Islington Square Day Nursery

7-9 Esther Anne Place, Islington, London N1 1UL
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9.6 19 Reviews
  • Islington Square Day Nursery, London
Islington Square received a ‘Good’ rating in their latest Ofsted report. (Jan 2025)

This day nursery and preschool is located in Islington Square, among a variety of independent boutiques and restaurants. The nursery has dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers and is only a 10 minute walk from Angel, Highbury and Islington train stations, making this a great option for commuting families to and from the Islington area.

Islington Square Day Nursery & Preschool benefits from an indoor playgroup room and outdoor decking, and the nursery team schedules regular trips out in the local community for the nursery children to enjoy, including the local library.

The friendly, experienced team is well equipped to work with children with special needs and children who have English as an additional language.

The Islington Square Day Nursery & Preschool is a part of Grandir UK, which is the home of multiple nursery brands across the United Kingdom and has been delivering outstanding childcare solutions to families with babies, toddlers and preschool children for over 25 years. Their nurseries guide and nurture children through the earliest stages of development, and make sure that children have the best opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Please book a tour, staff would love to show you and your child around and answer any questions you may have.

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Care Provided by Islington Square Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • James Lincoln (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Islington Square Day Nursery

  • £70 - £118 depending on session options

Islington Square Day Nursery Reviews (19)

9.6

Islington Square Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.611) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Islington Square Day Nursery has 19 reviews.

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Review from M E (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I wish the nursery provided a more nutritious breakfast option instead of just cereal as I believe children should have other options to eat such as fruits or eggs like other breakfast options. Overall my child has settled in amazingly and enjoys the comfort of there teachers and other children.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Islington Square Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of Islington Square Day Nursery. We are happy your child has settled in so well and is enjoying their time with us. Regarding your concerns about the nutritional value of breakfast, we would like to assure you that we follow nutritional guidelines from the NHS and The Caroline Walker Trust. We have an Early Years catering specialist who oversees all of our menus to ensure they are of high quality. We will ensure your feedback is heard, if you would like to discuss it more, please do chat to our Nursery Manager who would be more than happy to discuss it with you more.


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Review from Aisling M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was apprehensive about putting my baby into nursery but the staff at Islington Square have worked so hard to make the transition as easy and happy as possible and I'm very glad we chose this nursery

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Islington Square Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of Islington Square Day Nursery. We know it can be daunting to choose a childcare provider for your child, it's a huge decision. We're grateful you chose us and that we have been able to support you and your baby through the transition and help them settle in.


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Review from Elle F (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Islington Square Nursery have been nothing short of exceptional, they have a perfect blend of care, attention, and educational guidance that any parent could hope for. Our daughter has blossomed in their nurturing environment. It's a joy to see her now, social, engaging, and showing new
things she learns every day.
What stands out the most, however, is the staff's genuine dedication to accommodating our needs as a family. Their efforts to make the transition smooth for both us and our daughter have been amazing, ensuring a seamless adaptation to the nursery setting and managing dietary and care requirements.
We are deeply grateful for the positive impact of the staff. It's with a full heart that we recommend this nursery to any parents looking for a place where their child can grow, thrive, and be genuinely cared for in what feels like a family environment.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine their creativity with our fantastic facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Review from Ilina C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery, the staff are really a extension of your family. They work hard with the children to reach their goals, while having as much fun as possible. They're always coming up with new ideas, to enrich the children's learning. They take them out, my son enjoys that a lot. My son
loves it there, he has special needs and all the staff are hands-on, he is included in everything but also has his activities tailored to his needs. The nursery is super, clean and you can just tell the staff love what they do.
I was really anxious about sending my son to nursery at first but I made a really good choice for us both!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team work hard to form close relationships with each child, taking the time to understand their individual needs so they can provide the right support they need to thrive. Children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day which provide fun and engaging opportunities for learning.


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Review from Sandy C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Islington Square Nursery has been crucial in our little one’s development. I was quite apprehensive leaving my baby so young at nursery but the team is incredible and so supportive! Now she loves her time there so much. She is also learning new things very quickly. Thank you for everything team!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strive to build strong, supportive relationships with both our children and their families, sharing their expert knowledge and working hard to help resolve any concerns or issues. The variety of stimulating activities children enjoy each day are informed by our bespoke education programmes which ensures they provide plenty of fun, engaging opportunities for learning.


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Review from Ciaran F (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a great nursery. The staff are all amazing and friendly and it genuinely feels like a little family. When we hand our daughters over they are happy to go and it feels like the staff really cares for them. They do loads of excursions in the local area, celebrate so many cultural events which
the kids all get involved in and love.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team provide a warm, home-from-home nursery environment where children thrive. Regular excursions give children a fantastic opportunity to safely explore and discover the world.


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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Maggie and Rose in November 2022 when she was only 6 months old. The staff and management were welcoming to my family and caring to our little one. Every day she is happy to go to the nursery and see the same faces. I trust the lovely staff like in a family environment.


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regular updates on everything they do each day through the family app as well as daily pickup. Management responds promptly to all administrative questions, either via app or face-to-face.


A nice community seems to be growing around Maggie and Rose Islington.


Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is so happy here! Our app is a great communication tool and allows families to stay up-to-date on their little one's nursery journey.


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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Maggie and Rose Islington is a lovely, small nursery, where the children get dedicated care in a friendly environment. The facilities are good and the children do a range of fun learning activities. Both my sons love attending this nursery, in particular my youngest who has developed strong bonds with
nursery staff and other children.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team works hard to provide a great variety of fun, engaging and educational activities in a warm, supportive environment, so it's so great to hear that both of your little ones are loving their time here!


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Review from V V (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for the past two years and he’s finishing their preschool group this month. His confidence, speech and social skills have improved greatly during his time at Maggie and Rose and he happily goes in every morning. The staff is absolutely amazing, everyone is very
attentive, knowledgeable and caring, they know the kids in their care very well and I’m very happy with the personal approach they take.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our supportive team works so hard to empower, inspire and encourage children for the future, so it's so lovely to hear that your little one has developed so well with us!


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Review from Anna R (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been a member of the nursery for about 1 1/2 years now and we are very happy there. Our daughter loves it too and made great friendships. The staff is passionate, loving and caring and always try to go the extra mile which we appreciate.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving her time here! Our dedicated team goes above and beyond for the children in their care, really taking the time to build strong, supportive relationships.


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Review from Joanna G (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Maggie and Rose Islington since it first opened and have had two very happy children there. It is a very warm and nurturing environment and our daughter (two) is so confident in the space. She adores the people who look after her day to day and we have a huge amount of respect for
them as childcarers and educators. They are flexible with our needs and always happy to discuss anything with us e.g. potty training. We have signed up our third child!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team works hard to provide a nursery environment where children feel safe, supported and confident, which allows them to develop important life and social skills.


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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been in Maggie & Rose since 2021, she started in the baby room and she is now completing preschool. The staff at Maggie & Rose are fantastic, caring and really support the children. Our daughter has built good friendships with the children and staff. Daily activities are communicated
via the app and good updates are always provided at pick-up. The food could be better, but regular fruit snacks throughout the day are offered. I really can't stress how great the staff are. They have a small outside space and they utilise the parks and green areas locally regularly.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Islington Square Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team are so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They are dedicated to building strong relationships with the children in their care and providing a supportive, nurturing environment which allows them to thrive.


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Review from Nadia T (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Maggie & Rose Islington Nursery from when it opened until the end of August 2020, only moving because we moved out of London.
I cannot fault the nursery in any way, from their communication with parents, their kindness and enthusiasm with the children, their friendliness, the activities
and lessons they do with the children and even their ability to keep children entertained via Zoom during lockdown were all just exceptional.
This was my first taste of a nursery and I was extremely anxious to send my son to one at all. He was just over 2 when he started and he was happy from his first settling in session. The app which keeps the parents up to date in almost real-time, is remarkable and something I am going to miss at his now new nursery. I know exactly what he’s eaten and how much, any injuries, how many nappy changes and we get cute photos to update us on what he’s learning.
Maggie & Rose will be very much missed by us.

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Review from Martha (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery, with a huge range of activities for little ones and staff members who really care about their emotional and intellectual development. My daughter started in October 2019 and settled in immediately. We were understandably nervous about her returning after the lockdown break,
but the measures put in place have been hugely reassuring and I feel confident that she's in great hands. All members of staff are genuinely lovely, caring and it's been a pleasure to get to know them. My daughter has really thrived in the time she's been at Maggie & Rose and it's been a delight to see her grow in skills and confidence. Communication from the team is always great and we've been well supported through tricky periods like nap transitions, potty training and a complicated house move. We have recently moved out of Islington but are keeping my daughter at Maggie & Rose and commuting in every morning - which shows how great it is!

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Review from Belinda O (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Maggie & Rose is a fantastic nursery. My daughter absolutely loves it. The staff are very friendly, and empathetic and caring towards all the children. The facilities are superb, and the weekly menu is delightful. The nursery manager is just lovely and answers any questions promptly. I can’t fault anything!

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Review from Tina F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Maggie & Rose Islington is a wonderful nursery with friendly, engaging staff. The space and the facilities are excellent, with lots of different rooms and activities (music room, art room, kids’ kitchen, and several play rooms). There’s also the adjacent club and cafe, which are great. The kids are
extremely happy with their teachers and appear to be learning a lot at every stage of their development. The teachers are quite interactive with the parents, often sending several updates with pictures during the day through the app. They serve excellent food and are kind and engaging with the children. Strongest recommendation from us.

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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really impressed with Maggie & Rose Islington. Our daughter is extremely happy there and seems to be thriving. The staff are all really enthusiastic, supportive and helpful and the facilities are just amazing. We have already recommended it to a number of friends.

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Review from Cordelia (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been sending our daughter here since they first opened in February. We've been very happy with all aspects of this nursery, from the layout of the nursery to the food they're fed, which seems very nutritious. The outdoor space is small, however, the children get taken to the park (now with covid
restrictions finally being lifted), which I feel makes up for the small outdoor area. The staff are fabulous. They go out of their way for the children and seem to truly care about them. I've been very impressed with their communication with me. My daughter absolutely loves coming here each week.

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Review from Chen (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Maggie & Rose, for so many reasons. This is a happy and stimulating environment with lovely and professional staff. The staff were really supportive and patient during our settlement which wasn't easy. Our son now is so happy and content and we have seen his confidence grow
since he started at nursery. He looks forward to going every morning to the nursery and even asks to go on weekends.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.611)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.611) out of 10 for Islington Square Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 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 4.694 for Islington Square Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.694

  • 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 4.917 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Islington Square Day Nursery is based on 11 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 60 number of registered child places is 12. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.917

  • 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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Michelle

Job Title: Nursery Manager and Regional Support Manager

Michelle graduated from Brighton University in 2012 with a degree in Education and Early Years. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in the Early Years sector, successfully managing nurseries of various sizes and serving as a Regional Manager, where she oversaw 10 nurseries across Yorkshire and Oundle.


Frequently Asked Questions about Islington Square Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Islington Square Day Nursery accepts?

Islington Square Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Islington Square Day Nursery Open?

Islington Square Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Islington Square Day Nursery have capacity for?

Islington Square Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Islington Square Day Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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