Kindred Islington, established in 1999, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, located in London, N1 3DF. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:30.
It provides an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on developing children into curious, resilient, and independent learners. The setting is particularly strong in its support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they feel safe, secure, and fully included, and make excellent progress.
Thoughtfully designed indoor and sensory spaces support children's physical and mental well-being, allowing babies to explore and develop their strength and balance. The dedicated staff build warm and trusting relationships, fostering high levels of engagement and providing a wide range of purposeful activities.
Leaders are visible and proactive, ensuring a high standard of care and education, and children enjoy healthy meals prepared by nursery chefs.
What it's like
Children show high levels of engagement and interest, as they choose from a wide range of interesting and purposeful activities. Staff are skilled at engaging in children's play to enhance and extend their learning. The nursery feels busy and purposeful for all ages, as children sustain their self-chosen activities.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Food
All meals and snacks are included in the fees. Meals are freshly prepared on-site by chefs and practitioners. These include breakfast, two-course lunch, two-course tea, and morning/afternoon snacks. Allergens and dietary needs are carefully monitored.
Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 18:30
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
1999
Last inspected Dec 2025
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Category grades
Last inspected 9 December 2025 · Nicola Baker
What it's like to attend
Children show high levels of engagement and interest, as they choose from a wide range of interesting and purposeful activities. Staff are skilled at engaging in children's play to enhance and extend their learning. The nursery feels busy and purposeful for all ages, as children sustain their self-chosen activities.
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Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly effective support that enables them to feel safe, secure and fully included in all aspects of the nursery. They build strong relationships with familiar staff and make excellent progress from their individual starting points. Staff sensitively support children with SEND to overcome barriers and gain confidence to participate alongside their peers. Leaders ensure rigorous review systems are in place so children with SEND remain a consistent priority.
Thoughtfully designed spaces, such as the indoor garden and sensory areas, promote children's physical and mental wellbeing. Babies have ample opportunities to crawl, cruise and climb, delighting in exploring their environment as they develop their strength and balance.
Choosing a nursery felt like such a big decision for us. Our son loves nature, so we initially focused on places with lots of outdoor space. When we visited Kindred, we were instantly welcomed by a warm and genuinely caring team - and it really stood out that several staff members have been there for over a decade! Although the garden is small, we quickly realised it doesn’t matter. The children enjoy a wonderful mix of daily outdoor trips - forest school, football, exploratory walks - plus a lovely indoor garden for hands-on learning. The team’s creativity and attention to the children’s experiences are so impressive, and it gives real peace of mind knowing they’re always fully engaged. We love the daily updates about what our son’s been doing, and the activity sheets and yoga poses to try at home are such a thoughtful touch. The community feel is amazing too - you’re always greeted with a smile, and the parent coffee mornings are a lovely way to connect and share advice. Our son absolutely loves it - he literally runs up the stairs every morning! As a parent, there’s nothing better than saying goodbye and seeing your child smile back at you. We’re so glad we chose Kindred and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing, family-feel environment.
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Our 9 month-old daughter recently joined Kindred Islington and it had been fantastic so far! All of the staff are friendly and approachable, and we feel like our daughter couldn’t be in better hands. The food menu is healthy and nutritious and they’ve managed to get her to consume significantly more food than we ever have, only after a week or two of settling in. Naps have been great and overall we’ve seen big developmental leaps in the short time since she started. Thank you everyone at Kindred, you’re doing a great job! Would recommend to any parents in the area looking for a nursery - 10/10
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Kindred have been absolutely fantastic with my little girl. Settling in was a little tough as my daughter took a few weeks to adjust with lots of tears (from both of us!) and clinginess. However Kindred reassured me and looked after us so well. The team are all super caring and diligent. The children have lots of fun with all the different activities. My daughter has dramatically improved in terms of her development sincen she started at Kindred. Shout out to Evie our fantastic key worker who has been amazing throughout. Gemma and Buse have been amazing too. My daughter quickly loved Kindred and had a big smile whenever i dropped her off! we're only leaving as we are moving house and very sad to say goodbye!
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I would like to say say many thanks for the kindred Islington nursery. One of the things I really liked that they have half days of program for children. I am really impressed how clean and beautiful everything is inside. Our daughter has been attending Kindred Islington nursery for a while now, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff is truly exceptional—they're not only kind and nurturing, but they also demonstrate a high level of professionalism and responsibility. We feel completely at ease knowing our daughter is in such capable hands. The team's dedication to the children's well-being and development is evident in everything they do. They create a safe, positive, and engaging environment that we're so grateful for.🙏♥️😍😍
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“A truly caring nursery that puts children’s health, happiness, and development first—highly recommended!” This nursery has been amazing for my son. I love that they celebrate birthdays in such a thoughtful way—using toy cakes and play treats so the children still enjoy the fun without the sugar rush. The staff have worked closely with me, using specific strategies to support my son’s development, and the progress he’s made has been incredible. The team are caring, professional, and truly invested in the children’s wellbeing. I couldn’t recommend this nursery highly enough—it’s a wonderful place for little ones to grow and thrive.
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Date: July 2012
The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.
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