# Minihome Ltd

Minihome Ltd is a full-day nursery at Lighsite, 14 Allen Road, London, N16 8SD, in Stoke Newington, Hackney. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minihome-ltd-ey248301  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lighsite, 14 Allen Road, London, N16 8SD
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 7249 0725
- Website: http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY248301

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 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/EY248301

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2003 (Reference EY248301). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248301)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248301)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248301)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/469386)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £962 |
| 2-year-olds | £962 |

- Charge on funded hours: £18 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £17.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £16.67 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £18 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £17.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £16.67 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £21 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £20.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £19.67 (full day)
- Deposit: £500
- Registration fee: £10

Source: nursery website (http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/prices.html), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lighsite, 14 Allen Road, London, N16 8SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.555139,-0.080123

- Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.5 miles
- Station: Rectory Road, 0.6 miles
- Station: Dalston Junction, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Butterfield Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Albion Parade, 0.2 miles
- Park: Newington Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: West Hackney Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Clissold Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Shakespeare Walk Adventure 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated the nursery Good overall and Good for quality of education. Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and offers SEND support in an inclusive setting. Its website also lists music classes, children's yoga, language classes, dance and movement, cooking activities and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the nursery provides organic food, a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/docs/Parents-info-Pack-2023.pdf)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/docs/Parents-info-Pack-2023.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/docs/Parents-info-Pack-2023.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/docs/SummerMenu1.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/docs/SummerMenu1.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is gradual and includes a key worker home visit during the settling period, a manager welcome meeting, and information shared before the child starts. Its website also says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/docs/Parents-info-Pack-2023.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/prices.html)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/faqs.html)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/parent-involvement.html)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/vision.html)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book a guided tour on Thursdays at 9.15am by phone or email, then complete the online enquiry form and pay the £10 registration fee to join the waiting list. The nursery has a waiting list and a £500 deposit fee. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Princess May Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Halley House School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey500938) | Good | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-144636) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 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 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiddley Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-daycare-2666640) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sandbrook Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbrook-community-playgroup-144643) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Minihome Ltd cost?

Minihome Ltd publishes these fees: per month £962 for under 2s and per month £962 for 2-year-olds (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Minihome Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Minihome Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £18 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Minihome Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Minihome Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Minihome Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Minihome Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What is Minihome Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Minihome Ltd Good at its inspection on 24 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Minihome Ltd take?

Minihome Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Minihome Ltd?

Meals are not included in the fees at Minihome Ltd.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Minihome Ltd?

Yes. Minihome Ltd lists a deposit of £500 and a registration fee of £10.

### What approach does Minihome Ltd follow?

Minihome Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Minihome Ltd have outdoor space?

Minihome Ltd lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Minihome Ltd support children with SEND?

Minihome Ltd lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Minihome Ltd?

Dalston Kingsland is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Minihome Ltd?

You can call 020 7249 0725 and visit www.minihomenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY248301)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.minihomenursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.minihomenursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=minihome+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMQs8RYgcdkgRGE7Mc5Owpkc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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