Co-op Childcare Islington

10 Galway Street, Islington, London EC1V 3SW
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9.8 64 Reviews
  • Co-op Childcare Islington, London
Located close to the Old Street Tube station, Co-op Childcare Islington has bright, spacious rooms for each of their age groups. They bring the outdoors inside as they've created a sensory garden area, a beach and an indoor Gruffalo nature walk.

The nursery goes above and beyond for safety which is why ALL its staff are paediatric first-aid trained. They keep parents informed on what their child has been up to all day including observations, assessments, meals, (and even toilet training progress!) using an app called ParentZone.

The team know that little things can make a big difference, so they make sure to give children lots of hands-on experiences through activities such as growing food (and eating it!), and doing their bit for the environment. They will also make regular visits to a local care home and be involved with a global eco-schools programme, making them aware of their environment and local community.

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Care Provided by Co-op Childcare Islington

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Anne-Marie Lawrence (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Co-op Childcare Islington

  • (0-2) Full day £102.25 / Half Day £61.50
    (2-3) Full day £97.50 / Half Day £58.75
    (3-5) Full day £90.25 / Half Day £55.25

  • A range of ethical, flexible finance options available
    Short Days (8am-6pm) & School Days (9am-3pm) Offered

Co-op Childcare Islington Reviews (64)

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9.8

Co-op Childcare Islington has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Co-op Childcare Islington has 64 reviews.

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Review from Giada C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started in November at this nursery, my child was 6 months old. He really enjoyed the time and the he learned a lot.
Amazing staff and management. A lot of different activities during his staying there :)

Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review, it has been a please watching them develop relationships, grow, interact and engage with staff and peers.


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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery! It's so clear that our children are loved by the people here and they love them in return. The nursery workers really get our children and do activities to encourage skills and I can see the progress at home. It feels like a really happy place.

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Review from Y M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Positive experience having my child at Co-op Childcare Islington.
Friendly staff and they really care about the children.
My son enjoys attending the nursery and have no complaints thus far.
My son attends the nursery twice in a week and we have been attending for nearly a year.

Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review, we all appreciate your comments and opinion as it helps us to improve and develop. I personally enjoy the chats we have when you come in on those 2 days a week.


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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend the Co-op Childcare Islington nursery enough! My child is absolutely thriving here. The nursery has an ideal balance of both indoor and outdoor spaces, giving the children plenty of room to play and explore. My son's transition into the toddler room has been smooth, thanks to the wonderful
staff, especially 3 staff members in particular who have been incredibly supportive in helping him settle in. Since joining, his speech has noticeably improved, which I attribute to the engaging and nurturing environment they provide.
The staff are always welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere each day. The cooks prepare delicious, fresh meals, which is something I really appreciate. The manager is fantastic - she's always available, and I've seen her go out of her way to assist with any queries or concerns. Overall, it's a wonderful place for children to grow and develop, and I feel so lucky to have found such a caring nursery for my son!

Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review. We are all appreciative of your observations and recommendation, and the time you have taken to share it. We will continue to go above and beyond for our children and we endeavour to create and maintain partnerships with our parents and inclusive of that relationship comes support, guidance and some suggestions. It is a delight to read your comments and very motivating.


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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so friendly they care much about your little ones. They keep you very well informed and tell you even how much and what they ate. My little one really enjoys his time here and really looks forward to coming to nursery.

Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We also look forward to your little one coming in. It's a pleasure observing how much he is developing and learning whilst exploring and interacting with his peers and key staff.


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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with how my son has fit into nursery so far, I love seeing the updates and pictures on the app, thank you for updating this every week.
All staff seem to take very good care of my son, and all the children.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you for the comments - we look forward to having your son here with us each week.


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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter only just started here and she really does enjoy it, which makes me feel at ease.
I am happy I have chosen this nursery for her and love that I can get updates via the app so I can also see what she has been up to or what she has ate throughout the day. The staff have been amazing and
so helpful and give me feedback on every pick up which is also lovely to hear.
Overall so far it has been an amazing experience and would highly recommend to other parents in the area.

Reply from Anne-Marie Lawrence, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

We are so happy that she is enjoying her time with us each day and week. The interactions and engagement is motivating as we see the development and learning.


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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our daughter to this nursery since she was 7 months old and now she is three years old. Overall we are very pleased with the nursery, especially when we realise how much she is learning and developing there. One important factor for us is that the type of food the children are eating
there is healthy and has a big variety. Our daughter is a very picky eater at home but at nursery she is eating everything that she is not eating at home. Another important thing for us was that she is not exposed much to technology at nursery and like this she can really focus on being with friends, interacting with people and developing her personality. When there are any issues, we can work together with the nursery staff to ensure these are paid attention to and over time corrected. Overall our experience was great with the nursery, our daughter really likes going there every day and we can highly recommend it.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

We are so pleased that you are happy with the care we provide and our healthy food cooked on-site by our wonderful chef. I am so glad that you recognise the values we uphold and how we celebrate children's individuality.


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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children assist in the nursery - one is still going. Management and staff are very helpful, and they care about the development of the children. The nursery setting is great, and I love the fact that they have their own garden, so they don't have to take the children outside, like other nurseries.
The food is amazing, and my little one likes all the provided food. It's a very nice thing that they do when the children start preschool and leave the butterfly room. I can also notice how my little one express herself and how much her going to the nursery contributed to that.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care we provide.


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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child was transferred from another nursery to the Islington nursery. He has been there for a few months now and I can see a very big difference in him. He's talking and a bit more independent. He's made friends at this nursery whereas the other nursery he didn’t have friends. The staff take time
to get to know your child and give me a lot of feedback at every pick up each day. The staff are organised and ready to teach your child something new each day. The parent app is fantastic and I check in on this a couple of times a day to see what he's been up to. I can’t fault anything they do at the nursery as I know my child is in good hands with the professionally trained staff. Keep up to good work!

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

We are so pleased that you are happy with the care we provide and that you feel your child has made progress since starting with us.


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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall a lovely experience and I would highly recommend to other parents! My 12-month-old started nursery a few months ago and from day one we felt that the nursery staff listened closely to our instructions and showed genuine care, which in turn helped our boy settle in that much faster. We also like
the flexibility in terms of allowing the children to nap on their own schedule (rather than being forced to conform to a strict schedule) and softly encouraging their weaning journey rather than rushing it. It's also nice that we can pick our son up straight from his nursery room rather than having him brought outside - it's fun to see the babies in action and chat to staff! The food seems varied and healthy, and there is a good mix of activities (though might be nice to do more music), and a generous outdoor space. The fees are also very reasonable for the neighbourhood. Overall it feels like the nursery provide a caring, stable and professional environment for little ones. Thank you!

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

We are so pleased that you are happy with the care we provide and that you feel we are meeting your child's development needs. Thank you.


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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding a nurturing nursery for our children was crucial as working parents. We discovered a warm and loving environment where our kids have thrived since they were 4/5 months old. The highly qualified staff's dedication to creating a nurturing atmosphere is evident in their genuine passion for working
with children. Our kids feel safe and secure, giving us peace of mind. The nursery's commitment to individualized attention has had a profound impact on our children's development. They were cooperative when we implemented sleep training. Their pragmatic approach to working parents sets them apart, offering flexible drop-off and pick-up times and open communication. The well-rounded curriculum enhances cognitive, physical, and social skills through engaging activities. We highly recommend this exceptional nursery for its care, focus on working parents, and commitment to individualized attention.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you for this wonderful review. We are so pleased that you feel we have provided excellent childcare for your children. It has been a real pleasure to watch them grow and develop.


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Review from Shana J (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such lovely staff. Our daughter went there for four months until we had to move out of London. The staff really went out of their way to help our daughter settle. The manager was literally always there working extra hours. I would often find my baby in her arms when I would pick her up. We got to know
three staff members in particular who all seemed to work nonstop - and really developed a relationship with our baby. Our baby especially loved one of them in particular. The garden is great! And so rare for that area.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review. We miss you all very much and hope that things are going well for you following your big move.


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Review from Frances P (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Little Pioneers when he was 18 months old and still attends now at 3 and a half years old. Overall, we have been very happy with his experience at the nursery. I believe that the staff truly cares for our son and to me, this is the most important aspect when selecting a nursery. We are
also thankful that the staff has never lost any of his personal belongings, which I hear is a significant issue in other places.
I would say our only concern over the past few years at Little Pioneers has been related to staffing difficulties. However, from what I understand this is an issue pretty much anywhere you go. We are very grateful to the team and management for providing such great care for our son.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the nursery and we will endeavour to keep our 100% record and not lose any of his belongings.
We accept that since Covid we have had staffing issues which have been shared across the country with all nurseries. However, we have been lucky to recruit some wonderful colleagues and will keep working hard to build on this.


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Review from Becky M (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, the manager and all the staff are brilliant. My daughter loves going here which makes me feel at ease. I love the weekly updates on the app and how in depth they are. The only improvement for me is to update their lunches/meals quicker on the app as sometimes this doesn’t happen until
the next day. However, I totally get how busy and hard working the staff are so not always possible. Thanks for everything!

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you are happy with our nursery.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good installations. Amazing and dedicated people who really show their care for children. They could have more focus on physical exercise and music, more sharing of pictures and more parent meetings to get to know each other.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you for your thoughts, it is always good to know how parents would like us to improve the experience for our families.


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Review from Stephanie D (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Co-op Childcare Islington Day Nursery since January. She is my first child and when she started she was only 4-months-old so it was a big deal for me. From day one, the staff reassured me and made sure I knew my daughter was taken care of. That really helped and I also noticed
that since she is going there my daughter is more curious and learning things much faster. I am extremely happy with Co-op Childcare Islington.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are all pleased that you feel assured and happy with the care our colleagues give.


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Review from Bibiana H (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you very much to all staff in the nursery, especially the early year's teacher, office administrator and the manager. I feel very calm and confident to leave my son in the nursery since they have made me feel that my son is in very good hands. Regarding educational development, my son learns new
things every day.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review.
We are so happy to hear how comfortable you feel leaving your son in our care and that you are happy with the developmental progress he has made.


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Review from Neil A (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Co-op Childcare Islington for the last couple of years. The experience from the first day has been excellent. The staff are friendly, they listen to our concerns and answer questions promptly. More importantly, our daughter has really enjoyed her time there, the staff have really
looked after her and it's nice to see genuine affection towards her. She has had such a fun time and lots of great experiences; I'm sure she will be sad when she eventually leaves.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review. All our colleagues work so hard to ensure the children in our care are safe, have a great learning experience and that our nursery feels like a home from home. We are so pleased that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us.


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Review from Ruth L (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery and is relatively cost-effective by central London standards. My little daughter has gone for 2 years, 2-4, and has absolutely thrived even during lockdown. It deserves an outstanding OFSTED, the staff couldn’t be warmer and are genuinely caring of the children.
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a lot of continuity of staff too - even though in London things can chop and change a lot. We’re a little sad to say goodbye but I’m sure we will say ‘hello’ sometimes.

Reply from Amanda Williams, Manager at Co-op Childcare Islington

Thank you so much for your review.
We are so pleased that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us and yes, please do remember to pop by and say hello, it is always good to hear how our children are getting on when they leave.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.838)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10 for Co-op Childcare Islington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.876 for Co-op Childcare Islington is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.876

  • 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 4.962 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Co-op Childcare Islington is based on 15 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. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.962

  • 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)

Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie Lawrence

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, and welcome to Your Co-op Little Pioneers Islington


Jemma

Jemma Thompson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Islington.


Frequently Asked Questions about Co-op Childcare Islington

What is the Age Range of Children that Co-op Childcare Islington accepts?

Co-op Childcare Islington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Co-op Childcare Islington Open?

Co-op Childcare Islington is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Co-op Childcare Islington have capacity for?

Co-op Childcare Islington has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Co-op Childcare Islington to the centre of London?

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

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