Full-day nursery in King's Cross, Islington
MEplace King's Cross
Unit 1, 180D York Way, London, N1 0AZ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
Fees
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- from 9 months
Getting there
Unit 1, 180D York Way, London, N1 0AZ · More nurseries in N1
Stations
- Caledonian Road & BarnsburyStep-free access10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- London St Pancras International12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- London St Pancras International LL13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Randell's Road, York Way / Freight Lane and Copenhagen Street.
Parks and playgrounds
- Bingfield Park2 min walk
- Lewis Cubitt Park2 min walk
- Jellicoe Gardens3 min walk
- Gasholder Park6 min walk
- Wharf Road Gardens7 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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MEplace King's Cross is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, 180D York Way, London, N1 0AZ, in King's Cross, Islington. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (June 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026). It is run by ME PLACE Limited.
Run by ME PLACE Limited (company), which runs 5 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching, and achievement, as 'Strong standard'. Its website describes the setting as inclusive and lists music classes, children's yoga, dance and movement, and drama.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the food is organic, with a vegetarian menu, vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen and breakfast provided.
- Organic foodSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in is gradual, over several weeks. Week 1 is a Settling In Week with phased starts and longer daily sessions, and parents are encouraged to attend every day that week at no extra cost.
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met. Its website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to book a tour using the form on the nursery page, then complete the Starter Form and meet the Nursery Manager about a month before starting. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 8 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEplace King's CrossThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 9 mo | This nursery |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Bemerton Childrens CentreFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Le Jardin des Dyvrande - CamdenSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| St. Andrew's MontessoriSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Kids In MotionFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School ServicesFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in King's Cross3
- All nurseries in Islington79
- All nurseries in N130
- Nurseries near Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children ages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.2 miles
- Kings Cross Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2023 0.2 miles
- Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 0–5has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected January 2025 0.2 miles
- New River College Medical ages 5–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.3 miles
- Abacus Belsize Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected June 2025 0.4 miles
- Robert Blair School and Children's Centre Primaryages 0–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 0.4 miles
- St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.4 miles
- Vittoria Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does MEplace King's Cross offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. MEplace King's Cross offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are MEplace King's Cross's opening hours?
MEplace King's Cross opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does MEplace King's Cross take?
MEplace King's Cross takes children aged from 9 months.
What is MEplace King's Cross's Ofsted rating?
MEplace King's Cross was inspected on 3 June 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can MEplace King's Cross take?
MEplace King's Cross is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.
Are meals included at MEplace King's Cross?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at MEplace King's Cross.
Who runs MEplace King's Cross?
MEplace King's Cross is run by ME PLACE Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.
Does MEplace King's Cross have outdoor space?
MEplace King's Cross lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
Does MEplace King's Cross support children with SEND?
MEplace King's Cross lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to MEplace King's Cross?
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact MEplace King's Cross?
You can call 07311 310514 and visit www.meplace.co.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.meplace.co) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2805204 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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