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.
Open 51 weeks per year
7am – 7pm, Mon – Fri
Standard day: 8am – 6pm
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
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 sister 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, Bruner, Forest School and Montessori. 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
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.
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The N Stoke Newington Management Team
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 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
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
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
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
Nursery Manager at Church St
Nikol relocated from the Czech Republic to London a decade ago, possessing fluency in Czech, English, and French. With a 12-year background in early years, she is currently pursuing a BA Hons in Childhood and Youth Studies. Outside of the nursery, Nikol enjoys cooking and exploring different cultures.
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
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 £119.50 per standard day
3 years+ £109.50 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.
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 24/04/2024
Standard plans
3 days
£1,523.63
4 days
£1,929.93*
Full time
£2,348.92*
Standard plans
3 days
£1,523.63
4 days
£1,929.93*
Full time
£2,348.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2024)
3 days
£955.82
4 days
£1,390.51*
Full time
£1,823.70*
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
£1,523.63
4 days
£1,929.93*
Full time
£2,348.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
3 days
£1,028.07
4 days
£1,459.15*
Full time
£1,890.53*
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
£1,396.13
4 days
£1,768.43*
Full time
£2,152.36*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
3 days
£1,096.31
4 days
£1,483.60*
Full time
£1,875.03*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
3 days
£796.75
4 days
£1,199.02*
Full time
£1,597.94*
*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 24/04/2024
3-8 months
Standard plans
3 days
£1,523.63
4 days
£1,929.93*
Full time
£2,348.92*
9-23 months
Standard plans
3 days
£1,523.63
4 days
£1,929.93*
Full time
£2,348.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2024)
3 days
£955.82
4 days
£1,390.51*
Full time
£1,823.70*
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
£1,523.63
4 days
£1,929.93*
Full time
£2,348.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
3 days
£1,028.07
4 days
£1,459.15*
Full time
£1,890.53*
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
3 years+
Standard plans
3 days
£1,396.13
4 days
£1,768.43*
Full time
£2,152.36*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
3 days
£1,096.31
4 days
£1,483.60*
Full time
£1,875.03*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
3 days
£796.75
4 days
£1,199.02*
Full time
£1,597.94*
*Multi-day discount applied