Islington Council nursery fees
How nursery fees are calculated and applying for financial help.
We pay for a portion (subsidy) of childcare for children that are six months and older in all our children’s and early years centres, and some voluntary sector community nurseries. This helps parents and carers in work or studying get local, affordable, high-quality childcare.
Costs based on household income
Your costs are on a 'sliding scale' based on household income. We ask for evidence of your income so that we know which charging band to put you in.
Parents who live in Islington and non-residents can also apply for non-subsidised or ‘marketed’ places, but Islington residents get first choice.
For full details of charges, including all the income bands, read the early years charging policy.
Read the charging policy (PDF).
You can also read more about getting support for childcare costs.
Early education and childcare: 15 and 30 hours
Some 2-year-olds receiving additional government support can get 15 hours free early learning each week, during term time. Get free early learning and childcare for 2-year-olds.
All 3 and 4-year-olds can get 15 hours free during term time. Families eligible for working parent entitlements, can get 30 hours during term-time for children from the term after the child turns 9 months to 4 years.
Get more information about applying for early education and childcare. You can also visit the Best Start in Life website for more information.
