# Nordic Star Nurseries Nordic Star Nurseries is a full-day nursery at Unit 5, 7 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7SL, in Hoxton, Hackney. It is registered for 100 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 4.6 from 24 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nordic-star-nurseries-2665960 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit 5, 7 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7SL - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 100 - 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: 020 4599 8920 - Website: https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2665960 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665960 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2665960). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665960) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665960) - Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665960) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1468872) ## Fees - Registration fee: £150 - Deposit: £400 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 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 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Unit 5, 7 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7SL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.531033,-0.094206 - Station: Old Street, 0.4 miles - Station: Angel, 0.5 miles - Station: Essex Road, 0.7 miles - 11 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Shepherdess Walk Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Community Garden, 0.1 miles - Park: Graham Street Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Canalside Square, 0.2 miles - Park: King Square Gardens, 0.3 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and names library visits as an activity. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/leading-nordic-early-education-officially-introduced-to-the-uk) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/leading-nordic-early-education-officially-introduced-to-the-uk) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, regular park trips, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play. - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/a-day-at-nordic-star-outdoor-play-community-learning-and-family-support) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/a-day-at-nordic-star-outdoor-play-community-learning-and-family-support) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/a-day-at-nordic-star-outdoor-play-community-learning-and-family-support) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) ### Settling in The nursery operates a key person system and arranges settling-in sessions so that your child can get to know their key carer, according to its website. Its website also states that the first month's invoice must be paid before the last settling-in session. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/leading-nordic-early-education-officially-introduced-to-the-uk) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/parent-information) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/parent-information) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/parent-information) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/fees) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/a-day-at-nordic-star-outdoor-play-community-learning-and-family-support) ### Getting a place Its website says that once a place is offered, you have 3 days to accept, which means paying a £150 registration fee and a £400 refundable deposit, after which a settling-in session is arranged. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | New Regent's College | | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) | | 0.2 miles | | Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Moreland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Richard Cloudesley School | | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Angels' Schoolhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-schoolhouse-ey472619) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [City House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-house-nursery-2895890) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [King Square Community Nursery at Rahere House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/king-square-community-nursery-at-rahere-house-2587978) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Kido Clerkenwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-clerkenwell-ey545557) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [The Co-operative Childcare Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-islington-ey311534) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Moreland Primary School 0-2 Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moreland-primary-school-0-2-provision-ey542004) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Nordic Star Nurseries offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Nordic Star Nurseries offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Nordic Star Nurseries take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Nordic Star Nurseries offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Nordic Star Nurseries's opening hours? Nordic Star Nurseries opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Nordic Star Nurseries open all year? Yes, Nordic Star Nurseries is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Nordic Star Nurseries take? Nordic Star Nurseries takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Nordic Star Nurseries's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Nordic Star Nurseries Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Nordic Star Nurseries take? Nordic Star Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Nordic Star Nurseries? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Nordic Star Nurseries. ### Does Nordic Star Nurseries accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Nordic Star Nurseries accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Nordic Star Nurseries? Yes. Nordic Star Nurseries lists a registration fee of £150 and a deposit of £400. ### What approach does Nordic Star Nurseries follow? Nordic Star Nurseries's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does Nordic Star Nurseries have outdoor space? Nordic Star Nurseries lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Nordic Star Nurseries? Old Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Nordic Star Nurseries? You can call 020 4599 8920 and visit nordicstarnurseries.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2665960) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (nordicstarnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://nordicstarnurseries.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nordic+Star+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJYWSe0-YbdkgRSS_tTzAXEzk) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.