# New Park Nursery and Montessori School

New Park Nursery and Montessori School is a full-day nursery at 67 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EU, in Highbury, Islington. It is registered for 34 children and takes children aged from 4 months. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, 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, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-park-nursery-and-montessori-school-131720  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 67 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EU
- Ages: from 4 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 34
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7226 1109
- Website: http://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 131720

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 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/16/131720

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1995 (Reference 131720). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131720)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131720)
- 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/16/131720)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/416540)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £19 | £3,125 |
| 2-year-olds | £18 | £2,645 |
| 3 and over | £18 | £2,645 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4.50 (full day)
- Registration fee: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/s/Fee-Structure-Highbury-April-2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: from 4 months
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 67 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.552249,-0.092288

- Station: Canonbury, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Drayton Park, 0.6 miles
- Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Petherton Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Highbury Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Newington Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Northampton Park Triangle, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Paul's Shrubbery, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names Montessori as the nursery's approach, and lists SEND support and an inclusive setting. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)

### Outdoors

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

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)

### Settling in

Its website says the minimum attendance is two consecutive days a week so children can settle in properly. Half-day places are not offered.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/faqs)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/government-funding)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/s/Fee-Structure-Highbury-April-2026.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/faqs)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/faqs)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding effective.

- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/faqs)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/highbury)

### Getting a place

Its website says that once offered a full daycare place, families return the admissions documents with the non-refundable £50 registration fee and a deposit equal to one month's fees. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 12 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grasmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Waldorf School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Betty Layward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Children's House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Augustine's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-augustines-nursery-131737) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Be Me Day Nursery Melody Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-melody-lane-2662130) | Outstanding | £165 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Academic Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academic-day-nursery-2546243) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 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 |
| [Burma Court Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burma-court-playgroup-144556) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Aberdeen Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aberdeen-park-nursery-131659) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does New Park Nursery and Montessori School cost?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School publishes these fees: per hour £19 for under 2s, per month £3,125 for under 2s, per month £2,885 for under 2s, per month £2,475 for under 2s, per month £1,815 for under 2s, per hour £18 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,645 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,545 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,095 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,545 for 2-year-olds, per hour £18 for 3 and over, per month £2,645 for 3 and over, per month £2,545 for 3 and over, per month £2,095 for 3 and over and per month £1,545 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does New Park Nursery and Montessori School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. New Park Nursery and Montessori School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does New Park Nursery and Montessori School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. New Park Nursery and Montessori School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does New Park Nursery and Montessori School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. New Park Nursery and Montessori School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are New Park Nursery and Montessori School's opening hours?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is New Park Nursery and Montessori School open all year?

Yes, New Park Nursery and Montessori School is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does New Park Nursery and Montessori School take?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School takes children aged from 4 months.

### What is New Park Nursery and Montessori School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated New Park Nursery and Montessori School Outstanding at its inspection on 19 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can New Park Nursery and Montessori School take?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Does New Park Nursery and Montessori School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. New Park Nursery and Montessori School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at New Park Nursery and Montessori School?

Yes. New Park Nursery and Montessori School lists a registration fee of £50.

### What approach does New Park Nursery and Montessori School follow?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### Does New Park Nursery and Montessori School have outdoor space?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does New Park Nursery and Montessori School support children with SEND?

New Park Nursery and Montessori School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to New Park Nursery and Montessori School?

Canonbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131720)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.newparkchildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.newparkchildcare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New+Park+Nursery+%26+Montessori+School&query_place_id=ChIJD8Xmv4EcdkgR0bqNHS9_Sb8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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