# Nanny Jane's Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 220 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 55
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07984 190463
- Website: https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2723947

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723947

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2723947). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723947)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723947)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723947)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 220 Essex Road, London, N1 3AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.540920,-0.094715

- Station: Essex Road, 0.1 miles
- Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.6 miles
- Station: Canonbury, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Annette Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Morton Road Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tibby Place, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New River Walk, 0.1 miles
- Park: Dibden Street Triangle, 0.2 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/about-us.html)

### 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 kitchen (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/menu.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/menu.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/menu.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/menu.pdf)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it has a growing area/allotment and offers local outings and trips.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/menu.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)

### 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 room (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/send.pdf)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/curriculum.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/parent-information.html)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/documentation/menu.pdf)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| William Tyndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Richard Cloudesley School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rosemary Works School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's Waldorf School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Essex Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essex-road-pre-school-ey414760) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Packington Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-ey442174) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Angel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-angel-ey499770) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindred Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-islington-131691) | Report card Dec 2025 | £140 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [MEplace Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-islington-2868841) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Mary's Preschool and Playscheme](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-preschool-and-playscheme-2734141) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2723947)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (nannyjanesnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://nannyjanesnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nanny+Janes+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_89gBQYbdkgRYDWlZAw91WA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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