# The Co-operative Childcare Islington

The Co-operative Childcare Islington is a full-day nursery at 10 Galway Street, Islington, EC1V 3SW, in St Luke's, Islington. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-islington-ey311534  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Galway Street, Islington, EC1V 3SW
- Registered places: 78
- Run by: [Places For Children (PFP) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-pfp-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY311534

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2024, 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/EY311534

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2005 (Reference EY311534). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY311534)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY311534)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY311534)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 10 Galway Street, Islington, EC1V 3SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.526986,-0.093132

- Station: Old Street, 0.2 miles
- Station: Barbican, 0.5 miles
- Station: Moorgate, 0.5 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Radnor Street Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Luke's Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King Square Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fortune Street Park, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| New Regent's College |  | 5–16 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Moreland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [City House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-house-nursery-2895890) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kido Clerkenwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-clerkenwell-ey545557) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 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 |
| [Newpark Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-nursery-school-ey452022) | Good |  | 07:30–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Nordic Star Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nordic-star-nurseries-2665960) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Angels' Schoolhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-schoolhouse-ey472619) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Co-operative Childcare Islington's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Co-operative Childcare Islington Good at its inspection on 17 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Co-operative Childcare Islington take?

The Co-operative Childcare Islington is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Co-operative Childcare Islington?

The Co-operative Childcare Islington is run by Places For Children (PFP) Limited, which runs 34 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Co-operative Childcare Islington?

Old Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY311534)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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