# Rooftops Nursery

Rooftops Nursery is a full-day nursery at Priestly House, Athlone Steet, Kentish Town, London, NW5 4LN, in Kentish Town, Camden. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rooftops-nursery-100608  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Priestly House, Athlone Steet, Kentish Town, London, NW5 4LN
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7267 7949
- Website: http://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 100608

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 October 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/16/100608

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 100608). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100608)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100608)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100608)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 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: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Priestly House, Athlone Steet, Kentish Town, London, NW5 4LN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.548295,-0.147337

- Station: Kentish Town West, 0.1 miles
- Station: Kentish Town, 0.3 miles
- Station: Chalk Farm, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Talacre Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Inkerman Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Castlehaven Community Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Falkland Place Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Castlehaven Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Talacre Town Green Play Area, 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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 7 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

In its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website names inclusive setting as a form of support.

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/nutrition-activities)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/nutrition-activities)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/nutrition-activities)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/nutrition-activities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/about-rooftops)

### Settling in

According to its website, new children attend a reduced-hours settling-in period arranged with their key person. On day one, children spend just an hour at the nursery, and at least a week is allowed. Its website lists a key person system and settling-in sessions as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/policies-procedures)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/rooftops)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/rooftops)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/policies-procedures)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/policies-procedures)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/curriculum)

### Safety

In its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was rated effective.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/faq)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/faq)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should visit the nursery, then apply for 2 Year Scheme places through Camden online or by collecting an application form from the nursery office. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres |  | 3–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Rhyl Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hawley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gospel Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kentish Town Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kentish-town-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey232072) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Polkadots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polkadots-2505404) | Good | £65 | 08:30–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Le Jardin Des Dyvrande](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-jardin-des-dyvrande-ey555282) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Harmood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmood-nursery-ey337970) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Chaston Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaston-nursery-school-100611) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Caversham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caversham-ey435722) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Rooftops Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Rooftops Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Rooftops Nursery's opening hours?

Rooftops Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Rooftops Nursery open all year?

Yes, Rooftops Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Rooftops Nursery take?

Rooftops Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Rooftops Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rooftops Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rooftops Nursery take?

Rooftops Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Rooftops Nursery have outdoor space?

Rooftops Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does Rooftops Nursery support children with SEND?

Rooftops Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Rooftops Nursery?

Kentish Town West is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rooftops Nursery?

You can call 020 7267 7949 and visit www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100608)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.rooftopsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rooftops+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJeedwY_sadkgR9joe1xMwLFo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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