Best nurseries in Archway
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Islington, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision Full day care · 39 places · N19 5BS | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Archway Children's Centre Full day care · 76 places · N19 5HE | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Archway Day Nursery Full day care · 80 places · N19 4AB | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Little Haven Childcare Full day care · 30 places · N19 5RR | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery Full day care · 73 places · N19 5BF | Good (2021) |
| 6 | JB Sports Multi-sports Camp: Whitehall Park Full day care · N6 5EP | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Little Angels Preschool Full day care · 20 places · N19 5BS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Archway?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Inner London, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Archway?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Archway, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision, Archway Children's Centre, Archway Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Archway?
In Inner London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £238 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Archway?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.