From
£148/day
The Gower School
18 North Road, Islington, London, Greater London, N7 9EY
0.6 miles · ~3 min drive
Montessori Capacity 144 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Forest School
Operating terms
All year round
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Max capacity
70 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Willow Children's Centre
Willow Children's Centre, at Holbrooke Court (N7 0BF) is run by the London Borough of Islington and rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Its 70 places are for babies of 6 months up to 5 year olds. The forest school approach brings plenty of outdoor learning and trips out, and SEND support is available. 15 and 30 funded hours are accepted. It's open 8am to 6pm through the year.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support Forest school Field trips Extracurricular activities
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£98/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
- FoodEnquire
- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularIncluded
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Outstanding
Overall
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Previous inspection
Outstanding
Location
London, N7 0BF
Willow Children's Centre, 1a Holbrooke Court, off Tufnell Park Road, Islington, London, Greater London, N7 0BF
Get directionsFrequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Willow Children's Centre is located at Willow Children's Centre, 1a Holbrooke Court, off Tufnell Park Road, Islington, London, Greater London, N7 0BF.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Willow Children's Centre accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Willow Children's Centre accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Willow Children's Centre is usually open from 08:00 to 18:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Willow Children's Centre directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Willow Children's Centre directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
What will Willow Children's Centre cost me?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £98 a day for 10 hours. Willow Children's Centre hasn't listed a price yet, so this is the area average
You'd pay about
£1,192a month
£14,308 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £2,123
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£931
- You pay
- £1,192
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £196/wk 14 weeks full fee: £490/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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