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4.1★ average from 2,294 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 100 day nurseries in Hackney, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 16 rated Outstanding, 62 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 2 judged Inadequate — 96% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 6 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,142 Google reviews across 62 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 66 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 41 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Hackney at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Hackney.

100
Ofsted-registered nurseries
96%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,142 parent reviews
66
Accept funded hours
41
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding16
  • Good62
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate2

19 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many day nurseries are there in Hackney?
    We list 100 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Hackney, 99 of which have a Hackney address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
    Which nurseries near Hackney are rated Outstanding?
    16 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Hackney. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
    What do parents say about nurseries near Hackney?
    Across 62 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Hackney have left 1,142 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
    Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Hackney?
    66 of the 100 nurseries in Hackney (66%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
    Which nurseries near Hackney take babies?
    41 settings in Hackney are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.