# Kindred Islington Kindred Islington is a full-day nursery at Shepperton House, 83-93 Shepperton Road, LONDON, N1 3DF, in Islington. It is registered for 78 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £140 to £142 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 26 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-islington-131691 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Shepperton House, 83-93 Shepperton Road, LONDON, N1 3DF - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 78 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7226 4037 - Website: https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/kindred-islington - Ofsted URN: 131691 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 9 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131691 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1999 (Reference 131691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131691) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131691) - Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131691) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1795977) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per week | Per month | |---|---|---|---|---| | Under 2s | – | – | £133.50 | £558 | | 2-year-olds | – | – | £133.50 | £558 | | All ages | £140 (£13.33 an hour) | £83 | – | – | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £31.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £31.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £66 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £36.50 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £33 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £21.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £11.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £10.75 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £5.75 (per week) Source: nursery website (https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:30 - Ages: birth to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: Shepperton House, 83-93 Shepperton Road, LONDON, N1 3DF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538179,-0.090952 - Station: Essex Road, 0.3 miles - Station: Haggerston, 0.6 miles, step-free access - Station: Canonbury, 0.7 miles, step-free access - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Basire Street Playground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Wilton Square, under 0.1 miles - Park: Rosemary Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Morton Road Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Arlington Square, 0.1 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Ofsted's 2025 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching and achievement as 'Expected standard'. Its website names a sensory room as support. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play. - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Settling in Its website says settling in usually takes three graduating sessions, starting with you staying with your child to complete the All About Me booklet. Drop-off periods are then tailored to your child's pace, with extra sessions offered if needed. The nursery also uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/download_file/1794/804) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding standards met. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/london-north/kindred-islington-nursery-and-pre-school) ### Getting a place Its website says you book a visit to meet the nursery and discuss your family's needs. A £150 pre-payment is taken off your first full invoice, with no registration fee or deposit. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Rosemary Works School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Richard Cloudesley School | | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Rosemary Gardens Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-gardens-playgroup-ey365176) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Newpark Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-nursery-school-2680439) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Packington Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-ey442174) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Nanny Jane's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Essex Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essex-road-pre-school-ey414760) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Rosemary Works EYC Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemary-works-eyc-ltd-ey371931) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Kindred Islington cost? Kindred Islington publishes these fees: per month £558 for under 2s, per month £1,116 for under 2s, per month £1,674 for under 2s, per month £2,232 for under 2s, per month £2,511 for under 2s, per month £335.50 for under 2s, per month £671 for under 2s, per month £1,006.50 for under 2s, per month £1,342 for under 2s, per month £1,677.50 for under 2s, per week £133.50 for under 2s, per week £267 for under 2s, per week £400.50 for under 2s, per week £534 for under 2s, per week £667.50 for under 2s, per week £85.50 for under 2s, per week £171 for under 2s, per week £256.50 for under 2s, per week £342 for under 2s, per week £427.50 for under 2s, per month £558 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,116 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,674 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,232 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,511 for 2-year-olds, per month £335.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £671 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,006.50 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,342 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,677.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £133.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £267 for 2-year-olds, per week £400.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £534 for 2-year-olds, per week £667.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £85.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £171 for 2-year-olds, per week £256.50 for 2-year-olds, per week £342 for 2-year-olds, per week £427.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £140 for all ages, full day £142 for all ages, half day £83 for all ages and half day £91.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Kindred Islington offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Kindred Islington offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £31.50 per month on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Kindred Islington offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Kindred Islington offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Kindred Islington's opening hours? Kindred Islington opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Kindred Islington open all year? Yes, Kindred Islington is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Kindred Islington take? Kindred Islington takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### What is Kindred Islington's Ofsted rating? Kindred Islington was inspected on 9 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Kindred Islington take? Kindred Islington is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Kindred Islington? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Kindred Islington. ### Does Kindred Islington accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Kindred Islington accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Does Kindred Islington have outdoor space? Kindred Islington lists: Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Kindred Islington support children with SEND? Kindred Islington lists: Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to Kindred Islington? Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Kindred Islington? You can call 020 7226 4037 and visit kindrednurseries.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131691) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (kindrednurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://kindrednurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/kindred-islington) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kindred+Islington+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJdwV9rZ8cdkgRITGQn4WfN4k) - 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.