N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

5 Defoe Road, London N16 0EP
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  • N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road, London
The first in this family of nurseries, N Stoke Newington has been rethinking the nursery experience for families since 2017 and is rated 'Outstanding' (April 2019) by Ofsted.

In 2020, N Family Club opened a sister nursery, located just across the road on Church Street, which has been specifically designed for younger age groups. Children who join Church Street as babies will then graduate to join the Defoe Road nursery, dedicated to older children who will shortly be going to primary school.

N Defoe Road has a host of amazing facilities, including four beautiful, modern playrooms designed to support their progressive early years curriculum. All children over 3 years old have the opportunity to engage and gain an understanding of the great outdoors during the daily Forest School-inspired sessions. All meals are seasonal, prepared fresh on site, and have been created with the support of Laura Matthews, the former Head of Nutrition at Jamie Oliver.

Nurseries, for many, are more than just daycare. Now more than ever, families are geographically spread, and for some, the nursery community is that support network for families – a place to come together. N designed N Family Club with this in mind. There's a dedicated parent space to relax and meet new families. And, as N members, parents also have access to Family Club: a programme of events for N families to spend quality time together. This includes an annual Spooky disco, Christmas grotto, Sports Day, as well as monthly online talks led by experts in the early years sector.

Care Provided by N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Selen Nihat (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 2 inset days & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

  • Under 3 years £126.50 per standard day
    3 years+ £116.50 per standard day


    Fees include all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies and trips.


  • Our fees are all-inclusive, covering everything from meals and snacks, formula for infants, nappies and trips. The minimum plan we offer is 3 full days, and every N plan must include either a Monday or Friday.


    You can find our full fee sheet on our website, along with all the Ts & Cs you need to know.


N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road Reviews (41)

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N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road has 41 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We'll be so sad to leave this nursery this year. Our son has been 5 days a week from 10 months old (between Church Street and Dafoe Road) and we couldn't be happier with the how he has developed and progressed ready for school. We really couldn't have asked for more.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for the excellent review. It is great to receive positive feedback and to know how much you and your family are enjoying N, it does make us feel really proud. Love from the team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child developed a lot since she started nursery at N and I would highly recommend the nursery to a friend or family member. The staff are great, they are very caring and professional and the facilities are really good.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It is always great to receive positive feedback and knowing how much you and your family are enjoying N . Makes us feel proud! Love from the team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been at N Family for over two years now and it's been a great experience all around. The staff are very attentive, they have a good menu, they take the kids out on a daily basis to the various local parks. And most importantly, our child is very happy.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. It feels great to receive such positive feedback and knowing how much you and your family are enjoying N really makes us feel proud! Love from the team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel incredibly confident in the safety and happiness of my 2 year old son in the care of the N Family Club team at Defoe road. They go out of their way to make every child feel seen and welcome. When our son first started, they threw him a themed tea party with his favourite animal and the children
all welcomed him with excitement making him feel so special. Our son speaks languages other than English at home and they bring these languages into his learning experience at the nursery. The food menu is wonderful and brings in a nice variety and different food groups. These are just some of the things that make this such a special place. While they don't have a big outdoor space on site, they take the children to the local parks every day which is even better. It's not cheap but you get a lot of value and peace of mind for the money.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It has truly been a pleasure welcoming your family to N, and we're thrilled to hear that you love what we do. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to continuing to create a wonderful experience for you and your family! Love from the N team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended N Family Club in Stoke Newington (first the Church St nursery and then the Defoe Road nursery) since he was six months old (from September 2022).
Both nurseries are superb and we cannot speak highly enough of the staff and the care that they provide.
The facilities are superb
and the learning curriculum is far more detailed and advanced than we have seen elsewhere.
A special mention to the chefs and food teams, the food is well-cooked, extremely healthy and varies every week.
N is certainly not the cheapest nursery option but we do think it actually represents value for money when you compare the fees to other nurseries and the fantastic service the team provides, we cannot recommend N Stoke Newington enough.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely comments. It is an absolute pleasure having you with us and also getting to know your wonderful family and child. We're excited to continue to enjoy all the fun learning experiences we have planned. Nursery Manager


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We changed to this nursery and my daughter went from crying at drop-off to merrily waving goodbye at the door. She loves her key person, they do plenty of engaging activities and go out every day come rain or shine.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for your kind review and your lovely comments. It is a pleasure having you with us and getting to know your wonderful family. We're excited to watch your little one grow alongside their friends and continue to enjoy all the fun and enriching learning experiences we have planned for them.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves N Family! The team are so creative with the activities they plan for the little ones, and they clearly really love their jobs. Couldn't ask for a better place to drop our little boy off every morning - caring staff, engaging activities, great food and a nurturing environment.
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is the limited outside space but the team take the kids out every day which is great.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you very much for your review with such lovely comments. We enjoyed having you with us & getting to know your family - we are looking forward watching your little one grow alongside his friends and continue to enjoy all the fun learning experiences we have for him.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with N family at Defoe Road for a couple of months now in the Cloud room. The experience for our daughter and the whole family has been fantastic. From the very caring settle sessions at the beginning all the way to the fine details of the manic days. Special Kudos to three members of staff
in particular for being so caring!

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you very much for your review with such lovely comments. We've enjoyed having you with us & getting to know your family - we look forward to watching your little one grow even more during her time here before she goes off to school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended this nursery over the past 3 years. We've had a great experience and they have enjoyed their time here. The educators and the learning experiences including the forest school daily trips have given them both a solid foundation to go on to their next stages of education.
The attention and atmosphere of the nursery is great.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you for such lovely feedback. We're glad your children enjoyed our daily forest school trips as much as we do! We wish them all the best with their time at school & we hope you come back to visit! It's been a pleasure watching your children grow over the years.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest son has just finished 3 years with N Family, first at Church Street before moving over to Defoe Road. We've had a brilliant experience throughout and our son has always loved going to nursery - which is perhaps the most critical indicator! With N there is a consistently high quality of staff,
curriculum, learning opportunities, food and even warm greetings as you walk in the front doors every morning. In our time across both nurseries we have been impressed that as our son has moved between rooms and educators, there has been a consistency in his experience. He ended his time at N in The Clouds which was run by a fantastic educator supported by a brilliant team. They created a friendly, inclusive, supportive and nurturing environment in which our son has developed hugely and is now ready for school. Can't recommend N enough.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. We're so pleased that your son enjoyed his time at N Family Club, it really has been a pleasure being part of your family's journey. We've very much enjoyed spending time with you son and watching him grow. We look forward to hearing how his next adventure at school goes!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

N Family (Defoe Road) has been such a huge support for our family. It's a wonderfully nurturing environment for our two daughters. The staff are amazing - professional, warm, caring and fun. Our children love going to nursery and have thrived at N. It's made leaving them during the early years so much
easier and happier.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you for such a lovely review. We've loved watching your daughters grow over the years, it's been a pleasure to have them here with us! We're very much enjoying being part of your family's journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son just finished 3.5 years with N Family Club and couldn't be happier. I think the positive impact on him will stay for a long time. His key worker was amazing. Always kind and positive. I loved the park outing and was delighted to receive the pictures and updates on the app. I'm going to miss it!

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so pleased that your son enjoyed his time at N Family Club, it's been a pleasure being part of your family's journey and you'll be missed. We've very much enjoyed watching your son grow and we look forward to hearing how his next adventure goes at school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at this nursery since May 2023 and we're loving it. The overall experience has been exceptional. He settled in smoothly, loves his educators and all his friends. He has since transitioned to a new room twice with ease. We are amazed at the variety of daily activities and really pleased
with the level of education. We feel supported as a family with his behavioural and educational development, and appreciate the focus on a healthy, balanced diet. The team is loving, caring, well-trained and have excelled in guiding our son through all stages of development at nursery. He especially loves that they go outside every day to explore the world. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it was so lovely to read. It has been a pleasure having your son with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our daughter with N Family Church Street and now Defoe Road for 3 years.
All of the staff from management, reception through to the teacher/carers are outstanding.
We have loved seeing our daughter enjoying every single day.
The whole team go out of their way to make the nursery special
for the kids and adults.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for such positive feedback. We're so pleased that both your daughter enjoys her time at N Family Club, it's been a pleasure being part of your family's journey. We've very much enjoyed watching your daughter grow and we look forward to hearing how her next adventure goes at school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have been really pleased with our experience at N Family Club Defoe Road. All of the staff are incredibly helpful, friendly and amazing with the kids. Communication is excellent and we feel very involved in the day to day activities at the nursery. Most importantly our son loves nursery and looks
forward to going every morning.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you. We really appreciate your feedback. We're so happy to have you with us and also it's a pleasure having your son with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it at nursery. That, if nothing else, would warrant an excellent review. From the moment you walk in at reception, you are welcomed by a wonderful front of house and management team that make every effort to get to know all the children to make them feel welcome. The parents' breakfast
and coffee area is always well stocked with delicious food and the facilities are clean. The highest praise I can offer the nursery is the care my son receives in his room. He is nurtured and cared for by three members of staff in particular as if he were their own and it is the most reassuring thing a parent can ask for.
Superb nursery all round.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you. We really appreciate your feedback. We're so pleased you're happy with your experience at the nursery and happy to have you with us. It's a pleasure having your son with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been with N family since she was 11 months old and now she is doing her transition to school years.
We have seen developments in all areas and we could not be happier with the nursery and all the staff. They care and they make every effort to show it to the children as well as the families.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you. We really appreciate your feedback. We're so pleased you're happy with your experience at the nursery and we are looking forward to continuing this journey together. It's a pleasure having your child and your family with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been part of N Family Defoe Road since December 2023 and our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. All the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide him with so much care and attention and positivity. They communicate with us regularly with regards to his development
and how his day is, this can be written or verbal which is great. They are always happy to assist us and support us as parents when needed. We would highly recommend N Family Club Defoe Road.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you so much for your review; we really do appreciate your feedback. We're so pleased you've enjoyed your experience at the nursery so far, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. It's a pleasure having you and your family with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at the nursery in January 24. I have only had a good experience. All the ladies in his room are so engaging and the activities are so varied. I also love that the children go out to the local parks every day no matter the weather. We have been having some behaviour problems at
home and the nursery have been so helpful at working alongside us and helping us with some advice and techniques to help at home. I would highly recommend N Family at Defoe Rd.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you for your review, we really do appreciate your feedback. We're so pleased you've enjoyed your experience at the nursery so far, we look forward to continuing this journey together and to watching your little one grow even more. It's a pleasure having you and your family here with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

N Family Club, Defoe Road is rated Ofsted Outstanding and has an excellent reputation locally. The staff are encouraging, patient and very qualified. My child has progressed a lot since starting here and always enjoys his days there. Children get to experience varied activities on a daily basis such
as Forest School, yoga, cooking, pre-writing skills, P.E. Learning about diversity, gardening and more. The menu is published at the start of the week and all the meals are very healthy, balanced and nutritious. I get updates, photos & videos throughout the day about my child's activities and communication with staff members at the nursery is great. It's the best nursery in Stoke Newington.

Reply from Selen Nihat, Nursery Manager at N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

Thank you for a lovely review, we're so pleased you have such positive feedback about the nursery. It's been a delight watching your little one grow since joining us & we look forward to continuing this journey with him. It's been a pleasure getting to know you & your family!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.861 for N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road is calculated as follows: ( (250 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road is based on 24 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 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 24 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 (1)

Selen

Selen Nihat

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Selen has worked in childcare for 15 years and has a degree in early childhood studies. Her passion for working with young children comes from seeing how her mother who was an educator positively impacted young lives. She aspires to be the type of educator who can inspire others too.


Selen also loves spending time with her one-year-old daughter… and baking cakes!


Frequently Asked Questions about N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road

What is the Age Range of Children that N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road accepts?

N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road Open?

N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road have capacity for?

N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is N Family Club - Stoke Newington, Defoe Road to the centre of London?

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