Best nurseries in Dalston
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Hackney, 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 | German Kindergarten London Fields Full day care · 18 places · E8 3EY | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Independent Place Nursery Children-First.Info Full day care · 49 places · E8 2HD | Outstanding (2021) |
| 3 | Minik Kardes Childrens Centre and Community Nursery Full day care · 44 places · N1 4BW | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 4 | Holy Trinity C Of E Primary Preschool Full day care · 25 places · E8 3DY | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Cherish Childcare Full day care · 50 places · E8 2LJ | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | New Age After School Club Ltd Full day care · E8 3DY | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Stagecoach Hackney Sessional day care · E8 3DY | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | The Art Imaginarium Sessional day care · E8 3DY | Not yet inspected |
| 9 | The Mentoring Hub Dalston Full day care · N16 8JN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Dalston?
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 Dalston?
Of 9 nurseries and pre-schools in Dalston, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: German Kindergarten London Fields, Independent Place Nursery Children-First.Info, Minik Kardes Childrens Centre and Community Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Dalston?
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 Dalston?
9 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Hackney · Clapton · Clissold · Haggerston · Stamford Hill · Stoke Newington · Cazenove · London Fields · Manor House
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.