--- title: "Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington, London | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-tollington-n7-6re-2556612 description: "Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington in London — rated Good 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 # Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 3.9 (7 Google reviews) · 91-93 Tollington Way, London, N7 6RE · Islington Number of places 45 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Islington ## About this day nursery Little Raccoons Day Nursery, established in 2011, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment across its nine locations, including one in Holloway. The day nursery is dedicated to fostering a love for learning in children through a balanced curriculum that combines educational activities with play. Their team of experienced early childhood educators focuses on individualised attention, preparing children emotionally and academically for their future schooling. Little Raccoons emphasises the importance of play in a child's development, providing ample resources and opportunities for exploration and investigation. The nursery aims to build strong relationships with families and the wider community, ensuring children's safety and well-being within a secure setting. They believe in encouraging children to be inquisitive, develop their curiosity, and acquire essential social and life skills. Our ethos Little Raccoons Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering a love for learning through a balanced curriculum of educational activities and play. They emphasise individualised attention, encouraging children's curiosity and the development of social and life skills, with a belief in the importance of play for development. What it's like Children show their enthusiasm when they arrive at nursery, interacting confidently with staff and friends. The environment is well-planned, offering creative play both indoors and outdoors, enabling children to develop sensory, creative, and imaginative skills. Staff encourage sharing, politeness, and teach relaxation skills through yoga, fostering good behaviour and promoting vocabulary development through stories and songs. Experienced staff Engaging curriculum Safe environment Community focused ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.littleraccoons.co.uk/nursery-fees/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm Registered with Ofsted 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington Last inspected 22 May 2024 · Catherine Greene 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 Inspector highlights - The manager has successfully inspired and led the staff team to make significant improvements since the last inspection. - Staff are committed to and understand the importance of evaluating what they are providing for children. - Staff are good role models, teaching children how to behave by demonstrating how to listen to each other during conversations and by using good manners. - Staff are caring and nurturing towards children and adapt activities to enable children to take part. - Staff prioritise and focus support so that all children make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children who speak English as an additional language and those in receipt of additional funding. Areas to develop - 1 continue to support staff so that they can concentrate on their role as key persons and so that this is consistently effective in promoting children's progress and development - 2 strengthen interactions with children during group activities and spontaneous play to help quieter children remain more focused and engaged in their learning. Inspection #10303887 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250312) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they really appreciate that the manager and staff team have worked extremely hard to provide their children with an enjoyable and valuable experience. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff prioritise and focus support so that all children make good progress. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator and staff know how to work with other professionals for support and guidance. Staff use their observations and assessments of children, including the progress check for children aged two to three years, to inform their teaching and any support needed. Outdoor space Children have opportunities for creative play outdoors. Staff are well prepared so that children can enjoy outdoor play in all weathers, happily putting on raincoats and wellington boots to jump and splash in puddles. They enjoy riding bikes and negotiating balancing blocks and a wheel circuit. EAL / language support Staff prioritise and focus support so that all children make good progress. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. ## Google Reviews of Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington 3.9 (7 Google reviews) Ryan Power a year ago Little Raccoons Day Nursery Holloway has been a great place for our son over the past year. He’s always excited to go in the morning and comes home happy, which really says a lot. The staff are friendly, caring, and keep us updated with regular messages and photos, which we really appreciate. It helps us feel connected to what he's doing each day. They also pay attention to each child’s needs, which gives us confidence that he’s in good hands. The nursery is safe and well-run, and they offer healthy meals, which is one less thing for us to worry about. The space is always clean and has lots of fun and creative areas for the kids to explore. Overall, we’ve had a really positive experience and would definitely recommend it to other parents. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnNUp1TFFBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761bae70717d37:0xcc1329158fac5698) Deborah Simmons 2 years ago Our son has been at LR for just over a year now and although we are aware of the issues that the team has been working through, we feel he is always well looked after and happy. He runs in every morning with a smile on his face. Although the Ofsted reports are yet to reflect the changes, we have seen some real improvements since our son started at the nursery. The staff turnover has slowed down and clearer structures have been put in place. There is still some way to go, but it all seems to be moving in the right direction. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdWItSVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x48761bae70717d37:0xcc1329158fac5698) Mary Eccles 2 years ago Small nursery, lovely and caring staff, nice private garden Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwLXB2Qy1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761bae70717d37:0xcc1329158fac5698) Matt Bano 2 years ago Super lovely nursery, our son loves it there Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwenV1NVNnEAE!2m1!1s0x48761bae70717d37:0xcc1329158fac5698) Dvls 3 weeks ago We’ve had a very positive experience at Little Raccoons Holloway. From the start, it’s been clear that the team genuinely cares about both the children and their parents. Our child, who started at just 3.5 months old, has developed beautifully in a nurturing and stimulating environment. What stands out most is the attention to detail and the strong communication with parents — you always feel involved and informed. The nursery is very well managed, with a proactive and engaged team that anticipates needs rather than just reacting. We also really appreciate the focus on fresh, healthy meals and the wide range of play materials available, which clearly support early development. The large garden and spacious indoor play areas are a huge advantage, giving children plenty of room to explore and stay active. Overall, a caring, professional, and thoughtfully run nursery that we would highly recommend. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21FMmJ6SmllbWh4U1Rab1ZFaElXRmt4WmxOMFgyYxAB!2m1!1s0x48761bae70717d37:0xcc1329158fac5698) Reviews from Google for Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14705142380876289688&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2022 - June 2024 Good - May 2024 Good - August 2023 Requires improvement - June 2023 Requires improvement - April 2023 Inadequate - February 2023 Inadequate - October 2022 Inadequate - August 2022 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington ### How many places does Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington have? ### What is the address of Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington? ### How does the nursery handle settling in? ### When was Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington established? ### Which curriculum approach does the nursery use? ### What outdoor space does Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington have? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Minik Kardes at Hornsey Road Children's Centre London · N7 7EN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/minik-kardes-ltd-at-hornsey-road-children-s-centre-n7-7en-2733371 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Andover Pre School Islington, London · N7 7RY 3.0(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/andover-pre-school-limited-n7-7ry-ey433427 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Fatiha Nursery London · N7 0LP 5.0(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fatiha-nursery-n7-0lp-2515642 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Willow Children's Centre London · N7 0BF 4.6(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/willow-children-s-centre-n7-0bf-131749 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### North Islington Nursery School and Childrens Centre London · N4 3RB 4.3(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/north-islington-nursery-school-and-childrens-centre-n4-3rb-ey317201 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Leaping Lizards Day Nursery London · N19 4RS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leaping-lizards-day-nursery-ltd-n19-4rs-ey365093 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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