Hillside Children's Centre Nursery
Day nursery in London, N16. Part of the Hackney council area.
1 Leatherhead Close, Holmleigh Road Estate, London, N16 5QRWhat Ofsted found
Needs attention in 6 of 6 Inspected 10 February 2026
| Area | Grade | What the grade means |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention | Not yet at the expected standard; the nursery has to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | Not yet at the expected standard; the nursery has to improve this. |
| Achievement | Needs attention | Not yet at the expected standard; the nursery has to improve this. |
| Behaviour, attitudes and routines | Needs attention | Not yet at the expected standard; the nursery has to improve this. |
| Children’s welfare and well-being | Needs attention | Not yet at the expected standard; the nursery has to improve this. |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Not yet at the expected standard; the nursery has to improve this. |
| Safeguarding | Met | Ofsted found the nursery keeps children safe in the ways the law requires. |
What a place could cost
Hillside Children's Centre Nursery sets its own prices. These are the averages for day nurseries in Inner London, for 50 hours a week in term time once the 30 funded hours are taken off.
| Child's age | You pay a week | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| From 9 months to 2 | £185 | £586 |
| 2 years old | £181 | £572 |
| 3 to 4 years old | £179 | £567 |
A month here is 38 term-time weeks spread over 12 months. Work out your own hours or check your free hours.
Hillside Children's Centre Nursery against London
| Hillside Children's Centre Nursery | London average | |
|---|---|---|
| Places | 41 | 55 |
| Ofsted outcome | Needs attention in 6 of 6 | 77% rated Good or better |
Other nurseries close by
- N Family Club Outstanding, 79 places, N16 0EP
- Little Londoners Day Nursery Outstanding, 20 places, N16 7ED
- Tam's House Outstanding, 18 places, N16 0AJ
Hillside Children's Centre Nursery is run by London Borough of Hackney, which has 7 nurseries in England and 2 rated Outstanding.
Questions parents ask about Hillside Children's Centre Nursery
- What Ofsted grade does Hillside Children's Centre Nursery have?
- Hillside Children's Centre Nursery has one of Ofsted's new report cards, from its inspection on 10 February 2026. Its most common grade is needs attention in 6 of 6 areas, and safeguarding was met.
- How many children can Hillside Children's Centre Nursery take?
- Ofsted registers Hillside Children's Centre Nursery for 41 places at any one time. The average day nursery in London has 55.
- How much does Hillside Children's Centre Nursery cost?
- Hillside Children's Centre Nursery sets its own fees, so ask it for a price list. As a guide, the average nursery in Inner London charges £238 a week for 25 hours for a child under 2, before any free hours.
- Does Hillside Children's Centre Nursery offer 30 hours free childcare?
- Any nursery on the Ofsted Early Years Register can offer the funded hours, but each one chooses how many funded places it has and what it charges for meals and extras. Ask Hillside Children's Centre Nursery how it offers them.
- When was Hillside Children's Centre Nursery last inspected?
- Ofsted last inspected Hillside Children's Centre Nursery on 10 February 2026. The full report is on the Ofsted website.
- Is Hillside Children's Centre Nursery part of a nursery group?
- Yes. Hillside Children's Centre Nursery is one of 7 day nurseries in England run by London Borough of Hackney.
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.