Full-day nursery in Friern Barnet, Barnet
Abi Nursery
68 Pembroke Road, London, N10 2HT · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.6 on Google (11 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
- Deposit
- £250
Funded hours: From 9 months
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
68 Pembroke Road, London, N10 2HT · More nurseries in N10
Stations
- New Southgate18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Bounds Green23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
4 bus stops within 400 m, including Hampden Road, Pembroke Road / St Peters Church and Cromwell Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Hollickwood Park5 min walk
- Halliwick Recreation Ground7 min walk
- Friern Bridge Open Space8 min walk
- Muswell Hill Playing Fields11 min walk
- St Pancras and Islington Cemetery11 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Barnet there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Abi Nursery is a full-day nursery at 68 Pembroke Road, London, N10 2HT, in Friern Barnet, Barnet. It is registered for 84 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. It names SEND support, support for children learning English and an inclusive setting, and lists children's yoga, language classes and drama as activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
According to its website, the nursery cooks meals on site and offers a vegetarian menu, with an allergy-aware kitchen. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
The nursery's website says it has its own garden, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom and a growing or allotment area.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says every new child gets a full settling-in period tailored to their individual needs, and it also mentions flexible settling-in.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- DramaSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list, and its website says you can book a visit or join the waitlist for free. When a place is offered, a £250 refundable deposit must be paid within 3 working days, along with a registration form and signed terms and conditions. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abi NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| The Playhouse NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Kidz Kabin Pembroke StudiosFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle Muswell HillFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Rosemount NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Rainbow Hill House Childcare LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Friern Barnet6
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in N1017
- Nurseries near New Southgate station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hollickwood Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 under 0.1 miles
- Coppetts Wood Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.3 miles
- Rhodes Avenue Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.5 miles
- St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.6 miles
- Coldfall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected April 2025 0.7 miles
- Norfolk House School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- Eden Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.7 miles
- Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected June 2024 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Abi Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Abi Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Abi Nursery's opening hours?
Abi Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Abi Nursery open all year?
Yes, Abi Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Abi Nursery take?
Abi Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.
How many children can Abi Nursery take?
Abi Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.
Does Abi Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Abi Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Abi Nursery?
Yes. Abi Nursery lists a deposit of £250.
What approach does Abi Nursery follow?
Abi Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.
Does Abi Nursery have outdoor space?
Abi Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Growing / allotment area.
Does Abi Nursery support children with SEND?
Abi Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Abi Nursery?
New Southgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Abi Nursery?
You can call 020 3015 0208 and visit www.abinursery.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Barnet
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in BarnetFees by age in Barnet
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abinursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2852460 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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