# N16 Tots

N16 Tots is a full-day nursery at 4 Defoe Road, LONDON, N16 0EF, in Stoke Newington, Hackney. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged from 8 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–17:00, Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £80 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kimand (UK) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n16-tots-ey460389  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Defoe Road, LONDON, N16 0EF
- Ages: from 8 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–17:00, Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 34
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8617 6290
- Website: https://www.n16tots.com/
- Run by: [Kimand (UK) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kimand-uk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY460389

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460389

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY460389). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460389)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460389)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460389)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £80 (£8 an hour) | £60 | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.n16tots.com/prices), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–18:00
- Friday: 08:00–17:00
- Ages: from 8 months
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 4 Defoe Road, LONDON, N16 0EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561867,-0.078752

- Station: Stoke Newington, 0.4 miles
- Station: Rectory Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Dalston Kingsland, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kynaston Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clissold Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Church Street Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stoke Newington Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Allens Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Brett Close Play Area, 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/events-clubs)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/rooms)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)

### Outdoors

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/rooms)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/prices)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/prospective-parents)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/prices)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/faq-s)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/events-clubs)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/events-clubs)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.n16tots.com/events-clubs)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Patten Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Grazebrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Side By Side School |  | 2–20 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Yeshuos Moshe School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| T T T Y Y School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| TTD Gur School |  | 5–7 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Beis Malka Girls' School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiddley Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddley-tots-nursery-2584417) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-ey551077) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Stoke Newington Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stoke-newington-nursery-and-pre-school-2775001) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Church Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-church-street-2572925) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Coconut Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/coconut-nursery-144566) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Tam's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tams-house-ey450792) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does N16 Tots cost?

N16 Tots publishes these fees: full day £80 for all ages, half day £60 for all ages and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does N16 Tots offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. N16 Tots offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are N16 Tots's opening hours?

N16 Tots opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–17:00, Fri.

### Is N16 Tots open all year?

N16 Tots is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does N16 Tots take?

N16 Tots takes children aged from 8 months.

### What is N16 Tots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated N16 Tots Outstanding at its inspection on 11 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can N16 Tots take?

N16 Tots is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs N16 Tots?

N16 Tots is run by Kimand (UK) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does N16 Tots follow?

N16 Tots's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and School readiness programme.

### Does N16 Tots have outdoor space?

N16 Tots lists: Daily outdoor play and Regular park trips.

### What is the nearest station to N16 Tots?

Stoke Newington is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact N16 Tots?

You can call 020 8617 6290 and visit www.n16tots.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY460389)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.n16tots.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.n16tots.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=N16+Tots&query_place_id=ChIJAQ-ZhGMcdkgRCF_rFQVufoQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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