# MEplace King's Cross

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-kings-cross-2805204  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 1, 180D York Way, London, N1 0AZ
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07311 310514
- Website: https://www.meplace.co/
- Run by: [ME PLACE Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/me-place-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2805204

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 June 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805204

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2805204). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805204)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805204)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805204)

## 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: from 9 months

## Getting there

Address: Unit 1, 180D York Way, London, N1 0AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.539342,-0.123403

- Station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: London St Pancras International, 0.5 miles
- Station: London St Pancras International LL, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bingfield Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lewis Cubitt Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jellicoe Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gasholder Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wharf Road Gardens, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 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)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/faqs)

### Outdoors

Its website lists 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 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 year (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/nurseries/kings-cross)
- 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)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met. 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/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.meplace.co/)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kings Cross Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| New River College Medical |  | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Vittoria Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kate-greenaway-nursery-school-and-childrens-centre-ey294232) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bemerton Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bemerton-childrens-centre-ey291873) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Le Jardin des Dyvrande - Camden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-jardin-des-dyvrande-camden-2895099) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [St. Andrew's Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-montessori-2892816) |  |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids In Motion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-motion-2692209) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-childrens-centre-and-extended-school-services-ey333836) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2805204)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.meplace.co), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.meplace.co/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MEplace+Nursery+King%27s+Cross&query_place_id=ChIJO2eNuCUbdkgRW8Ckt91Foqk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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