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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(4 Google reviews) ·York Way Court, Copenhagen Street, Islington, N1 0UH · Islington
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Islington

About this day nursery

Kate Greenaway Nursery School, situated in Islington, N1 0UH, operates as a London Borough of Islington Nursery, adhering to the Islington Council’s Admissions Policy. The staff are employed by the Council, and all fee structures are determined by the Islington Council.

The day nursery maintains a ‘criteria list’ for admissions rather than a traditional waiting list, prioritising families whose requested days and hours align with available placements. The duration an application has been with the day nursery does not influence the likelihood of securing a place.

The nursery welcomes children from 6 months to 5 years, with current limited availability in their Explorers (6 months - 2 years) and Navigators (2-3 years) rooms for a January 2026 start. Parents are encouraged to contact the nursery promptly to secure a space.

The nursery offers weekly tours on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am and on Wednesday evenings at 4:30 pm, though these are not conducted during half-term or holiday periods. Interested families can email or call to reserve a tour slot.

The school also features a dedicated Parent Teacher Association, the Kate Greenaway Community Association (KGCA), which actively organises fundraising events to enhance children's experiences, supporting activities like theatre trips, music lessons, and other special events. Kate Greenaway Nursery School is committed to providing a nurturing environment where the magic of learning begins for all children.

What it's like

Staff provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where staff have high expectations of children. Babies and children develop a sense of self as they interact with each other and staff, learning about the wider world through celebrations and cultural artefacts. Children are well behaved, kind, and negotiate space safely.

Council-run nurseryCriteria-based admissionsActive PTAWeekly nursery toursFocus on early years education

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks in the year.

Age range

6 months - 5 years

Registered with Ofsted

2004

Waitlist

limited availability

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Last inspected 27 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where staff have high expectations of children. Babies and children develop a sense of self as they interact with each other and staff, learning about the wider world through celebrations and cultural artefacts. Children are well behaved, kind, and negotiate space safely.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and implement learning well.
  • Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong and respectful.
  • Leaders use additional funding well to purchase resources for all children and to further train staff.
  • Young children learn good hygiene routines to help prepare them for their eventual move on to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop staff's understanding of the curriculum to ensure consistency in the delivery of how staff support children's learning.
Inspection #10300150 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. Children are supported to make good progress from their individual starting points. Staff create a supportive and inclusive environment. Staff observe any emerging concerns and respond quickly, working with parents and other professionals.

Outdoor space

Children negotiate space and obstacles safely, taking care not to bump into their friends. They walk, run and ride wheeled toys in the well-resourced garden. Babies explore their surroundings such as the sandpit, and they learn through their senses as they touch and handle the sand. Babies explore the garden and look out for a small bird they see flying past.

Google Reviews of Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

5.0
(4 Google reviews)
Victoria Lawson
10 months ago

I Wood like to say a big thank you all and I am so grateful and Ellie for doing a fantastic thing

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Jonny Hannah
2 years ago

Best nursery ever. Staff are amazing. Location is brilliant being not on the road. So calming finding a place where you feel your little one is being looked after so well. Really special.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2014

  • June 2023Good
  • March 2018Outstanding
  • May 2014Good

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