# MEplace Islington

MEplace Islington is a full-day nursery at 1-7 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QH, in Islington. It is registered for 59 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by ME PLACE Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-islington-2868841  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1-7 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QH
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 59
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07312 012944
- Website: https://www.meplace.co/
- Run by: [ME PLACE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/me-place-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2868841

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2868841). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868841)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868841)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868841)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: 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
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 1-7 Britannia Row, London, N1 8QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538045,-0.099116

- Station: Essex Road, 0.2 miles
- Station: Angel, 0.5 miles
- Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.6 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dibden Street Triangle, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pleasant Place Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Andersons Square, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tibby Place, 0.1 miles
- Park: Islington Green, 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website lists SEND support and describes itself as an inclusive setting.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says it offers organic food, a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is a gradual process over several weeks, beginning with a 'Settling In Week' that has phased starts and longer sessions each day. Parents are encouraged to attend every day that week at no extra cost.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/nursery-policies)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/about-us)

### Safety

Its website names CCTV as a security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/nursery-policies)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/nurseries/islington)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families book a tour through the form on the nursery page, complete the Starter Form, and meet the Nursery Manager before the child starts, giving an eligibility code if using funded hours. The nursery requires 8 weeks' notice to leave and accepts 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 Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Richard Cloudesley School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 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 John Evangelist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| New River College Primary |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Be Me Day Nursery Angel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-angel-ey499770) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Mary's Preschool and Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-preschool-and-playscheme-2734141) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Packington Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-ey442174) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Angel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-petites-etoiles-bilingual-montessori-angel-131709) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Islington Square Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/islington-square-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2686900) | 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 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does MEplace Islington offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. MEplace Islington offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are MEplace Islington's opening hours?

MEplace Islington opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does MEplace Islington take?

MEplace Islington takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### How many children can MEplace Islington take?

MEplace Islington is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at MEplace Islington?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at MEplace Islington.

### Who runs MEplace Islington?

MEplace Islington is run by ME PLACE Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### Does MEplace Islington have outdoor space?

MEplace Islington lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does MEplace Islington support children with SEND?

MEplace Islington lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to MEplace Islington?

Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact MEplace Islington?

You can call 07312 012944 and visit www.meplace.co.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2868841)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.meplace.co), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.meplace.co/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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