# Willow Children's Centre

Willow Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Willow Children's Centre, 1a Holbrooke Court, London, N7 0BF, in Tufnell Park, Islington. It is registered for 70 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Borough of Islington.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-childrens-centre-131749  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Willow Children's Centre, 1a Holbrooke Court, London, N7 0BF
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 020 7527 1990
- Run by: [The London Borough of Islington](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-borough-of-islington)
- Ofsted URN: 131749

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131749

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2001 (Reference 131749). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131749)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131749)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131749)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/416264)

## 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: Willow Children's Centre, 1a Holbrooke Court, London, N7 0BF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.557745,-0.122117

- Station: Holloway Road, 0.5 miles
- Station: Upper Holloway, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Caledonian Road, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chambers Road Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Royal Northern Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Camden Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Penn Road Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Whittington 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pakeman Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Tufnell Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Yerbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Duncombe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fatiha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fatiha-nursery-2515642) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Beginners Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-beginners-daycare-2813428) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Tufnell Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-petites-etoiles-bilingual-montessori-tufnell-park-ey412485) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Capital City College Holloway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capital-city-college-holloway-nursery-ey314149) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bennett Court Community Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bennett-court-community-playgroup-2498477) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-tollington-2556612) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ofsted rated Willow Children's Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 29 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Willow Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Willow Children's Centre?

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

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

Upper Holloway is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 7527 1990.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131749)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willow+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJTxtCvaAbdkgRwJiI2dWb1hs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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