Nurseries in Hackney Central
Hackney Central takes in postcode districts E8 and E9, which means Dalston, Homerton and Hackney Wick as well. Our records include 42 early-years settings here with 1,383 places: 21 day nurseries, 16 school nursery classes, 4 pre-schools and 1 maintained nursery schools. Settings using Montessori in the name: 1; using bilingual wording: 1.
Settings with a new Ofsted report card: 0. On the previous framework, Outstanding 4 and Good 13, and settings listed as not yet inspected number 8, so check the Ofsted page of any setting you like. Read the Hackney highest-rated list to see how Outstanding grades are ranked.
The area's station list names Hackney Central, London Fields, Hackney Downs, Homerton, Cambridge Heath and Dalston Junction. Counted by nearest station: London Fields (13 settings), Homerton (10), Dalston Kingsland (5) and Hackney Downs (4).
When you have a shortlist, compare costs on the Hackney fees page. Next door are Clapton and Stoke Newington.
Hackney Central in numbers
42
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 21
- School nursery classes
- 16
- Pre-schools
- 4
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,383
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 0
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 4
- Good
- 13
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 8
Every setting in Hackney Central
42 of 42 settings in Hackney Central
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha NurseriesDay nurseryOfsted report for Alpha Nurseries | E9 | 57 places | Good | Hackney Central 490 m150 m from centre |
| Alpha Nursery & ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Alpha Nursery & Childcare | E8 | 40 places | Not yet inspected | Hackney Downs 80 m780 m from centre |
| Angels On The ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Angels On The Park | E9 | 72 places | Good | London Fields 330 m520 m from centre |
| Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub Nursery | E8 | 78 places | Outstanding | London Fields 320 m710 m from centre |
| Berger Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Berger Primary School | E9 | — | School inspection | Homerton 150 m670 m from centre |
| Bloomers Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Bloomers Day Nursery | E9 | 80 places | Good | Homerton 190 m720 m from centre |
| Bright Kids Hackney LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Kids Hackney Ltd | E9 | 94 places | Good | Homerton 390 m1.2 km from centre |
| Chatter Bees Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Chatter Bees Day Nursery | E8 | 27 places | Good | Hackney Downs 630 m1.3 km from centre |
| Cherish ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Cherish Childcare | E8 | 50 places | Not yet inspected | Dalston Kingsland 460 m1.2 km from centre |
| First Day Nursery (Hackney)Day nurseryOfsted report for First Day Nursery (Hackney) | E8 | 88 places | Not yet inspected | London Fields 460 m780 m from centre |
| Gainsborough Pre SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Gainsborough Pre School | E9 | 20 places | Good | Hackney Wick 320 m2.0 km from centre |
| Gainsborough Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gainsborough Primary School | E9 | — | Early years: Good | Hackney Wick 320 m2.0 km from centre |
| Gayhurst Community SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gayhurst Community School | E8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | London Fields 360 m620 m from centre |
| German Kindergarten London FieldsDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for German Kindergarten London Fields | E8 | 18 places | Outstanding | London Fields 380 m600 m from centre |
| Grace Montessori SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Grace Montessori School | E8 | 55 places | Not yet inspected | London Fields 590 m1.0 km from centre |
| Halley House SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Halley House School | E8 | — | Early years: Good | Dalston Kingsland 460 m1.7 km from centre |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Holy Trinity C Of E Primary Preschool | E8 | 25 places | Good | Dalston Junction 90 m1.4 km from centre |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | E8 | — | Early years: Good | Dalston Junction 90 m1.4 km from centre |
| Ickburgh SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ickburgh School | E9 | — | School inspection | Homerton 450 m1.2 km from centre |
| Independent Place Nursery Children-First.InfoDay nurseryOfsted report for Independent Place Nursery Children-First.Info | E8 | 49 places | Outstanding | Dalston Kingsland 510 m1.3 km from centre |
| Kingsmead Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kingsmead Primary School | E9 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Homerton 940 m1.7 km from centre |
| Lauriston SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Lauriston School | E9 | — | Early years: Good | London Fields 890 m920 m from centre |
| LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for LEYF London Fields Nursery & Pre-School | E8 | 72 places | Good | Haggerston 660 m1.1 km from centre |
| Little Gems Nursery (Homerton)Pre-schoolOfsted report for Little Gems Nursery (Homerton) | E9 | 36 places | Not yet inspected | Homerton 110 m750 m from centre |
| London Fields Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for London Fields Primary School | E8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | London Fields 400 m790 m from centre |
| Mapledene Childrens CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Mapledene Childrens Centre | E8 | 60 places | Outstanding | Haggerston 460 m1.2 km from centre |
| Mini Bees ChildcareDay nurseryOfsted report for Mini Bees Childcare | E8 | 135 places | Good | London Fields 140 m520 m from centre |
| Morningside PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Morningside Preschool | E9 | 3 places | Not yet inspected | Hackney Central 460 m380 m from centre |
| Morningside Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Morningside Primary School | E9 | — | School inspection | Hackney Central 460 m380 m from centre |
| Mossbourne Parkside AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Mossbourne Parkside Academy | E8 | — | Early years: expected | Hackney Downs 120 m800 m from centre |
| N Family ClubDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club | E8 | 60 places | Good | London Fields 300 m630 m from centre |
| Nursery Of Happy StoriesDay nurseryOfsted report for Nursery Of Happy Stories | E9 | 50 places | Not yet inspected | Homerton 410 m470 m from centre |
| Orchard Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Orchard Primary School | E9 | — | Early years: strong | London Fields 600 m480 m from centre |
| Pembury Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Pembury Pre-School | E8 | 42 places | Good | Hackney Downs 220 m730 m from centre |
| Shacklewell Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Shacklewell Primary School | E8 | — | School inspection | Dalston Kingsland 600 m1.6 km from centre |
| St John and St James CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John and St James CofE Primary School | E9 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Homerton 480 m540 m from centre |
| St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | E9 | — | Early years: Good | London Fields 540 m500 m from centre |
| St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School | E8 | — | School inspection | London Fields 600 m1.0 km from centre |
| The Art ImaginariumPre-schoolOfsted report for The Art Imaginarium | E8 | 25 places | Not yet inspected | Dalston Junction 90 m1.4 km from centre |
| The Bath House Children's Community CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for The Bath House Children's Community Centre | E8 | 77 places | Good | Dalston Kingsland 490 m1.5 km from centre |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre | E9 | — | School inspection | Homerton 440 m870 m from centre |
| Wetherell NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Wetherell Nursery | E9 | 70 places | Good | Homerton 1.0 km1.1 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- E8 23 settings
- E9 19 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| London Fields | Overground | 16 |
| Hackney Central | Overground | 11 |
| Hackney Downs | National Rail, Overground | 11 |
| Homerton | Overground | 11 |
| Dalston Junction | Overground | 8 |
| Cambridge Heath | Overground | 5 |
Nurseries in Hackney Central: questions
How much nursery choice is there in Hackney Central and Dalston?
E8 and E9 cover 42 settings with 1,383 places, including day nurseries (21) and school nursery classes (16).
Are there Outstanding nurseries in Hackney Central?
Previous-framework grades show Outstanding 4 and Good 13. Settings with a new report card: 0; a first inspection is still to come for 8. See the Hackney highest-rated list.
Which stations are nearest to nurseries in Hackney Central?
By nearest station: London Fields 13, Homerton 10, Dalston Kingsland 5 and Hackney Downs 4.
What is the deadline for a January start in Hackney Central?
For spring term 2027, Hackney says the working-parent code is due by 31 December 2026; later claims start in April 2027. See Hackney funding.
Are there Montessori or bilingual nurseries in Hackney Central?
By name, settings using Montessori: 1; using bilingual wording: 1. Ask each about its approach on a visit.