# King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House

King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House is a full-day nursery at Rahere House, Central Street, LONDON, EC1V 8DE, in St Luke's, Islington. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-square-community-nursery-at-rahere-house-2587978  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rahere House, Central Street, LONDON, EC1V 8DE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 8187 0345
- Website: https://kingsquarenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2587978

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587978

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2020 (Reference 2587978). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587978)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587978)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587978)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/417209)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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

## Getting there

Address: Rahere House, Central Street, LONDON, EC1V 8DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.528724,-0.097356

- Station: Old Street, 0.4 miles
- Station: Angel, 0.5 miles
- Station: Barbican, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King Square Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Graham Street Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Luke's Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Northampton Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Radnor Street Open Space, 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

- Google: 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| New Regent's College |  | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kido Clerkenwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-clerkenwell-ey545557) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [City House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-house-nursery-2895890) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Moreland Primary School 0-2 Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreland-primary-school-0-2-provision-ey542004) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Newpark Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-nursery-school-ey452022) | Good |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Nordic Star Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nordic-star-nurseries-2665960) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Co-operative Childcare Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-islington-ey311534) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House's opening hours?

King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House Outstanding at its inspection on 7 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House take?

King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House?

Angel is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House?

You can call 020 8187 0345 and visit kingsquarenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2587978)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=King+Square+Community+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJfWoVD1kbdkgRsmVADkhlBOI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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