Best nurseries in Tollington
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 | Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington Full day care · 45 places · N7 6RE | Good (2024) |
| 2 | North Islington Nursery School and Childrens Centre Full day care · 46 places · N4 3RB | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 97 places · N4 3AF | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – Crouch Hill Full day care · 41 places · N4 4AP | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Prime Childcare Full day care · N4 3DQ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Tollington?
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 Tollington?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Tollington; listed first: Little Raccoons Nursery Tollington, North Islington Nursery School and Childrens Centre, Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Tollington?
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 Tollington?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Islington · Archway · Barnsbury · Canonbury · Highbury · Holloway · Angel · Arlington · Caledonian Road · Gillespie Road · Highcroft · Old Street
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.