Kentish Town Nursery
30 Leighton Road,
Kentish Town, NW5 2QE
Open 51 weeks
Standard hours: 8am – 6pm, Mon – Fri
Extended hours*: 7am – 7pm
A nursery designed for children, loved by families
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.
Hear what our families love about N
Meet our N Kentish Town management team
Prakarsh
Nursery Manager
With over a decade of experience in the early years field and a BSc in Children and Youth Studies, Prakarsh has a true passion for all things Early Years. She loves to curate nurturing, enriching environments where children can thrive and develop. In her personal life, she enjoys travelling to new destinations and learning new skills!
Shani
Education 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.
Anne-Charlotte
Education 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.
Adam
Front of House Manager
I have a background across sales, marketing, strategy, creative production, sport and education, with experience working in people-focused roles in both the UK and internationally. I enjoy building positive relationships, creating welcoming environments and helping teams and day-to-day operations run effectively. Outside of work, I’m passionate about boxing, swimming, travel and personal development.
Monthly fees
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
3 days | £1651.13 |
4 days | £2091.43 |
Full time (5 days) | £2545.48 |
3 days | £1651.13 |
4 days | £2091.43 |
Full time (5 days) | £2545.48 |
3 days | £1523.63 |
4 days | £1929.93 |
Full time (5 days) | £2348.92 |
3 days | £529.33 |
4 days | £1025.72 |
Full time (5 days) | £1507.82 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £5.40 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £3.00 |
3 days | £706.04 |
4 days | £1193.60 |
Full time (5 days) | £1671.28 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £7.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £20.00 |
3 days | £1168.11 |
4 days | £1592.18 |
Full time (5 days) | £2020.07 |
2 days | £379.95 |
3 days | £813.10 |
4 days | £1254.93 |
Full time (5 days) | £1691.69 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £11.70 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £30.00 |
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funding is 'stretched'. When stretched, 15 funded hours become 11.18 hours per week, and 30 funded hours become 22.35 hours per week.
Additional charges apply only to the portion of your place covered by funded hours, and are reflected in the monthly breakdown above. Any additional private days will be charged at our standard all-inclusive daily rate. Families receiving funding may choose to opt out of additional charges – please speak with your Nursery Manager or our Admissions team for more information.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Better Start in Life website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
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.
Processing Information
Day Rates
Under 3 years: £129.50 per standard day
3 years +: £119.50 per standard day
Fees include all food, drink, consumables and activities.
Making payments
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.
Flexibility
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.
Joining fees
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.
Funding eligibility deadlines
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.
