Best nurseries in Canonbury
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 | Be Me Day Nursery Angel Full day care · 70 places · N1 2EP | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Mildmay Community Nursery Full day care · 32 places · N1 4NA | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | New River Green Childrens Centre Full day care · 91 places · N1 2SX | Outstanding (2023) |
| 4 | kGems Day Nursery - Islington Full day care · 49 places · N1 2NA | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Essex Road Pre-School Full day care · 24 places · N1 2FE | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Bright Horizons Floral Place Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 54 places · N1 2PL | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Rosemary Gardens Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · N1 3JR | Good (2024) |
How much does nursery cost in Canonbury?
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 Canonbury?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Canonbury, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Be Me Day Nursery Angel, Mildmay Community Nursery, New River Green Childrens Centre.
How much does nursery cost in Canonbury?
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 Canonbury?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Islington · Archway · Barnsbury · Highbury · Holloway · Angel · Arlington · Caledonian Road · Gillespie Road · Highcroft · Old Street · Tollington
Neighbourhoods
Canonbury East & Mildmay Park · Islington North & Canonbury West
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.