Capital City College Holloway Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 2005, with 26 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Islington
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Islington from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
N7 0SPWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 8 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children arrive happy and keen to start their day at this well-run nursery. They confidently join their key person, who greets them with a smile and talks to them about the exciting day ahead. Inside, they quickly settle at one of the interesting activities staff have planned for them. Overall, children are well motivated to learn.
They explore the provision independently, choosing toys and equipment they are interested in. Staff are always close at hand to support and extend their play.
Key persons know their children very well. Before children start, key persons talk to parents about children's interests and care needs. This ensures that children's move into nursery is smooth and they quickly feel secure. Ongoing observation and regular assessments help staff to identify any gaps in children's learning and development. For example, following the COVID-19 pandemic, staff identified that some children were struggling to socialise and play with their peers. They immediately put plans in place to support them, providing lots of small-group activities where children could practise their social skills without feeling overwhelmed.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to consistently reinforce good behaviour, supporting children effectively when they are having difficulties - ensure staff model and remind children how to use resources and equipment correctly, improving their access to activities and securing good progress n consider the length of carpet sessions, ensuring all children remain focused and their learning progresses.
- 8 February 2023Good
- 23 May 2017Outstanding
- 12 June 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Capital City College Holloway Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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