Deputy Nursery Manager
Shani’s personal experiences and observations as a mother of four and a proud grandmother inspired her to pursue a career in childcare. Drawing from her rich knowledge and insights, she is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Shani delights in watching each child’s unique journey during their early years, feeling truly privileged to play an active role in their development and growth.
Deputy Nursery Manager
With ten years in education, I have seen how profoundly early childhood experiences shape future outcomes. A dedicated mental health advocate and community builder, I am committed to making meaningful changes in children's lives. By integrating my background in classical music and art, I provide unique creative opportunities to connect with children, particularly by bringing vital arts-based learning experiences to those living in disadvantaged communities.
Minimum 3 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details). Fees last updated 28/10/2025
9–23 months
2–3 years
3 years+
| 3 days | £1651.13 |
| 4 days | £2091.43 |
| Full time (5 days) | £2545.48 |
Please note: A multi-day discount has been applied to all 4 and 5 day places. Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same. All additional charges are voluntary during funded entitlement hours.
Under 3 years: £129.50 per standard day
3 years +: £119.50 per standard day
Fees include all food, drink, consumables and activities.
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month with Direct Debits taken on the 27th of each month. For Payments via Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers, fees are due by the last day of the month. Unfortunately there can be no refunds for sickness or holidays. Any fee increases will be communicated 2 months before affecting your invoice and are based on the nursery’s running costs.
You can extend the standard day (8-6pm) by up to an hour each way at the same hourly rate on a pay as you go basis - i.e. £12.95/hr for under 3s or £11.95/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £3.23/15mins or £2.98/15mins.
To join the waiting list at N, families are required to pay a waiting list registration fee of £350.
On accepting a place, this fee will become a non-refundable joining fee, and you’ll be asked to pay a £400 place acceptance fee, which will be deducted from your final invoice.
Families who are eligible for the 30 hours of funding are responsible for applying for a positive determination of eligibility from HMRC - e.g. a valid eligibility code. You must apply for the code before the 30th of the term before in order for the code to be eligible. The term start dates are 1st January, 1st April, and 1st September. The eligibility code must be provided to us before your child's early years funding can be claimed.
Opening times
Open 51 weeks per year
Standard hours, 8am – 6pm, Mon – Fri
Extended hours*, 7am – 7pm
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
*Subject to availability
We’re committed to offering you a nursery experience like no other; and with N Kentish Town, we’ve gone all out. A sensitive restoration of a former post office, our space is filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of our early years curriculum. Our six large playrooms are filled with natural light. There’s an awe-inspiring atelier, while outside, the garden comes complete with a water play area, mud kitchen and sandpit.
We’re all about making things easier for our families, and the generous buggy and bike stores mean you can head off hands-free after drop-off. Even better, our N Café will serve (much needed!) sustainable coffee and snacks, meaning you’ll be set up for the day in just the right way!
Open longer
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
The great outdoors
Our garden comes complete with a sandpit, mud kitchen and water-play area.
Our garden comes complete with a sandpit, mud kitchen and water-play area.
Beautiful spaces
A sensitive restoration filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of our early years curriculum.
A sensitive restoration filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of our early years curriculum.
Balanced meals
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
N Café
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
We're currently running a welcome offer for any families starting with us before the end of June 2026. Enquire now to confirm your N place with 50% off your joining fee!
4-day plans (5% discount) and full-time plans (7.5% discount).
We offer a discount if you have two or more siblings in nursery at the same time (7%). The discount is applied to your eldest child's plan.
In cases of healthcare or childcare emergencies, we can offer up to a maximum of 5 emergency day swaps per year, subject to availability. An agreed emergency day swap is to be used in the same calendar month as the absence. Bank holidays and nursery closures are exempt.
Subject to availability, you can purchase extra ad hoc days at the standard daily rate. Ad hoc days can be booked a maximum of two weeks before the requested date.