# New River Green Childrens Centre

New River Green Childrens Centre is a full-day nursery at New River Green Childrens Centre, 23 Ramsey Walk, LONDON, N1 2SX, in Canonbury, Islington. It is registered for 91 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Borough of Islington.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-river-green-childrens-centre-131721  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: New River Green Childrens Centre, 23 Ramsey Walk, LONDON, N1 2SX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 91
- Phone: 020 7527 4813
- Run by: [The London Borough of Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-borough-of-islington)
- Ofsted URN: 131721

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 April 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 3 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding
- 26 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131721

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 131721). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131721)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 3 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131721)
- Registered places: 91 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131721)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/416856)

## 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: New River Green Childrens Centre, 23 Ramsey Walk, LONDON, N1 2SX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.545258,-0.089891

- Station: Canonbury, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Essex Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Dalston Junction, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Paul's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Nightingale Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: New River Walk, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Paul's Shrubbery, 0.1 miles
- Park: Northampton Park 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Waldorf School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newington Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Children's House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hackney New Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 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 | 0.5 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 | 0.2 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 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mildmay Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-community-nursery-ey427176) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Greenwood Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-school-2780477) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Nanny Jane's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Greenwood Nursery Hackney](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-hackney-2881052) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are New River Green Childrens Centre's opening hours?

New River Green Childrens Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is New River Green Childrens Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated New River Green Childrens Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 3 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can New River Green Childrens Centre take?

New River Green Childrens Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 91 children at any one time.

### Who runs New River Green Childrens Centre?

New River Green Childrens Centre is run by The London Borough of Islington, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to New River Green Childrens Centre?

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

### How do I contact New River Green Childrens Centre?

You can call 020 7527 4813.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131721)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=New+River+Green+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJh0g46pwcdkgR1FJhOdo2hBE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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