Mildmay Community Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Islington for children from birth to 5, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2023. Open since 2011, with 32 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
N1 4NAWhat 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, 24 April 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children flourish in this exceptional nursery. They develop strong attachments to the caring and attentive staff, which enables them to settle quickly and feel very safe and secure. Community is at the heart of everything that happens in the nursery. The manager and staff are passionate about creating an inclusive environment, where everyone has a voice and everyone is listened to. Children are extremely curious and motivated to learn. For example, during story time, children confidently put their hands up and ask the meaning of words that they have not heard before. Staff respond to children's curiosity with genuine excitement. This contributes to the atmosphere being highly engaging. Children demonstrate how inspired they are to explore and learn as much as possible.
Children display excellent behaviour. The patient and caring staff talk to them about how they are feeling and why. As a result, children understand their emotions and play together harmoniously. Children show a strong understanding of the rules within the nursery. For example, they remind each other to keep the spades in the sandpit and to walk when they are inside. Children are incredibly welcoming to the inspector. They offer big smiles and make her feel very included.
Children proudly show her their work and declare, 'This is a drawing of a snake, it is for my mummy.' They have countless opportunities to explore their local community and learn about the world around them. For example, children visit the local library, farm and theatre. Staff plan these activities based on children's needs and interests and always involve their families too.
- 24 April 2023Outstanding
- 13 June 2017Good
- 9 August 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Mildmay Community 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.
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