|---| | Under 2s | £124 (£12.40 an hour) | £72 | £1,054 | | 2-year-olds | £124 (£12.40 an hour) | £72 | £1,054 | | 3 and over | £114 (£11.40 an hour) | £67 | £969 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £45 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £28 (half day) - Deposit: £250 Source: nursery website (https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf), 11 November 2026. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: 85 St. Pauls Road, Islington, N1 2NA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546079,-0.100770 - Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.1 miles - Station: Canonbury, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Essex Road, 0.4 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Highbury Island, under 0.1 miles - Park: Highbury Fields, 0.1 miles - Park: Laycock Green, 0.2 miles - Park: New River Walk, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names a nature-based approach and library visits as activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://islington.kgems.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://islington.kgems.co.uk/) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://islington.kgems.co.uk/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://islington.kgems.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://islington.kgems.co.uk/) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington-fee.pdf) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://kgems.co.uk/islington) ### Extras and activities - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://islington.kgems.co.uk/) ### Getting a place Its website says to book a showaround with the nursery. The first fees are due when the booking is confirmed, then the monthly fee is paid in advance on the 1st of each month, and a £250 deposit is kept on file. The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Mary Magdalene Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Paul's Waldorf School | | 3–14 | | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Essex Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essex-road-pre-school-ey414760) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Nanny Jane's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Westbourne Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbourne-early-years-centre-ey493744) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Be Me Day Nursery Angel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-angel-ey499770) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [New River Green Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-river-green-childrens-centre-131721) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Be Me Day Nursery Melody Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-melody-lane-2662130) | Outstanding | £165 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does kGems Day Nursery - Islington cost? kGems Day Nursery - Islington publishes these fees: full day £124 for under 2s, half day £72 for under 2s, per month £1,054 for under 2s, per month £1,581 for under 2s, per month £2,108 for under 2s, per month £2,535 for under 2s, full day £124 for 2-year-olds, half day £72 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,054 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,581 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,108 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,535 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,530 for 2-year-olds, full day £114 for 3 and over, half day £67 for 3 and over, per month £969 for 3 and over, per month £1,453.50 for 3 and over, per month £1,938 for 3 and over, per month £2,322.50 for 3 and over and per month £1,423.75 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### What are kGems Day Nursery - Islington's opening hours? kGems Day Nursery - Islington opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is kGems Day Nursery - Islington open all year? Yes, kGems Day Nursery - Islington is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does kGems Day Nursery - Islington take? kGems Day Nursery - Islington takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is kGems Day Nursery - Islington's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated kGems Day Nursery - Islington Good at its inspection on 21 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can kGems Day Nursery - Islington take? kGems Day Nursery - Islington is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at kGems Day Nursery - Islington? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at kGems Day Nursery - Islington. ### Does kGems Day Nursery - Islington accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. kGems Day Nursery - Islington accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at kGems Day Nursery - Islington? Yes. kGems Day Nursery - Islington lists a deposit of £250. ### Who runs kGems Day Nursery - Islington? kGems Day Nursery - Islington is run by kGems Islington Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does kGems Day Nursery - Islington follow? kGems Day Nursery - Islington's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach. ### Does kGems Day Nursery - Islington have outdoor space? kGems Day Nursery - Islington lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to kGems Day Nursery - Islington? Highbury & Islington is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact kGems Day Nursery - Islington? You can call 020 8050 8001 and visit www.kgems.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753657) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kgems.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.kgems.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=kGems+Day+Nursery+-+Islington&query_place_id=ChIJRTkO0c8bdkgRGliBzRyWlcM) - 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.