Nurseries in Crouch End
Crouch End sits in the N8 postcode district, which holds 31 early-years settings in our data: 25 day nurseries and 6 school nursery classes. Recorded places: 1,429.
For nurseries in Crouch End, new Ofsted report cards: 11, with 1 strong or exceptional in four or more areas. Graded under the previous framework: Outstanding 3 and Good 8. Not yet inspected: 3.
Settings by nearest station: Hornsey 18, Crouch Hill 4, Turnpike Lane 3 and Highgate 3. Settings with Montessori in the name: 1. The stations listed for the area are Hornsey, Harringay, Crouch Hill and Turnpike Lane. Use the Haringey highest-rated list to compare inspection results, and the borough fees page for prices.
Crouch End in numbers
31
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 25
- School nursery classes
- 6
- Registered places
- 1,429
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 11
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- 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
- 3
- Good
- 8
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 3
Every setting in Crouch End
31 of 31 settings in Crouch End
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Crouch End Fields Day Nursery and Preschool | N8 | 88 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Highgate 1.1 km820 m from centre |
| Brown Bears NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Brown Bears Nursery | N8 | 40 places | Good | Harringay Green Lanes 700 m1.4 km from centre |
| Busy BunniesDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bunnies | N8 | 22 places | Good | Hornsey 300 m920 m from centre |
| Campsbourne Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Campsbourne Infant School | N8 | — | School inspection | Hornsey 850 m840 m from centre |
| Coleridge Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Coleridge Primary School | N8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Crouch Hill 870 m860 m from centre |
| Creative Explorers - HornseyDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Explorers - Hornsey | N8 | 45 places | Expected standard in all 1 areas | Hornsey 120 m630 m from centre |
| Creative Explorers Nursery - Crouch EndDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Explorers Nursery - Crouch End | N8 | 35 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Hornsey 410 m270 m from centre |
| Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - HarringayDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Harringay | N8 | 84 places | Not yet inspected | Hornsey 140 m810 m from centre |
| Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey BranchDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Explorers Nursery & Preschool - Hornsey Branch | N8 | 62 places | Strong in 3 of 6 areas | Hornsey 430 m720 m from centre |
| Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch EndDay nurseryOfsted report for Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End | N8 | 44 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Hornsey 500 m210 m from centre |
| Crouch End Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Crouch End Nursery and Preschool | N8 | 79 places | Good | Crouch Hill 660 m790 m from centre |
| Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - Noel ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - Noel Park | N8 | 56 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Hornsey 400 m1.0 km from centre |
| Keiki DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for Keiki Daycare | N8 | 76 places | Good | Hornsey 420 m260 m from centre |
| Kido Crouch EndDay nurseryOfsted report for Kido Crouch End | N8 | 100 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Hornsey 0.9 km320 m from centre |
| Little CricketsDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Crickets | N8 | 77 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Highgate 1.2 km920 m from centre |
| Little Skippers NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Skippers Nursery | N8 | 104 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Turnpike Lane 460 m1.2 km from centre |
| Little Tree Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Little Tree Montessori Nursery | N8 | 31 places | Good | Harringay 850 m440 m from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch EndDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End | N8 | 96 places | Not yet inspected | Hornsey 540 m370 m from centre |
| MTO NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for MTO Nursery | N8 | 48 places | Good | Crouch Hill 1.0 km630 m from centre |
| North Harringay Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for North Harringay Primary School | N8 | — | School inspection | Hornsey 380 m1.0 km from centre |
| Orange Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Orange Day Nursery | N8 | 78 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Turnpike Lane 190 m1.3 km from centre |
| Planet Tiny BabiesDay nurseryOfsted report for Planet Tiny Babies | N8 | 11 places | Good | Hornsey 800 m530 m from centre |
| Planet Tiny PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Planet Tiny Preschool | N8 | 30 places | Outstanding | Hornsey 1.4 km1.0 km from centre |
| Planet Tiny ToddlersDay nurseryOfsted report for Planet Tiny Toddlers | N8 | 20 places | Outstanding | Highgate 1.4 km1.0 km from centre |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rokesly Infant & Nursery School | N8 | — | School inspection | Hornsey 630 m50 m from centre |
| St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary's CofE Primary School | N8 | — | Early years: Good | Hornsey 690 m540 m from centre |
| StarshineDay nurseryOfsted report for Starshine | N8 | 28 places | Good | Crouch Hill 940 m920 m from centre |
| StonecroftDay nurseryOfsted report for Stonecroft | N8 | 65 places | Outstanding | Hornsey 1.4 km1.0 km from centre |
| Sunshine Sprinkles NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Sunshine Sprinkles Nursery | N8 | 72 places | Not yet inspected | Turnpike Lane 720 m1.4 km from centre |
| We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery Ltd | N8 | 38 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Hornsey 300 m380 m from centre |
| Weston Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Weston Park Primary School | N8 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Harringay 610 m570 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- N8 31 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsey | National Rail | 17 |
| Turnpike Lane | Underground | 8 |
| Harringay | National Rail | 3 |
| Crouch Hill | Overground | 1 |
Nearby areas
- Finsbury Park
- Highgate
- Muswell Hill
- Wood Green
- Holloway
Nurseries in Crouch End: questions
Roughly how many nurseries serve Crouch End?
Our data shows 31 settings in N8, split into 25 day nurseries and 6 school nursery classes. They record 1,429 places.
What are the Ofsted ratings for Crouch End nurseries?
New report cards: 11, with 1 strong or exceptional in four or more of six areas. On the previous scale, Outstanding 3 and Good 8; not yet inspected: 3. Always open the linked Ofsted report for the date and detail.
Which station is nearest to Crouch End nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: Hornsey 18, Crouch Hill 4, Turnpike Lane 3, Highgate 3, Harringay 2 and Harringay Green Lanes 1.
Does Crouch End have a Montessori nursery?
Settings with Montessori in the name: 1. We take this from the name only, so ask what the nursery does day to day.
Who do I contact in Haringey about free childcare?
The council says its early education team handles childcare questions: 020 8489 1000 or earlyeducation@haringey.gov.uk. Its old family information directory is no longer available. The Haringey funding page has the application routes.