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Open 51 weeks per year
7am – 7pm, Mon – Fri
Standard day: 8am – 6pm
Excluding bank holidays & inset days

Fees

N Defoe Road
5 Defoe Road
N16 0EP

020 8017 3065

N Church Street
110 Church Street
N16 0JX

020 3026 9486

Why N Stoke Newington?

N Defoe Road has been rethinking the nursery experience for families since 2017 and was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. The first in our family of N nurseries was then joined by a sibling nursery on Church Street, which opened in Autumn 2020.

Together these nurseries mark a major milestone in our journey to create an early years experience like no other. Both spaces are dedicated to our families, as a place to meet and relax as well as learn and grow, with a combined nursery/parents’ area, rooftop garden and a programme of exciting monthly events for all the family.

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N Defoe Road

N Defoe Road, our Ofsted Outstanding nursery, is a converted church hall with four thoughtfully designed modern classrooms for our preschoolers. It has awe-inspiring facilities, designed to support children as they play, learn and explore. It is committed to serving our older children and providing an exceptional learning environment as they prepare for school. All of our over 3s have the opportunity to engage and gain an understanding of the great outdoors with our Forest School-inspired sessions – held daily, regardless of the weather.

N Church Street

N Church Street is purpose-built for babies and toddlers. The nursery is a home-from-home where our teams create the best possible start in life for our children and their families. The impressive space boasts an amazing rooftop garden which looks out across Stoke Newington, 5 playrooms, an N library and a purpose-built atelier for messy and creative learning.

Open longer

Our standard day is 8am – 6pm, with an option to extend this by an hour to ensure flexibility for our families.

Beautiful Spaces

Inspirationally designed, with specialist activity rooms and the latest air purifying technology.

Forest School, every day

Our Defoe Road over 3s do Forest School-inspired sessions for 2 hours every day, whatever the weather.

Parent breakfast bar

Beat the cafe queues and pick up a coffee as you drop-off.

Balanced meals

Our meals are nutritionist designed and freshly prepared on-site.

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Rethinking Early Years Education

Here at N, we’re on a mission to rethink early years, offering a fresh educational outlook to prepare children for life in the modern world. Working with leading early years experts, we’ve blended our own unique curriculum, taking influence from a variety of learning philosophies including Reggio Emilia and Bruner. We were recently named the UK’s highest quality nursery group and we believe that our bespoke approach, combined with the learning outlined by the EYFS, supports all of our children to play and explore, be active learners and critical thinkers.

Our bespoke curriculum is split into four key pillars of learning:

Holistic health

Self expression

Global responsibility

Inventive ideas

Learn about our curriculum

The N Day

Drop off

We recognise that mornings can be a challenge, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to ensure a positive and warm start to the day.

Child-led play

Children are able to freely play with our many resources including our art studio, dress-up stations and the
N library.

Mealtimes

All N meals are prepared from scratch by our in-house chefs. We have family mealtimes where the children eat as a group with their key educators.

Educator-led learning

Every day our educators will lead a small group or individual sessions covering a wide range of topics, including yoga and cooking.

Outdoor learning

Our gardens provide the perfect backdrop for physical activities such as climbing, ball games and obstacle courses, as well as Forest School-inspired learning, planting and water play.

Sleep and rest

Our nursery rooms are designed to convert into cosy sleeping spaces, while children who no longer require a sleep can still relax in our designed ‘hygge’ corners.

Pick up

At home time, parents are encouraged to come in and chat with the educators and hear all about their child’s day and accomplishments.

Menu

We’ve worked with experts to make sure that we deliver a balanced menu that supports every child’s developmental needs. Our chefs prepare fresh meals in our cafe kitchen, everyday.

This week's menu

The N Stoke Newington Management Team

Bethany

Bethany

Deputy Nursery Manager at Defoe Road

Bethany has been working in Early Years Education since 2012 and holds a Level 6 diploma. What she loves most about her job is that no day is the same! She enjoys spending time exploring new places and being outdoors. She has recently taken up running and open water swimming.

Elena

Elena C.

Deputy Nursery Manager at Church St

Elena, with over 8 years of experience in childcare and a CACHE Level 3 certification in Child Care and Education, is passionate about creating nurturing environments that facilitate children's development and broaden their worldview. Her fluency in the Greek language further enhances her ability to connect with Greek-speaking children and families, promoting inclusivity and cultural understanding.

Iliana

Iliana

Deputy Nursery Manager at Defoe Road

Iliana has been dedicated to childcare for the past decade. Holding a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children and Young People, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Originally from Bulgaria, Iliana moved to the UK 14 years ago. In her free time, she loves traveling and exploring new places and cultures.

Mia

Mia

Front of House Manager at Defoe Road

Mia has a Level 2 in hairdressing, but upon returning to the UK after travelling, she worked in a children’s shoe shop which is where her passion for childcare was born! Mia finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of young children’s development. In her spare time, she likes to hang out with her ‘son’ (dog), Benny!

Nathalia

Nathalia

Assistant Deputy Manager at Church St

Nathalia brings over 8 years of experience in Early Years, backed by her Level 3 qualification. Her fluency in Spanish has really helped her connect with the Spanish community. Her love for Early Years comes from her desire to be a part of shaping young minds and making a positive impact on their growth. Outside of work, she's a busy mom to two children, using every spare moment to create cherished memories and share new experiences with them.

Nikol Moravova

Nikol

Nursery Manager at Church St

Nikol moved from the Czech Republic to London a decade ago and is fluent in Czech, English, and French. With 12 years of experience in early years education, she proudly holds a BA Hons in Childhood and Youth Studies. When she’s not at the nursery, Nikol loves cooking and exploring different cultures, always eager to discover something new.

Reyhan

Rashan

Front of House Manager at Church St

Rashan has four years of experience in childcare and holds a CACHE Level 3 certification in Childcare and Education. Following several joyful years as an educator in her previous job, she is enthusiastic about her role as a Front of House Manager at N. In her spare time, Rashan enjoys spending quality moments with her friends and family.

Selen

Selen

Senior Nursery Manager at Defoe Road

Selen has worked in childcare for 15 years and has a degree in early childhood studies. Her passion for working with young children comes from seeing how her mother who was an educator positively impacted young lives. She aspires to be the type of educator who can inspire others too. Selen also loves spending time with her one-year-old daughter… and baking cakes!

Fees

Under 3 years £126.50 per standard day
3 years+ £116.50 per standard day

Fees include all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies and trips.

Minimum attendance is 3 full days including a Monday or Friday. All conditions are subject to availability.

Making payments

Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following 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. £12.65/hr for under 3s or £11.65/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £3.16/15mins or £2.91/15mins.

Joining fees

To join the waiting list at N, parents 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.

Standard plans

Minimum 3 full days including a Monday or a Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details).

To further support the expansion of funding for children aged 9-23 months, additional charges for essential items will not be passed on to families attending N Stoke Newington at this time. This offer will remain in play for the remainder of 2024 and 2 months’ notice will be provided ahead of any change.

Fees last updated 24/10/2024

Standard plans

3 days

£1,612.88

4 days

£2,042.98*

Full time

£2,486.52*

Standard plans

3 days

£1,612.88

4 days

£2,042.98*

Full time

£2,486.52*

Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£1,011.81

4 days

£1,471.96*

Full time

£1,930.53*

Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)

3 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

4 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

Full time

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

Standard plans

3 days

£1,612.88

4 days

£2,042.98*

Full time

£2,486.52*

Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£1,118.06

4 days

£1,572.90*

Full time

£2,028.81*

Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)

3 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

4 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

Full time

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

Standard plans

3 days

£1,485.38

4 days

£1,881.48*

Full time

£2,289.95*

Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£1,184.70

4 days

£1,595.83*

Full time

£2,011.83*

Fees with 2-3 year old 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement rate applied for children aged 3+

3 days

£1,038.08

4 days

£1,456.54*

Full time

£1,876.20*

Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£884.52

4 days

£1,310.66*

Full time

£1,734.16*

*Multi-day discount applied

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 funded hours are stretched over the 51 weeks that we’re open. Applied over 51 weeks, the funding equates to 11.18 hours per week. The same principle applies for the 30 hour funding.

Parents can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Government Childcare Choices website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.

Standard plans

Minimum 3 full days including a Monday or a Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details).

To further support the expansion of funding for children aged 9-23 months, additional charges for essential items will not be passed on to families attending N Stoke Newington at this time. This offer will remain in play for the remainder of 2024 and 2 months’ notice will be provided ahead of any change.

Fees last updated 24/10/2024

3-8 months

Standard plans

3 days

£1,612.88

4 days

£2,042.98*

Full time

£2,486.52*

9-23 months

Standard plans

3 days

£1,612.88

4 days

£2,042.98*

Full time

£2,486.52*

Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£1,011.81

4 days

£1,471.96*

Full time

£1,930.53*

Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)

3 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

4 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

Full time

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

2-3 years

Standard plans

3 days

£1,612.88

4 days

£2,042.98*

Full time

£2,486.52*

Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£1,118.06

4 days

£1,572.90*

Full time

£2,028.81*

Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)

3 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

4 days

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

Full time

£ TBC - awaiting funding rate

3 years+

Standard plans

3 days

£1,485.38

4 days

£1,881.48*

Full time

£2,289.95*

Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£1,184.70

4 days

£1,595.83*

Full time

£2,011.83*

Fees with 2-3 year old 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement rate applied for children aged 3+

3 days

£1,038.08

4 days

£1,456.54*

Full time

£1,876.20*

Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied

3 days

£884.52

4 days

£1,310.66*

Full time

£1,734.16*

*Multi-day discount applied

Multi-day discount

4 day plans (5% discount) and full time plans (7.5% discount).

Sibling discount

We offer a discount if you have two or more siblings in nursery at the same time (7%). The discount is applied to the child with fewer sessions, or to the oldest child if they have an equal number of sessions.

 

Emergency day swaps

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.

Ad hoc days

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.