Nurseries in Hackney provide full and part-time day-care and education for children aged birth to five years. Nurseries provide a wide range of stimulating, caring and educational experiences that encourage children's individual learning and development, using the 'Early Learning Goals' and 'Birth to Three Matters' as frameworks. The nurseries are generally open all day and throughout the year and provide an inclusive service for parents and carers who are working and studying.

Some nurseries offer support for families in need. All nurseries are registered and inspected by OFSTED.

Nurseries and Early Years Centres in Hackney are funded in different ways

• Early Years Centres: directly managed by the The Learning Trust
• Community Nurseries: funded by grants and/or commissioned by the Learning Trust
• Private Nurseries: run by individuals or companies
• Co-operatives: organised and staffed by parents

Nurseries have different ways of operating and you are advised to visit several of them to find one that suits you and your child.

For a list of all nurseries, playgroups and Children's Centres please click here .

Or contact the Children's Information Service on cis@learningtrust.co.uk ; or 020 8820 7590 or 020 8820 7583