Nurseries and childcare in Haringey
We know of 52 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Haringey. 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 Haringey
- Margaret McMillan Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 3, expected standard in 3 · phone and directions
- Pembury House Nursery SchoolGood or better Report card Aug 2026: Exceptional in 5, strong standard in 1 · phone and directions
- Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens 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
- Building Blocks Kids Nursery Day care preschool High Road, London, N17 5 Call
- Islington Mind Drop in Centre Day care preschool Ashley Road, London, N19 5 Call
- Noah's Ark Day Nursery Day care preschool 146 Mayes Rd, London, N22 6SY 5 Call
- Penbury House Children's Centre Preschool Burlington Rd, London, N17 5 Call
- Rising Stars Nursery & Daycare Day care preschool Church Ln, London, N17 4 Call
- St James Pre-School Preschool 171 Fortis Green Rd, London, N10 3BG 5 Call
- 345 Pre School Preschool Chester House, 30 Page's Ln, London, N10 1PR Call
- Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool Crouch Hill, London, N8 5 Call
- Bright Horizons Families UK Day care preschool Hornsey Cricket Club, Tivoli Road, London, N8 8RG Call
- Bright Stars Nursery Limited Day care preschool Bury Road, London, N22 Call
- Creative Explorers Day Nursery Day care preschool Gisburn Rd, London, N8 Call
- Devon Close Pre-School Preschool Devon Cl, London, N17 Call
- Highgate Childminders School London, London, N8 Call
- Jolly Babies Day care preschool 23.5 Burghley Rd, London, N8 0QG Call
- Keiki Day Care Day care preschool 7 Harold Rd, London, N8 7DE Call
- La Maison Montessori Preschool 49 Tottenham Lane, London, N8 9BD Call
- Les Petites Etoiles Preschool 33 Crouch Hill, London, N4 4AP 5 Call
- LET'S PLAY & LEARN Childcare Home service 5 ES, London, N22 Call
- Little Tree Montessori Nursery School Preschool 143 Ferme Park Rd, London, N8 9SG Call
- Margaret McMillan Nursery School Preschool Hornsey Rise, London, N19 Call
- Morning Star Nursery Day care preschool 33 Forster Road, London, N17 6QD Call
- My Creche Child care and day care 143 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9QH Call
- North London Rudolf Steiner School Preschool 1, 3 The Campsbourne, London, N8 7PN Call
- Pembury House Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool Lansdowne Rd, London, N17 9XE 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 Haringey?
We know of 52 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers across Haringey, 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.