Independent Place Nursery

26-27 Independent Place, Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2HE
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Independent Place Nursery is part of an award-winning outstanding nursery group awarded Ofsted Outstanding again in their recent November 2021 inspection. They are a private nursery which is uniquely situated in the heart of a safe gated complex just an 8 minute walk from Dalston Kingsland station.

The nursery has two fantastic secure outdoor spaces to offer, with the addition of a unique high specification sensory room, dedicated to providing a breadth of experiences for all children.

The main nursery garden boasts a garden oasis with a dedicated water play area which is filled with an incredible array of open-ended play resources, to ensure that children can explore through awe and wonder. The vegetable planting bed means that throughout the year children are able to observe and learn about healthy eating and growing their own vegetables and herbs to use within their weekly cooking sessions with the nursery cook.

The nursery offers three age-appropriate rooms which are equipped with natural age-specific equipment to meet all children's developmental needs. With a natural approach using a range of loose parts and upcycled materials and equipment, they incorporate the Curiosity approach throughout the nursery. Children discover and learn through their explorations of the range of open ended play opportunities with the teaching and learning of the fundamental British values through the incorporation of the Early Years Foundation stage.

The long-serving team ensures consistency for children’s development and strong familiar bonds are made through a key worker system, which supports partnerships with all parents and carers. The online EyLog learning journal allows parents and carers to track children's nursery life and development and share key information.

The nursery employs daily specialist teachers as extra curriculum activities to support children in their earliest years.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Delamere (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £97.50-£107.50 per day
    Discounts for 5 days a week
    Sibling discount offered

  • The nursery offers bookings to include breakfast and evening care. 8am-6pm opening hours.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Independent Place Nursery Reviews (81)

9.9

Independent Place Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Independent Place Nursery has 81 reviews.

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Review from Carolyn S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy attended Independent Place Nursery from 1yr until he left for reception in September 2025. The staff are so caring, go above and beyond to nurture the children and help them to thrive, finding individual ways to connect with them to help them settle with genuine care, connection &
compassion. The key workers are very creative & vibrant, finding fun & stimulating activities for the children. There is also a great program of activities which our son loved - from Yoga to Spanish lessons which really enriched his experience. He made a great little band of friends which was amazing to see them all growing & flourishing together.
The communication is fantastic with the staff, giving a verbal report at the end of everyday. The food is all made in house, which was also a great highlight for our son! We have nothing but fond memories of the time he spent at Independent Place & are super greatful to the staff for the part they played in shaping his first years
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review. It's been such a pleasure having your son at nursery and seeing him enjoy the wide range of activities and the friendships he made along the way. We're thrilled he…read more
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Review from Nikki B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has just started at Independent Place and we could not be happier! We were really anxious with the transition to nursery and how our child would cope with the change but the whole experience has been extremely positive and the team have been incredibly supportive.
The team at IP genuinely
care so much about the children and show such love and care in their work with them. They are kind and gentle and worked closely with us to ensure our child had a gentle and smooth transition to nursery. The class/group sizes are small and the environment calm and not overwhelming. The activies and curriculum is engaging, thought through and varied with alot of collabouration with the parents.
The team provide consistent and regular updates and there is a genuine community that has developed with the families which we were immediately welcomed into. Very happy with the care provided and could not recommend highly enough!
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear your child has had such a positive start at Independent Place and that the transition has been smooth for your family.It's wonderful to…read more
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Review from Marilia B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at The Independent Place Nursery since she was 9 months old, and after half a year we couldn't be happier. From day one, the staff have been warm, caring, and genuinely invested in her wellbeing. She lights up when she sees her key workers, which has made it so much easier for
us to be apart from her. The environment is engaging and stimulating, with varied activities that help her learn and grow. Regular events involving parents are a lovely touch, helping us feel part of the community. Communication is excellent, and we always feel informed about her day, progress, and those little moments that mean so much. The nursery has a real family feel, where every child is valued as an individual. We feel so lucky to have found a place where our daughter is happy, confident, and thriving
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your experience at Independent Place Nursery has been so positive.It's wonderful to know that our engaging…read more
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Review from Eleanor H (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We sent our son to independent place when he was a year old and he is just about to graduate, as well as our younger daughter. The staff are warm, caring and creative, there is a really varied programme of activities and it communication was always reliable. Both our children have loved being there,
I would highly recommend
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued trust over the years! It's been a joy to watch both your children grow and thrive with us. We're so glad to hear they've loved their time here and…read more
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Review from Ana M (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing and caring staff, exceptional communication, daily updates and wonderful support to our daughter during settling in process.
She seems to be enjoying creative play, great food selection and daily activities they come up with all the time.
Independent Place is the best nursery choice
we have made!
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your daughter is enjoying creative play and settling in well. It means the world to us that you consider Independent Place the best nursery…read more
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Review from Tanya S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to independent place nursery for a year now (since he 10 months old) - he absolutely loves it. The staff are so thoughtful and attentive, I really feel like we can trust them and that they actually care about him. The activities and specialist teachers they bring on are also great,
and the space / gardens are lovely.
Would highly recommend this nursery to any parents in the area.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad your son enjoys the activities and specialist teachers , we love creating engaging experiences for all our children. We appreciate you taking the time…read more
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Review from Matt N (Father of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't speak more highly of The Independent Place. They take such wonderful care of our daughter. We regularly receive updates and photos, which we really appreciate, and she is always excited to go. She absolutely adores the team who look after her and we do too.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter loves attending Independent Place and that the team has made such a positive impact. Our staff are dedicated to…read more
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Review from Theo P (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have attended Independent Place from the age of 1 and absolutely love it! The staff are friendly, kind and caring - many have been there for our whole time at the nursery and have formed strong bonds with our children. They put a lot of thought into what each child needs and how best
to support them, and do an excellent job of communicating with parents. The facilities are great as well - our son loves playing football in the garden! We'll be very sad when their time at the nursery comes to an end.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Independent Place Nursery. It's wonderful to hear how the dedicated staff and supportive environment have made such a positive impact on your…read more
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Review from Hanna D (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our kids attend Independent Place and it is an amazing nursery. Staff is so caring and going above and beyond to nurture the children and help them to thrive. Early years education is so important and here the children get to spend the day in a stimulating, warm and friendly environment. My
children's teachers know them since they are very small, they know their strengths and weaknesses and try to support them growing into confident but caring little beings. The nursery itself has a very cute garden and is nicely secluded in this residential area, far away from the hectic of Dalston. It is quite small and furnished with attention to detail.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your continued support of Independent Place Nursery. We truly appreciate the time you've taken to share your experience. Your kind words about the…read more
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have been at Independent Place from 10 months old to pre-school/reception age, and both have had a wonderful time, creating strong bonds with staff that, in the case of the eldest daughter, have lasted years after she left for school. The staff are wonderful, the facilities and care
are excellent, and the variety of activities and outings is also great.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear that both your daughters had such a wonderful time at Independent Place. It's incredibly rewarding to…read more
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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our toddler has been at Independent Place Nursery since May 2024 and we couldn't be happier. The staff are so warm and caring and they do such amazing activities. They are super careful with her dietary needs and she is delighted she is to go in the morning and so excited if she sees any of the staff
outside of nursery hours. I feel like they've had such a huge hand in her development and I am so grateful for the warmth and love they give all the children, I've seen staff literally spend the whole time I was there for an event cuddling an upset settling in the baby in the sweetest way, more than once. They put so much thought into activities and learning, and they listen so much to parents' requests and thoughts. I'll be sad when she goes to school. They also have access to a beautiful garden and the babies have their own lovely garden where they had fun in a paddling pool in the summer described to me as 'nappies and vibes' which I loved.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attended Independent Place from age 10 months until she started school aged 4.5. The team is incredibly caring and thoughtful with the children and we always knew she was well looked after. The leadership is great and has been consistent the whole time we've been there. She made great friends
at the nursery too which is down to the efforts the team makes to do a range of activities with the children. In addition, they have a great early years curriculum and she leaves the nursery with excellent phonics and maths knowledge and is definitely ready for school. We feel very lucky to have had her start at Independent Place and would not hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from Angela F (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son went to Independent Place from approx. Aug 2023 - Aug 2024. He was looked after and guided, and his key workers really cared about him in the toddler room. I know the key workers all helped each other out, however, and all were very kind and engaged. They genuinely wanted to do a good job with
the kids and were attached. I also noticed little things like he'd come home having learnt a sign (sign language), and learnt to indicate what song he'd like me to sing, and I credit them with helping him to walk, drink independently, and sit well-behaved at meals. We supported him at home, but I think the support and environment at the nursery really helped too.


They engage in messy play/coordination activities, and have a little garden they make the most of (a real plus in London). Admin: We loved the weekly summaries, a wide range of themed activities, and blog posts so parents get insight into the activities, which some other nurseries don't do. We were sad to leave! Heartfelt thank you.

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Review from Kyle T (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with my boy' 2 years at Independent Place Nursery. They have created an atmosphere that made him excited to go to nursery and have struck a good blend of free play and learning. I think they also helped him handle the transition to school very well!
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you very much for your feedback and time reviewing us. We value all feedback for the nursery to continue to enhance experiences for all children and families. We are delighted to read your…read more
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery 2 years ago, it was a big time in his life as we had moved house, moved nursery and given him a sibling in a short space of time. The staff at Independent Place were amazing at helping him to settle, he developed an amazingly close bond with his keyworker which helped him develop
and transition with confidence from the toddler room to the preschool room. He thrived In their close and friendly atmosphere. Loving every day there and enjoying the outdoor space, creativity and extracurricular classes. Our youngest son is now in the toddler room and has the same initial key worker as our first and is loving his time there just as much.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you for your time reviewing us and your outstanding review. We are pleased to read all of your positive feedback including your experiences with your keyworker, the nursery atmosphere, our…read more
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with amazing, dedicated, and creative teachers! Our daughter was at Independent Place for nearly four years. Positive experience from baby room to preschool. Visiting teachers and local trips enhanced learning. Communication was always great through the app, conversations at pickup,
and parents' evenings.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you for your time sharing your positive feedback following four years with Independent Place Nursery. We are delighted to read your comments on the team's creativity, our daily extra-curriculum…read more
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Review from Morgan M (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Independent Place for 2 months and we are thrilled with how it’s going. His key worker and room leader are caring and fun. He smiles when we drop him off. The nursery also does a great job of creating new experiences for the little ones.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Thank you very much for your fantastic review for the nursery and the team. Your comments on the experiences planned for all of the children are lovely to read and I have shared your feedback with…read more
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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff are amazing and the activities they hold are brilliant, and my daughter settled well and had a great time at the nursery. Although I would say they could spend more time outdoors and they really need to sort out the pram park (it has been half built with no shelf to slide prams onto - very poorly
designed for the space. However, my huge negative is that head office and management are a nightmare. We had to move our daughter out of the nursery after they made drastic changes to our booking pattern includes hours per day and days of the week - they wanted to up her days but couldn't give us any choice on the day so it became unfeasible for her to attend, we were given under 2 months notice of this, which I think is appalling when they know how long it can take to replace a child. They then promised a leaving party for my daughter which never happened, at the end we were made to feel like she was just a number and it was very un 'Child First' approach.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
Sadly, you left in April, and it is now October, so we were shocked to see your review. Our last two inspections were graded, Ofsted ‘Outstanding’. The Ofsted inspector spent time in our outdoor space…read more
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a brilliant experience with Independent Place Nursery so far. Our daughter has been attending since November and it has made returning to work so much easier for me knowing that she is getting the very best in care and attention. The nursery put a lot of thought and effort into providing
amazing sensory and development activities for the kids every day and they also have external visitors working with the children on things like phonics, movement and singing. The facilities are top-notch, as is the menu which is healthy and diverse. We receive regular updates via an app throughout the day and are often invited in to parents' evenings. The staff are fantastic - warm, very professional and work with our daughter on developmental aspects such as crawling and self-feeding.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
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Thank you for sharing your feedback for the nursery. We are delighted with your review of the nursery including the sensory and development activities, our organic food menu, daily updates and…read more
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Review from Stephanie G (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started in the baby room of Independent Place Nursery five months ago and we couldn't be happier. He absolutely loves going to nursery, the staff are extremely nice and always go the extra mile to come up with fun and educational activities for the babies. They also have external people coming
in every week for certain activities including yoga, music etc.
Reply from Lisa Delamere, Nursery Manager at Independent Place Nursery
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Thank you for your time reviewing us and sharing your lovely feedback. It is great to read your comments on the educational, fun activities as well as our specialist teacher sessions.
Thank…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Independent Place Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.917 for Independent Place Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.917
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Independent Place Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Lisa

Lisa Delamere

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

Lisa is the Nursery Manager. She has been working with the Children-First company for over five years and is the company lead SENDco and Independent Place Nurseries Designated Safeguarding Lead.


Lisa is qualified to Level 3 and amongst her other qualifications, she is Makaton trained. Lisa has an exceptionally sound knowledge of development with ages 3 months to 5 years and puts this into practice on a daily basis. Lisa’s passions are early years learning and Parent Partnership.

Claire

Claire Fairman

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager/Toddler Room Leader Joined: 2015

Claire – Assistant Deputy Manager & Toddler Room Leader.


Claire has been a valued member of the Independent Place Nursery team for over ten years. With extensive experience across all age groups, she now leads our Baby Room, where she plays a key role in supporting our youngest children during their early nursery journey. As Assistant Deputy Manager, Claire is also a vital part of the wider leadership team, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. She specialises in helping babies and their families settle in with confidence and comfort, carefully adapting to individual routines and needs. Claire is especially passionate about sensory play and loves creating a wide variety of messy play experiences that help babies explore the world through their five senses.

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Kurtys Russell

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager/ Preschool Lead Joined: 2022

Kurtys – Assistant Deputy Manager & Preschool Room Leader.


Kurtys joined Independent Place Nursery in 2022 and brings a strong background in early years education, along with a deep passion for supporting children's development. As Assistant Deputy Manager and Preschool Room Leader, Kurtys plays a key role in preparing children for the transition to school, with a strong focus on building confidence, independence, and essential early learning skills through our School Readiness Programme. Kurtys is enthusiastic about creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where children feel safe, curious, and eager to learn. Her commitment to high-quality early years practice and leadership makes her a valued part of the Independent Place team.

Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Place Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Independent Place Nursery accepts?

Independent Place Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Independent Place Nursery Open?

Independent Place Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Independent Place Nursery have capacity for?

Independent Place Nursery has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is Independent Place Nursery to the centre of London?

4.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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