Nurseries and childcare in Hackney
We know of 57 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Hackney. 3 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 3 of 3 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools across Hackney
- Columbia Market Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · phone and directions
- Comet Nursery School and Children's CentreGood or better School remains Outstanding (2024) · phone and directions
- Wentworth Nursery School and Children's CentreGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare by area
A few to start with
- Bright Futures Nursery, Hackney Preschool 106 Bethune Road, London, N16 5DU 5 Call
- Columbia Market Nursery School Elementary school Columbia Rd, London, E2 5 Call
- Hackney Care For Kids Day care preschool 61 Evering Rd, London, N16 7PR 5 Call
- LEYF - Pembury Nursery & Pre-School Preschool 15 Pembury Road, Pembury Estate, London, E5 8LU Call
- Mapledene Children's Centre Day care preschool Mapledene Road Mapledene Early Years Centre, London, E8 5 Call
- Mini Bees Childcare Home service 1, Fields, 9 Sidworth St, London, E8 3SD 5 Call
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Day care preschool Loxford House, 85 Highbury Park, London, N5 1GF 5 Call
- Montessori on the Park Day care preschool St Marks Gate, London, E9 5 Call
- Sunrise Nursery Preschool 1 Cazenove Rd, London, N16 6PA 5 Call
- Art Club Preschool Saint Barnabas Dalston, Shacklewell Row,, London, E8 2EA Call
- Bright Horizons Families UK Day care preschool Anita House, Wilmer Place, London, N16 0LN Call
- Bright Kids Day Nursery - Hackney Day care preschool 15 Kenworthy Road, London, E9 5RB Call
- Coconut Nursery LLP Preschool Stoke Newington Church St, London, N16 Call
- Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool Comet Nursery School, 20 Halcomb St, London, N1 5RF Call
- East Lane Montessori Nursery & Pre-School Preschool 128 East Road, London, N16 Call
- Frampton Park preschool Preschool 35 Frampton Park Road, London, E9 7RD Call
- Happy Nest Nursery Preschool London, E2 5 Call
- International Childcare Trust Child care and day care Development House, 56-64 Leonard St, London, EC2A 4LT Call
- Kingsland Nursery Day care preschool 3 Birkbeck Mews, London, E8 2LE Call
- N Family Club - Stoke Newington Nursery Preschool 5 Defoe Rd, London, N16 0EP 5 Call
- N16 Tots and Playgroup Day care preschool 73a Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N160 Call
- New City Nursery Day care preschool Falkirk St, London, N1 6HQ Call
- Oberlux Day care preschool The Gardens, London, E5 Call
- Places For Children Child care and day care Morning Lane, London, E9 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Hackney?
We know of 57 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Hackney, including 3 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
Other things people look for
Nursery school inspections from Ofsted, Open Government Licence. Listings from Overture Maps, the Food Standards Agency and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Missing one? Tell us.