# Little Haven Childcare

Little Haven Childcare is a full-day nursery at St John The Evangelist Church, Pemberton Gardens, Upper Holloway, London, N19 5RR, in Tufnell Park, Islington. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 3 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 34 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-haven-childcare-2530261  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St John The Evangelist Church, Pemberton Gardens, Upper Holloway, London, N19 5RR
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07903 543627
- Website: http://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2530261

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 August 2022, 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/16/2530261

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2530261). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530261)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530261)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530261)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £12.21 | £1,058.20 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £15.80 (full day)
- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: St John The Evangelist Church, Pemberton Gardens, Upper Holloway, London, N19 5RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.563316,-0.130898

- Station: Upper Holloway, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Archway, 0.3 miles
- Station: Tufnell Park, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whittington Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Davenant Road Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Archway Corner, 0.2 miles
- Park: Giesbach Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Foxham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a Forest school approach and offers music classes, children's yoga, cooking activities, library visits and woodland trips. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both rated Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, breakfast is provided and parents provide a packed lunch. The meal charge is £15.80 per full day.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/nursery/menus)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, makes regular park trips and runs local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/parent-information/policies-procedures)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)

### Safety

At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was rated effective.

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

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/admissions/fees)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/about-us)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should email the nursery to arrange a visit if wanted, then complete the registration form and pay the £100 non-refundable administration fee. The nursery then confirms required days and completes registration, and a refundable deposit is also required. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Yerbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Bridge Keystone |  | 4–19 | Good (February 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Duncombe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hargrave Park School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Brookfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Archway Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-day-nursery-2515671) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Leaping Lizards Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-lizards-day-nursery-ltd-ey365093) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Archway Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-childrens-centre-131663) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hargrave-park-school-under-three-provision-ey334154) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-prep-school-and-day-nursery-ey286121) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Beginners Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginners-daycare-2813428) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Haven Childcare cost?

Little Haven Childcare publishes these fees: per hour £12.21 for all ages, per month £1,058.20 for all ages, per month £1,577.13 for all ages, per month £2,096.05 for all ages and per month £2,625.15 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Haven Childcare offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Haven Childcare offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Little Haven Childcare's opening hours?

Little Haven Childcare opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Haven Childcare open all year?

Yes, Little Haven Childcare is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Haven Childcare take?

Little Haven Childcare takes children aged 3 months to 4 years.

### What is Little Haven Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Haven Childcare Good at its inspection on 16 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Haven Childcare take?

Little Haven Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Haven Childcare?

Meals are not included in the fees at Little Haven Childcare.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Haven Childcare?

Yes. Little Haven Childcare lists a registration fee of £100.

### What approach does Little Haven Childcare follow?

Little Haven Childcare's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does Little Haven Childcare have outdoor space?

Little Haven Childcare lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Little Haven Childcare?

Upper Holloway is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Haven Childcare?

You can call 07903 543627 and visit www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2530261)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlehaveneyfs.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Haven+Childcare%2C+Archway&query_place_id=ChIJy50N6gIbdkgRbGE0RGfOgqY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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