Co-op Childcare Islington

10 Galway Street, Islington, London EC1V 3SW
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9.9 79 Reviews
  • Co-op Childcare Islington, London
Located close to the Old Street Tube station, Co-op Childcare Islington has bright, spacious rooms for each of their age groups. They bring the outdoors inside as they've created a sensory garden area, a beach and an indoor Gruffalo nature walk.

The nursery goes above and beyond for safety which is why ALL its staff are paediatric first-aid trained. They keep parents informed on what their child has been up to all day including observations, assessments, meals, (and even toilet training progress!) using an app called ParentZone.

The team know that little things can make a big difference, so they make sure to give children lots of hands-on experiences through activities such as growing food (and eating it!), and doing their bit for the environment. They will also make regular visits to a local care home and be involved with a global eco-schools programme, making them aware of their environment and local community.
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Funding & Fees

(0-2) Full day £108.50 / Half Day £65.25
(2-3) Full day £103.50 / Half Day £62.50
(3-5) Full day £95.75 / Half Day £58.75

A range of ethical, flexible finance options available
Short Days (8am-6pm) & School Days (9am-3pm) Short morning/afternoon (9am-12pm/1pm-4pm)Offered

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Anne-Marie Lawrence (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Co-op Childcare Islington Reviews (79)

9.9

Co-op Childcare Islington has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Co-op Childcare Islington has 79 reviews.

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Review from Jordana R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly couldn't recommend this nursery enough. The staff in the Butterflies room are absolutely amazing, and I want to give a special mention to Jemma and Anne Marie, who have truly gone above and beyond for both me and my son.
As a single, full-time working parent, finding a nursery that not only
cares for your child but genuinely supports you as well means everything. They have made my life so much easier, and I couldn't ask for more.
Since starting here, my son's communication skills have come on so much. His confidence has grown, his social skills have developed beautifully, and he now has so many little friends. Most importantly, he genuinely loves coming to nursery, which says it all.
Thank you for everything you do for me and my son. It does not go unappreciated.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much, for your beautiful comments. Jemma and I are passionate about the role we play and always will ensure our children's care, learning and development is and remains paramount. We endeavour to make and maintain positive relationships with families and offer as much support as is possible.
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Review from Naomi J (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are welcoming and lovely. My child loves it there. Honestly gonna be so sad when in a few years he has to go to regular school. They are so patience with him not saying many words. I can genuinely feel the care for him from everyone there and the updates are 100% needed and something I look
forward to.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your comments - We try not to think about our children moving on, as most of us would be crying so often, instead we focus on ensuring they get the best care, learning and development opportunities whilst having the most fun, through their interest, with their peers and other role models.
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Review from N I (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Co-op nursery has been a great experience for me and my children, both my kids have had an amazing time in this nursery the staff are very sweet and professional, they pay so much attention to the kids and cater to every individuals needs helping them to reach their full potential.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you for your review, having both of your children here has been amazing!!
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly love this nursery!! Everything about it is just so great. The staff are supportive, and incredibly patient - they truly do their jobs with passion.
I was very hesitant when my child first started, but they supported us from day one. Even with food, if my child asks for more, they happily
give it. They keep the children engaged with a variety of activities, all thoughtfully tailored to support each child's development.
We had some concerns about our child, and they worked closely with us to address them. Now my child goes in happily and says "bye bye!"
There are CCTV cameras throughout, which gives great peace of mind as everything is secure and traceable if needed. They also use an excellent app that's regularly updated with details about meals, sleep, nappy changes, plus photos and activity updates twice a week.
They also offer discounts during specific months, which they announce in advance - giving parents the opportunity to book extra days at a reduced price.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review! We enjoy speaking to you and also supporting you with anything!!
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery! So happy I found them. The staff are all so kind and caring, they support my child in all ways possible and always keep me updated with his development. I have a 3 year old son, he has grown a lovely bond with the staff and they have a great toy selection that he loves
playing with! :)
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review! We are really happy that you are happy with us!
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very attentive to my child and present in play and learning. All friendly and welcoming and make my child feel at ease despite changes with her allocated key worker.
The food served is nutritional and varies week to week on a rotation which is good to enhance children's palates and discourage
fussy eating
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review on us! We are glad you are happy with the nursery.
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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers has not just been a place to drop off my child and pick him up.
It's been like home.
For me as it is for my son.
We always feel welcome safe and well taken care off.
I could not express my gratitude in words.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your kind words, you are always smiling and your son comes in happy to find his friends and will regularly include me in conversations with them and other key people at the setting.
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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery that prioritises both fun and holistic development. My daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since joining. We love the variety of activities and the regular updates we receive via the app. It's clear the staff are passionate about the Early Years curriculum and they go above
and beyond to build positive and nurturing relationship with all the children!
Thanks for making the settling period so easy! Your all great!
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonWe are so delighted that you are already able to observe your child's development from early on. We do look at children as individuals and through play we support their development and learning. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Shelby S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery's amazing, I have very clingy twins that have been there for a short time. All of the staff make sure they feel at ease once I've left, which makes me feel less guilty. They always end the day with big smiles on their faces and tell me what a great day they've had!
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you for taking time to give such lovely comments about the setting. It is a pleasure having them both here and keeping us on our toes whilst they explore their environment and make friends.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This place is such a hidden gem and we are so lucky to of found this nursery. Since starting in September everyday learning is different, the meals are always fresh ( and on time even when short staff ) and the children are constantly smiling when I drop off or collect my son. Every member of staff
is happy, polite and engaging with the parents as well as the children. The lead up to the festive period was full of fun activities, parties and of course playing - the extra effort that staff went to is greatly appreciated, they always go above and beyond and I love the bond my son has with everyone here - thank you to everyone at coop Islington x
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review. We really enjoy being able to support and give them the space to grow, learn and develop!
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Review from Matanat M (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with my daughter being in this nursery. We can see a big difference from when she first started until now. She has made a lot of progress in her development, especially with her speaking.


The management and team are amazing. I would like to say a special thank you to the nursery manager,

Anne-Marie, and to the staff - Fatma,Shuhella, Aminah, Anaswara, Patricia ,Chloe and Moses. They are so kind and care for my daughter Sara , as well as the other children, so well. We truly appreciate .
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your comments, we also can see her confidence growing and her personality shining through. We also appreciate you so much !
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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl grace has been coming here for a little while now and I have to say how happy and proud I am of the work you all do for her. Her eating has improved incredibly, she will eat anything you put infront of her. Awareness is 100x better when talking to her she gives alot more eye contact now.
For anybody reading the reviews my grace is on the spectrum but since coming here the improvement with everything has gone up 10 fold. Thank you for everything you do not only for grace but for all those lovely kiddos in there. John
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review! We are so happy when we observe how far she has come.
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Review from K N (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ultimately, the care provided is what sets Co-op Childcare Islington apart. The staff are warm, responsive, and genuinely dedicated to the well-being and development of every child. They create a consistent and loving atmosphere that makes the transition into nursery life smooth and stress-free.
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value the excellent daily communication regarding our child's mood, activities, and milestones.We highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a nurturing, safe, and professional environment.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review. Having them here and watching them learn and develop is amazing!
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Review from Peter N (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with great staff. Everyone was so helpful and kind and really bonded with our two year old twins. We were only there for a month but the kids really loved it. I can't recommend them more from our short but sweet experience.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review, we are so happy you were able to experience what we have to offer, and create a relationship with the staff, even though you were here for just a month, we miss you all already.
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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been here since she was 7 months old. She's now 14 months and the best review she could possibly give is her excitement and hand waving when she meets the nursery staff every morning. I know she's safe and happy here.


They're also great at updating the app so I always know what her

day was like. There's lots of activities every day which she seems to enjoy, and the staff share photos on the app as well. Food is varied and she has been supported to learn how to eat independently.


Overall, I know she's safe and happy here, and that's what matters to me.

Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review, we have also observed her grow and develop with some much confidence. She is always smiling whilst exploring, socializes comfortably with the team and her peers and is know doing the queens wave when coming in and leaving.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming here for over 3 years now, amazing staff, so kind, my daughter loves everyone. Her key worker has given me advice on things I needed guidance with at home (getting off dummy, staying in own bed etc) and I am so grateful. Fantastic support, thank you!
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you for this review! We are always here to support you and to continue to see them grow.
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Review from Caroline A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our baby is very happy with the nursery so we are happy too! :) He is progressing a lot. The staff is very friendly and the place is safe. We constantly get updates on the app as well. Thank you so much for looking after our little boy!
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your comments on Day Nurseries. It is really exciting when we see our young ones developing new skills and achieving their milestones through fun activities.
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Review from Giada C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started in November at this nursery, my child was 6 months old. He really enjoyed the time and the he learned a lot.
Amazing staff and management. A lot of different activities during his staying there :)
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review, it has been a please watching them develop relationships, grow, interact and engage with staff and peers.
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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery! It's so clear that our children are loved by the people here and they love them in return. The nursery workers really get our children and do activities to encourage skills and I can see the progress at home. It feels like a really happy place.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review. The staff have a good understanding of how their key children like to learn through communication with parents, observations and interactions and will encourage development through planned activities which in-cooperates their interests.
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Review from Y M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Positive experience having my child at Co-op Childcare Islington.
Friendly staff and they really care about the children.
My son enjoys attending the nursery and have no complaints thus far.
My son attends the nursery twice in a week and we have been attending for nearly a year.
Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare IslingtonThank you so much for your review, we all appreciate your comments and opinion as it helps us to improve and develop. I personally enjoy the chats we have when you come in on those 2 days a week.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.895)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10 for Co-op Childcare Islington 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.895 for Co-op Childcare Islington is calculated as follows: ( (248 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.895
  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 Co-op Childcare Islington is based on 23 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 23 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 (2)

Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie Lawrence

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, and welcome to Your Co-op Little Pioneers Islington

Jemma

Jemma Thompson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Islington.

Frequently Asked Questions about Co-op Childcare Islington

What is the Age Range of Children that Co-op Childcare Islington accepts?

Co-op Childcare Islington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Co-op Childcare Islington Open?

Co-op Childcare Islington is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Co-op Childcare Islington have capacity for?

Co-op Childcare Islington has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Co-op Childcare Islington to the centre of London?

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

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