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MEplace King's Cross

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.3(6 Google reviews) ·Unit 1, 180D York Way, London, N1 0AZ · Islington
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Islington

About this day nursery

MEplace King's Cross, located in London, N1 0AZ, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that was registered with Ofsted on 9 August 2024. The day nursery provides an exceptional standard of care and education for children aged 0 to 4, with a total of 80 places.

Children at MEplace King's Cross make excellent progress from their starting points, developing strong independence and confidently expressing their ideas. The curriculum is well-understood and tailored to individual needs, with staff effectively scaffolding learning.

The setting fosters a highly inclusive culture, swiftly addressing any learning gaps and implementing strategies, such as calm boxes and visual aids, to support children with additional needs. Leaders have also established a scholarship system to enable children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the setting and its extra activities, including sport, drama, and Spanish language sessions.

Staff-parent partnerships are strong, promoting a collaborative approach to learning. The day nursery also prioritises the wellbeing of both children and staff, offering mindfulness experiences and focusing on supporting emotional regulation.

Our ethos

We understand the importance of a play-based, holistic educational journey, which nurtures physical and mental health in the early years. We’re supporting our young learners to develop their curiosity, confidence and self-concept, helping them to love their ME!

What it's like

Children have lovely relationships with staff and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They confidently explore the environment and make choices in their play. Staff encourage children to be independent and manage simple tasks by themselves such as collecting their own water cups or dressing themselves to go outside. Children are very happy and settled and engage well in activities, benefiting from a curriculum based around key principles including 'World', 'Mind', 'Body', 'People', 'Fun' and 'Life'.

Excellent progressInclusive cultureTailored curriculumStrong partnershipsMindfulnessSpanish language

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured as monthly memberships based on the number of full days attended each week. Prices are defined for children aged 1-3 years and 4-5 years, with different packages for full-time and part-time options.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are billed as monthly memberships.
  • Minimum booking options include 3, 4, or 5 full days per week.
  • Funding options and rates are available upon request.

Key facts

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for MEplace King's Cross

Last inspected 3 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children have lovely relationships with staff and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They confidently explore the environment and make choices in their play. Staff encourage children to be independent and manage simple tasks by themselves such as collecting their own water cups or dressing themselves to go outside. Children are very happy and settled and engage well in activities, benefiting from a curriculum based around key principles including 'World', 'Mind', 'Body', 'People', 'Fun' and 'Life'.

Inspector highlights

  • All children make excellent progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.
  • Children are highly independent, effectively managing their own needs and expressing their ideas confidently.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face other barriers to their learning make rapid progress.
  • Leaders and staff have a strong understanding of their curriculum and tailor it to meet children's needs and abilities.
  • Leaders have established a highly inclusive culture, where inclusive practice is a notable feature of the setting.
  • Leaders build positive partnerships with parents, carers and professionals.
  • Staff wellbeing is a key priority.
  • Staff build warm and trusting relationships with children and are highly responsive to their needs.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and staff should review how routines could be used more effectively to support children's continual engagement in learning.
  • 2Staff should review how mealtimes are organised to make the most of opportunities to promote children's good manners and social skills.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make rapid progress due to highly adaptive staff and tailored support. Staff introduce a range of strategies, such as calm boxes and visual aids, to support children with transitions and managing their feelings.

EAL / language support

When staff identify gaps in children's communication skills, they implement effective strategies, such as small-group sessions and use of visual aids, and use visual aids and signing to support communication and sing songs with children.

Google Reviews of MEplace King's Cross

4.3
(6 Google reviews)
Mahmudah Begum
11 months ago

My daughter has been going to ME Place since January 2025 and I cant tell you how much I would recommend this nursery. The whole team has been great. Especially her key worker Jess. Jess has created a beautiful relationship with my daughter. Shes really taken care of her during settling period and in turn thats given me the confidence / reassurance that shes in the best hands. From crying during drop offs and collection my little girl just walks in without a fuss. Its taken a while but we got there. The whole team are great and the app they use is super helpful to keep track on how her day is going. The team are super creative with daily activities for the children and keep them engaged.

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Nadia Sajir
a year ago

We’ve had such a great experience with MEplace Nursery. My daughter initially struggled with settling in, but the team went above and beyond to make sure she felt comfortable. They were so patient and reassuring, not just with her but with me too—keeping me updated regularly and making the whole transition much easier. Rafa, the Caterpillar room leader, is fantastic at communicating and always keeps parents in the loop. The daily updates are thoughtful and detailed, and it’s clear how much care goes into everything they do. What I love most is the attention to detail, from everyday activities like sensory trays and weekly themes to the way they celebrate special occasions. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Eid, or even something fun like World Flour Day, they always make it feel meaningful. The nursery is also very clean, which is so reassuring as a parent. Nehaya, the nursery manager, is great at resolving any issues quickly and efficiently, making sure everything runs smoothly. Thank you to the MEplace team for creating such a warm and supportive environment! ❤️

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Hodan Warsame
a year ago

MEplace Nursery has been the best thing for my 1-year-old. The nursery practitioners put in tremendous effort to meet the needs of my child and the other children. They communicate very well, especially Rafaela, the room manager, who shares regular updates and information about my child. She is amazing! As a parent, I’ve visited many nurseries, but none compare to this one. The staff are fantastic, and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend MEplace Nursery to anyone looking for quality childcare.

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Bob Sinclair
8 months ago

They should rebrand to me"NO"place. FAIR WARNING TO YOU: Meplace HW took LARGE deposits from a LARGE number of families promising them a "secured" nursery place, and then pulled the place a couple of months before the start date. Imagine being 2 months away from going back to work, and being told by the nursery - "oh, you have no childcare". Good luck to all the mothers and fathers that have been left in the lurch.

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Lauren
a year ago

I love MEPlace for my son. He is so cared for, cuddles, educated and his confidence has grown so much. As a working mum, I feel at ease knowing he is somewhere so professional and loving. Thank you to all the staff ❤️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

3 June 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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