Best nurseries in Arlington
5 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 | Newpark Montessori Nursery School Full day care · 92 places · N1 7BE | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Packington Children's Centre Full day care · 57 places · N1 8SJ | Good (2020) |
| 3 | Kindred Islington Full day care · 78 places · N1 3DF | Report card: 5 expected (Dec 2025) |
| 4 | Nanny Jane's Nursery Full day care · 30 places · N1 3AP | Requires improvement (2025) |
| 5 | MEplace Islington Full day care · 59 places · N1 8QH | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Arlington?
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 Arlington?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Arlington; listed first: Newpark Montessori Nursery School, Packington Children's Centre, Kindred Islington.
How much does nursery cost in Arlington?
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 Arlington?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Islington · Archway · Barnsbury · Canonbury · Highbury · Holloway · Angel · Caledonian Road · Gillespie Road · Highcroft · Old Street · Tollington
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.