# Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre

Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at 107 Matthias Road, London, N16 8NP, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 51 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Minik Kardes Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minik-kardes-the-factory-childrens-centre-ey557962  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 107 Matthias Road, London, N16 8NP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 020 7060 7487
- Run by: [Minik Kardes Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/minik-kardes-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY557962

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 June 2022, 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/EY557962

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY557962). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557962)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557962)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557962)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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

## Getting there

Address: 107 Matthias Road, London, N16 8NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551967,-0.083667

- Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.4 miles
- Station: Canonbury, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Dalston Junction, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Newington Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Butterfield Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Petherton Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Albion Parade, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Paul's Shrubbery, 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 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: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Garden School |  | 4–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Children's House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Princess May Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Waldorf School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddley Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-daycare-2666640) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-nursery-ey500938) | Good | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Minihome Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/minihome-ltd-ey248301) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mildmay Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-community-nursery-ey427176) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-floral-place-day-nursery-and-preschool-131687) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre's opening hours?

Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 8 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre take?

Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre?

Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre is run by Minik Kardes Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre?

Canonbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Minik Kardes @ the Factory Children's Centre?

You can call 020 7060 7487.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557962)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minik+Kardes+%40+The+Factory&query_place_id=ChIJ4carhHkddkgR7alJuq7e4FU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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