--- title: "Aberdeen Park Nursery, London | Ofsted: Outstanding" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/aberdeen-park-nursery-n5-2lj-131659 description: "Aberdeen Park Nursery in London — rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Aberdeen Park Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Aug 2022) · 4.8 (4 Google reviews) · 143 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LJ · Islington Number of places 40 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority Islington ## About this day nursery Aberdeen Park Nursery cultivates an environment where every child feels included, secure, and nurtured. They foster growth through sensitive interactions, a curriculum that encourages learning through play, and a keen focus on each child's individual needs. The day nursery ensures children have abundant opportunities for both free-choice exploration and adult-guided activities. Age-appropriate learning resources are readily available in each room, allowing children to engage independently. Emphasising the importance of outdoor play, the day nursery offers daily access to their garden. A significant aspect of their philosophy is building strong partnerships with parents and carers to facilitate seamless communication regarding the child's development, social well-being, and health. Each family is assigned a dedicated key person to ensure personalised care and interaction. Our ethos Aberdeen Park Nursery focuses on creating a secure and nurturing environment that promotes growth through sensitive interactions and play-based learning. They emphasise individual needs, offering both free-choice exploration and guided activities, with daily outdoor play. A key part of their philosophy is building strong partnerships with parents, supported by a dedicated key person for personalised care. What it's like Children arrive excited and ready to learn and spend a lot of time outdoors in the nursery garden where they confidently explore and are active in their learning. They are curious and highly engaged, move freely between activities and are supported by staff who skilfully use a variety of teaching methods. Learning through play Outdoor play Home-cooked meals ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by residency, household income, and age. Islington residents aged nine months and over are charged based on eleven income bands, while non-residents pay a flat rate. A single flat rate applies to all children under nine months. Fees currently include all food, outings, and extracurricular activities. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Hourly rate, 6 months-2 years, income up to £24,999 £4.32 / hour - Hourly rate, 6 months-2 years, income £25,000-£30,999 £4.57 / hour - Hourly rate, 6 months-2 years, income £31,000-£39,999 £4.98 / hour - Hourly rate, 6 months-2 years, income £40,000-£49,999 £5.51 / hour - Hourly rate, 6 months-2 years, income £50,000-£59,999 £6.19 / hour Good to know - No additional charges for food, outings, or extracurricular activities at present. - A deposit of £100 is required for Marketed places only. - Deposit is refundable subject to a one-month notice period when leaving. ## Key facts Opening hours The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm, apart from Wednesday when the nursery is open from 8am to 5pm, for 48 weeks of the year. Food Breakfast, lunch, and a light afternoon tea are provided, along with a range of healthy snacks throughout the day. Fresh water is available in every room. No charge for food. Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Mixed Registered with Ofsted 1994 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Aberdeen Park Nursery Last inspected 2 August 2022 · Jessica Whiteley Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Outstanding quality of education and leadership across the setting - Children are highly engaged, curious and confident, with strong outdoor learning opportunities - Staff are highly skilled, passionate and use varied teaching methods to support rapid progress - Partnerships with parents are strong and communication is highly effective - Curriculum is well planned and staff prioritise children's speech and language development Inspection #10138050 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194132) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > The nursery takes an impressively creative approach to early years education. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's speech and language development is prioritised; staff use a variety of communication methods to support all children to make superb progress in their speech and language development. Outdoor space Children spend a lot of time outdoors in the nursery garden where they confidently explore, select activities that interest them and are highly engaged; staff support and model language and extend learning in outdoor activities. ## Google Reviews of Aberdeen Park Nursery 4.8 (4 Google reviews) George Blackwood 4 years ago My daughter went to this nursery and really enjoyed it, the staff were all friendly and caring, would recommend Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXa0lLNUpBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761c7fdf0a7421:0xc7c63969d8460fa1) Christoph Boomgaarden 9 years ago Great nursery, Ofsted outstanding rating well deserved. Very caring and innovative. 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See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14395256385699188641&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2007 - September 2022 Outstanding - August 2022 Outstanding - October 2015 Outstanding - September 2015 Outstanding - September 2011 Good - May 2011 Good - December 2007 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Aberdeen Park Nursery ### Does Aberdeen Park Nursery take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Aberdeen Park Nursery? ### What do parents say about Aberdeen Park Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Aberdeen Park Nursery? ### How does settling in work at Aberdeen Park Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Aberdeen Park Nursery accept? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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