# Packington Children's Centre

Packington Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at 32a Popham Road, LONDON, N1 8SJ, in Islington. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Borough of Islington.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/packington-childrens-centre-ey442174  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 32a Popham Road, LONDON, N1 8SJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 020 7226 6436
- Run by: [The London Borough of Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-borough-of-islington)
- Ofsted URN: EY442174

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 2020, 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/EY442174

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY442174). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442174)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442174)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442174)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 November 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1071206)

## 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: 32a Popham Road, LONDON, N1 8SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.538943,-0.095408

- Station: Essex Road, 0.2 miles
- Station: Angel, 0.6 miles
- Station: Highbury & Islington, 0.7 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tibby Place, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Dibden Street Triangle, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Morton Road Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Basire Street Playground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Pleasant Place Garden, 0.1 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 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rotherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Richard Cloudesley School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 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 |
| Rosemary Works School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nanny Jane's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nanny-janes-nursery-2723947) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [MEplace Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meplace-islington-2868841) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 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 |
| [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 |
| [Essex Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essex-road-pre-school-ey414760) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Packington Children's Centre's opening hours?

Packington Children's Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Packington Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Packington Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 24 February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Packington Children's Centre take?

Packington Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Packington Children's Centre?

Packington Children's Centre is run by The London Borough of Islington, which runs 8 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Packington Children's Centre?

Essex Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Packington Children's Centre?

You can call 020 7226 6436.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY442174)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Packington+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJO4hpeGAbdkgRk8y9tdfwUc8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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