Islington Square Day Nursery

7-9 Esther Anne Place, Islington, London N1 1UL
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9.3 22 Reviews
  • Islington Square Day Nursery, London
Islington Square Day Nursery and Preschool delivers exceptional Early Years care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in the heart of Islington. Rated Good by Ofsted (January 2025), the nursery features bright, spacious playrooms, a dedicated educational programmes room, and a secure outdoor decking area with a mud kitchen and play ship.

The child-centred curriculum draws inspiration from the Curiosity Approach, Hygge, and loose parts play, encouraging confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Children benefit from enriching programmes like Move & Groove, Sow & Grow, and Make & Bake, as well as outings to local parks, libraries, and the fire station.

With strong parent partnerships through the Famly App, experienced and passionate staff, and a calm, nurturing environment, this nursery provides a strong foundation for school and beyond. Located just a short walk from Angel and Highbury & Islington stations.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Yvonne (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £70 - £118 depending on session options

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

Islington Square Day Nursery Reviews (22)

9.3

Islington Square Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.273) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Islington Square Day Nursery has 22 reviews.

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Review from Cordelia (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been sending our daughter here since they first opened in February. We've been very happy with all aspects of this nursery, from the layout of the nursery to the food they're fed, which seems very nutritious. The outdoor space is small, however, the children get taken to the park (now with covid
restrictions finally being lifted), which I feel makes up for the small outdoor area. The staff are fabulous. They go out of their way for the children and seem to truly care about them. I've been very impressed with their communication with me. My daughter absolutely loves coming here each week.
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Review from Chen (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Maggie & Rose, for so many reasons. This is a happy and stimulating environment with lovely and professional staff. The staff were really supportive and patient during our settlement which wasn't easy. Our son now is so happy and content and we have seen his confidence grow
since he started at nursery. He looks forward to going every morning to the nursery and even asks to go on weekends.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.273)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.273) out of 10 for Islington Square Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 8 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 4.806 for Islington Square Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.806
  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 4.467 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Islington Square Day Nursery is based on 8 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 = 3.8
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.667
  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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Yvonne

Yvonne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

With over 25 years’ experience in nursery management and Early Years education, Yvonne is passionate about supporting nurseries to create caring, inspiring spaces where children can thrive. Yvonne enjoys working alongside teams to nurture leadership, enhance learning, and provide practical support that helps both children and staff feel confident, valued, and engaged.

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