Full-day nursery in Canonbury, Islington
Nanny Jane's Nursery
220 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected 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
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
220 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP · More nurseries in N1
Stations
- Essex Road3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Highbury & Islington15 min walk · 0.6 miles
- CanonburyStep-free access15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Ecclesbourne Road, Essex Road and Elizabeth Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Annette Gardens2 min walk
- Morton Road Park2 min walk
- Tibby Place3 min walk
- New River Walk4 min walk
- Dibden Street Triangle5 min walk
- Playground1 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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Nanny Jane's Nursery is a full-day nursery at 220 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 55 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 32 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and names SEND support, a SENCo, Makaton signing and an inclusive setting as support available. Activities named on its website include cooking. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both rated 'Expected standard'.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says it has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast and healthy snacks.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
The nursery's website says it has a growing area/allotment and offers local outings and trips.
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
According to its website, new children get a full settling-in period when they join, tailored to each child's individual needs.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met. The nursery's website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Jane's NurseryThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Essex Road Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Packington Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Be Me Day Nursery AngelFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Kindred IslingtonFull-day nursery | Report card 2025 | £140 | 08:00–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| MEplace IslingtonFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Preschool and PlayschemeSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- Nurseries near Essex Road station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Rotherfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.2 miles
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- William Tyndale Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected November 2024 0.3 miles
- Richard Cloudesley School ages 2–19has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.4 miles
- Canonbury Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2022 0.4 miles
- Rosemary Works School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- St Paul's Waldorf School ages 3–14has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Laycock Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 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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How much does Nanny Jane's Nursery cost?
Nanny Jane's Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £12 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Nanny Jane's Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Nanny Jane's Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Nanny Jane's Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Nanny Jane's Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Nanny Jane's Nursery's opening hours?
Nanny Jane's Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What is Nanny Jane's Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Nanny Jane's Nursery was inspected on 30 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Nanny Jane's Nursery take?
Nanny Jane's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Nanny Jane's Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Nanny Jane's Nursery.
Does Nanny Jane's Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Nanny Jane's Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Nanny Jane's Nursery follow?
Nanny Jane's Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Nanny Jane's Nursery have outdoor space?
Nanny Jane's Nursery lists: Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does Nanny Jane's Nursery support children with SEND?
Nanny Jane's Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Nanny Jane's Nursery?
Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Nanny Jane's Nursery?
You can call 07984 190463 and visit nannyjanesnursery.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Islington
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in IslingtonFees by age in Islington
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (nannyjanesnursery.co.uk) · 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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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2723947 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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