Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

3 Shepperton House, Shepperton Road, London N1 3DF
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  • Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school, London
Kindred Islington nursery and pre-school provides a warm and welcoming environment where the staff are passionate about their mission to create inspiring worlds full of awe and wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in.

By creating days filled with unique moments and opportunities, the team are able to truly enrich a child’s development during 0-5 years.

At Kindred Islington, the team personally understand what it is to be a parent during this magical time. They create meaningful relationships with every parent so you will never miss an opportunity to share in the joy of your child’s developmental and learning moments.

The nursery is located in a beautifully converted Victorian building, with large and open plan rooms designed specifically to meet the needs of each age.

Care Provided by Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mikki Burns (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school Reviews (35)

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Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.429) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school has 35 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful and loving staff. They make a lot of effort to have lots of engaging activities and keep the children learning and active (sports school, dance, drama, Spanish, animal displays, science, etc).

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending Kindred Islington. Every single member of staff are so lovely and friendly.
Massive shout-out to a particular staff member who was with me whilst my girl was settling in. I had ultimate mum guilt but now I know it was the best decision to make. This staff member always has
time to chat with me when I collect my daughter.
My little girl's development has come on leaps and bounds thanks to all of the staff. Thank you to 6 staff members in particular and the rest of the team

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This setting is an outstanding setting offering a vast variety of educational aspects for all children. My child has settled very well into the nursery. The staff are lovely as well as the forest school interactions. All activities are clearly planned and set out to establish key milestones for children.
I am very pleased overall with the nursery and recommend this setting as a first choice. I am very happy with the nutritional menu encouraging children with healthy and sustainable food choices. The Nursery manager, deputy manager and all staff are very professional and incredibly good at establishing positive progression for all children.
The yoga classes and football classes are hugely beneficial to my son and all children in the setting. Overall, great all-around setting!
Thank you very much!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Kindred Islington for about a year and a half, has grown through three rooms, and in that time the staff and level of care has exceeded all of my expectations. The staff really know all the children by name and the children know all the staff which means my child is never just
with a 'key worker' and happily engages with everyone.
Each room is an inviting, wholesome environment where adults and children engage with activities together. And oh the activities! My 2 year old attends dance, yoga, Montessori time, Spanish class and even Forest School to name but a few of what's on offer. Home cooked (!) meals and snacks are provided by an on-site chef, and she knows just how to hide maximum veggies and protein for growing toddlers - a rare find in Islington.
I can't recommend them highly enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindred has been extremely supportive throughout the whole transition process of sending my son to the nursery. Even though it was a very nerve-racking, process for both me and my little one, the reassurance and constant updates from the nursery about my son, with pictures, what he's doing exactly,
how much he has had to eat, etc. made the process so much easier and smoother for the both of us. Would definitely recommend the nursery for any family thinking of sending their little one here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing they always greet me with a smile when I drop my grandson off to them. When I leave my grandson I know he's safe and well looked after. He learns new things every day in the nursery. The nursery always keeps us informed regarding my grandson. I'm happy that my grandson is part
of the Kindred Islington Nursery they make us feel like we are part of their family. I want to say a big thank you all and well done keep up the good work.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review all the team at Kindred Islington will love to read your comments. We really are all one big happy family and it is a privilege to be a part of your grandson's early years journey. We look forward to helping him to continue to grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think the staff can make the difference and so far all of them have been great. They work hard closely to the kids as well as to the parents. It is a very good team work between families and school.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. We know that communication with our parents is paramount as you know your little ones the best and we only wish to ensure that they receive the best possible care we can provide, whilst they are with is in their home from home. We look forward to helping your little one continue to grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had our son in the Nursery since he was 6 months and couldn't be happier with the overall experience. The staff are the best, very caring and great with the kids. The nursery has a great family feel.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family here at Islington. It's wonderful to hear that both you and your son are happy with the care we provide him whilst he's at his home for home. Here's to him continuing to grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has a very good time at Kindred Islington every day. There are varied sessions and activities, friendly and caring staff, plus the rooms are playful and well laid out. Efforts are made to get the children out on a walk almost every day. All in all an excellent nursery in my opinion!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. It is a pleasure to be a part of your little ones' early years journey and to have you all as part of our Kindred family. Here's to many more moments of awe and wonder so we can continue to help them grow and thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindred Islington staff did amazing over the month of December making the month so fun for all the kids and parents.
They always go above and beyond with their activities and my little one always has some fun stories to tell when I pick her up.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. Every moment with all out little ones is special but we do love the Christmas season and how much fun we can have. Thank you for being a part of our Kindred family and allowing us to be a part of their early years journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is so happy at nursery. The peace of mind we have knowing that we can go to work not having to worry about a thing is priceless. We would recommend the nursery to anyone considering enrolling their child there. I have deducted one star from "Facilities/outdoor space" due to the lack of
outdoor space available at the nursery itself, however children are taken out to the local park/for walks regularly, so we do not see it as a problem.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. Your children are the most precious little people in the world and to ensure you are happy leaving them in our care in their home from home is something we strive towards. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of her early years journey so we can help her grow and thrive through the creation of many moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have a great experience at this nursery, the teachers are all caring and willing to listen any concerns from us parents. The facilities are also good and children are going to nearby parks when weather is good.
Our daughter has made much progress since attending this nursery.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. We understand that you know your children best so our door is always open for you to come and speak to us about any concerns you may have or advice you may wish to ask. We care for our children as if they were our own and we love to help them grow and thrive through the creation of many moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had such a positive experience so far! from finding the nursery and meeting staff. Everyone has been so warming and so pleasant from the start, and I couldn't be more happier having my child here in there care. Very pleased.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. It is wonderful to hear that you and your child are happy with our nursery and the care we provide our little ones. It's a pleasure to have you as part of our Kindred family and a privilege to be a part of their early years journey. We look forward to helping your little one to grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old son has been attending Kindred Islington since he was 10 months old, and it's been wonderful to see how much he has grown and developed during his time there. The staff truly make the nursery a special place-they're caring, attentive, and dedicated to the children's well-being. It's also
been lovely to connect with other parents in the Kindred community. Overall, we've had a very positive experience, and I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We love what we do and are so pleased you can see this in the care that we provide to your son. It's wonderful to have you all as part of our family here at Kindred Islington. We so enjoy being a part of his early years journey and we look forward to continuing to help him grow and thrive through all the moments of awe and wonder he creates.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have 2 children at Kindred Islington and our experience has been excellent so far especially since the new nursery manager has joined the team. The manager and all the carers are very engaged and warm, and they do everything they possibly can to support us and make sure our children are happy and
thriving at the nursery. They also do amazing activities for the children every day including sports, forest school, yoga, music classes, etc. and they put a lot of emphasis on the development of the children and preparing them for the next stage. In addition to the healthy and delicious home-cooked meals they prepare. Kindred has been a home for us over the last 2 years and we're incredibly grateful for the support of the manager, all the staff, and the parent community at the nursery who helped us during difficult times including my return from maternity leave and making sure our kids are well settled.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and for all being a part of our Kindred family at Islington. We love what we do and how we can help all our little ones grow and thrive through the activities we put together for them. Being a part of your children's early years journey is a privilege. We shall pass your compliments on to our chef.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel that we are part of the Kindred family. On our first visit and since then, a particular member of staff has welcomed us as parents and oriented us brilliantly with the nursery. The management, the teachers and the staff have all made us feel at ease since the first day our daughter started
at the nursery. Our daughter's key worker worked very closely with her and we couldn't have been happier with the care and attention she gave to our daughter. Her warmth and caring approach made our daughter feel at home. We are confident in knowing our daughter is safe and enjoys her time at the nursery with her teachers and friends!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our family here at Kindred Islington. It is such a privilege to be a part of your daughter's early years journey and we couldn't be happier that she has settled well and enjoys spending time with us in her home from home. Here's to watching her continue to grow and thrive while we help her create many moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is so happy here! The staff are wonderful his key worker is amazing and he loves her - they do so many lovely activities and his language has developed massively among other things - it's a lovely place for him to be and we're really happy as a family!

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our Kindred family here at Islington. It's a privilege to be a part of your son's early years journey and we hope that he continues to grow and thrive with us as we help him to create many more moments of awe and wonder.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I viewed Kindred I was impressed with the very clean and spacious rooms with lots of light, and how warm and friendly the team were. I also like that all food is made onsite and the chef has a great knowledge of the children.
My 3-year-old started in March this year. He immediately loved going
and has come on amazingly, he is not even 4 and he can write his name incredibly neatly. I am always blown away by what he gets up to during the day and I feel confident that he is being set up to begin school next year with a head-start.
It was a no-brainer for my 1-year-old to start in June. They really take the child's lead to ensure that they are happy and comfortable. Handovers are always very well managed, with him receiving comfort when needed and updating me on how he is.
The whole team really are wonderful, and I really appreciate not only the amount they get up to but also that the app is kept updated so I get a glimpse into their day.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review and for being a part of our family at Kindred Islington. It's one of the greatest accolades to have a sibling start with us and it's an honour to be a part of both your son's early years journeys. Children are our passion and we endeavour to help them grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder. We're so pleased you like our App as we love being able to keep our parents updated with as much information as we can. May your little ones continue to have fun with us at their home from home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

My child was at the nursery for 18 months before Kindred took over and it was excellent. Kindred's takeover was terribly orchestrated, changes were made with no communication to parents, meals went from 2 home-cooked meals a day to 'vegetable sticks and tomato dip' for dinner. First all the staff left,
so there wasn't enough staff to take the kids outside each day, and then all the kids started leaving. Within a couple of months every member of my child's class had left, parents absolutely horrified by the decline in the nursery. The worst part is the way Kindred treated the staff, hiring a new manager and desperately trying to find any reason to fire the previous one who the kids/parents loved. Despite being at the nursery for 2 years my child suddenly started crying at every drop-off, after 4 months I knew I had to move them. They are now at a council-run nursery, the fees are half of Kindreds, it has an amazing outdoor area, 2 home-cooked meals, staff and children are visibly happier.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your concerns and appreciate the opportunity to address them. Our meals continue to be home-cooked by our on-site chef, with menus accredited by a nutritionist, ensuring children receive healthy and nutritious food throughout the day. Regarding staff changes, while some members have left for individual reasons, we have retained many long-serving team members. Additionally, we have successfully recruited new staff, including a Senior Nursery Manager, who have settled in well and are contributing positively. Children are taken on daily trips to parks, including visits to our award-winning Forest School, providing enriching outdoor experiences. We regret that your child felt upset during drop-offs. We encourage parents to share any concerns with us promptly so we can address them immediately. Thank you again for your feedback. We are committed to providing the best care and experience for all children in our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Loving and caring staff, many of them very experienced. Children are happy to attend and participate in the activities they organise. Technology also helps create a sense of community with a very straightforward app.

Reply from Niki McCormick, Marketing Admin at Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

Thank you for your kind review. We love what we do and we're so pleased that you are happy to be a part of our Kindred family here at Islington. It is our mission to ensure that all our children have the opportunities to grow and thrive through the creation of moments of awe and wonder. Our app is wonderful at allowing us to provide in the moment information on your child and also receive correspondence from you as parents alongside a personal handover at pick-ups. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your little ones early years journey.


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.429)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.429) out of 10 for Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.429 for Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (235 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (14 Poors x 2) + (19 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 322 Ratings = 4.429

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Mikki

Mikki Burns

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

I am originally from Wales and moved to London back in 1997.


I completed my NNEB in 1993. This was the original Level 3 qualification in Early Years. I have since completed my NVQ4 in Childcare, and my NVQ5 in Management and have taken part in numerous early years trainings and projects.


I love all aspects of child development, but I have a passion for supporting speech & language development as well as children’s well-being & self-esteem and also movement & physical play and how this supports brain development.


Nese

Nese Tarhan

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Hi, my name is Nese, and I am the Deputy Manager at Kindred Islington.


I have worked at this nursery for 15 years and have been the deputy for the past 5 years. My nationality is Turkish, and I am a mum to a 6-year-old boy.


I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and I am also the named Health and Safety Co-ordinator for the nursery. I enjoy my roles and relish creating new experiences with our little ones whilst creating memories and learning new skills along the way.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school accepts?

Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school Open?

Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school is open: Monday 08:00-18:30, Tuesday 08:00-18:30, Wednesday 08:00-18:30, Thursday 08:00-18:30, Friday 08:00-18:30.

How many Children does Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school have capacity for?

Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Kindred Islington Nursery and Pre-school to the centre of London?

3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.