# Little Stars Nursery

Little Stars Nursery is a full-day nursery at 58 Allen Road, LONDON, N16 8RZ, in Stoke Newington, Hackney. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £120 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey500938  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 58 Allen Road, LONDON, N16 8RZ
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 25
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 7254 4367
- Website: http://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500938

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 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/EY500938

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 23 May 2024:

- Does well: "Staff promote children's communication and language skills well."
- Does well: "Children have lots of opportunities to build their core strength and coordination skills."
- Does well: "The manager and staff are committed to enhancing the provision on offer and continually evaluate children's learning and welfare."
- Should do better: "continue to review the organisation of some group activities to further enhance children's high levels of involvement."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500938

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY500938). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500938)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500938)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500938)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/653652)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | £2,465 |
| 2-year-olds | – | £2,465 |
| All ages | £120 (£12 an hour) | – |

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

- Registration fee: £75

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/registrationandfees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 9 months
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 58 Allen Road, LONDON, N16 8RZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555331,-0.082088

- Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.5 miles
- Station: Canonbury, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Rectory Road, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Butterfield Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Albion Parade, 0.1 miles
- Park: Newington Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Petherton Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Clissold Park, 0.4 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/registrationandfees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/about-us)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/about-us)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/faq)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The Garden School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Princess May Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Shacklewell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Children's House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Minihome Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minihome-ltd-ey248301) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-144636) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minik-kardes-the-factory-childrens-centre-ey557962) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiddley Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-daycare-2666640) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Burma Court Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burma-court-playgroup-144556) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Stars Nursery cost?

Little Stars Nursery publishes these fees: per month £2,465 for under 2s, per month £2,090 for under 2s, per month £1,605 for under 2s, per month £2,465 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,090 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,605 for 2-year-olds and full day £120 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Stars Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Little Stars Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Little Stars Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Stars Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Little Stars Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Stars Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Stars Nursery's opening hours?

Little Stars Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Stars Nursery open all year?

Yes, Little Stars Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Stars Nursery take?

Little Stars Nursery takes children aged from 9 months.

### What is Little Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Stars Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Stars Nursery take?

Little Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Stars Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Stars Nursery.

### Does Little Stars Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Stars Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Stars Nursery?

Yes. Little Stars Nursery lists a registration fee of £75.

### What approach does Little Stars Nursery follow?

Little Stars Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### Does Little Stars Nursery have outdoor space?

Little Stars Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Little Stars Nursery support children with SEND?

Little Stars Nursery lists: Makaton signing.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500938)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlestarsn16.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlestarsn16.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Stars+Nursery+N16+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJ32WMdogcdkgRgtHxAOVWcYk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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