# Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery

Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery is a full-day nursery at Paradise Park Childrens Centre, 164 Mackenzie Road, LONDON, N7 8SE, in Lower Holloway, Islington. It is registered for 48 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-park-childrens-centre-nursery-ey321188  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Paradise Park Childrens Centre, 164 Mackenzie Road, LONDON, N7 8SE
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 020 7697 7330
- Website: https://islingtonplay.org.uk/take-part/playgrounds/paradise-park-childrens-centre/
- Ofsted URN: EY321188

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 2022, 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/EY321188

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY321188). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321188)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321188)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321188)

## 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: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Paradise Park Childrens Centre, 164 Mackenzie Road, LONDON, N7 8SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.549058,-0.111759

- Station: Holloway Road, 0.3 miles
- Station: Caledonian Road, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Drayton Park, 0.4 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Paradise Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Martin Luther King Adventure Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Mary Magdalene Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Arundel Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Highbury Fields, 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 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Drayton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Laycock Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Canonbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hungerford School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-mount-carmel-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey373865) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Westbourne Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westbourne-early-years-centre-ey493744) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Curiocity Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiocity-childcare-2521349) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [T-House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/t-house-nursery-2866599) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Robert Blair Children's Centre and Extended School Services](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/robert-blair-childrens-centre-and-extended-school-services-ey333836) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [kGems Day Nursery - Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-islington-2753657) | Good | £114 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery's opening hours?

Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery Good at its inspection on 3 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery take?

Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Paradise Park Children's Centre Nursery?

You can call 020 7697 7330 and visit islingtonplay.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY321188)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paradise+Park+Childrens+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJJeDLf3EbdkgRds7DYW00sdk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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