# Abi Nursery 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abi-nursery-2852460 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 68 Pembroke Road, London, N10 2HT - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 84 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 3015 0208 - Website: https://www.abinursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2852460 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2852460). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852460) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852460) - Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852460) ## Fees - Deposit: £250 Funded hours: From 9 months. Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: 68 Pembroke Road, London, N10 2HT Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.604771,-0.145846 - Station: New Southgate, 0.7 miles - Station: Bounds Green, 0.9 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Hollickwood Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Halliwick Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Friern Bridge Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Muswell Hill Playing Fields, 0.4 miles - Park: St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. 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. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/download/10/old-policies/402/early-learning-opportunities-statement.pdf) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/curriculum) ### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/menus) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/menus) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/menus) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/menus) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/menus) ### Outdoors The nursery's website says it has its own garden, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom and a growing or allotment area. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/about-us) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/curriculum) ### 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 room (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/about-us) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/admissions) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/admissions) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/admissions) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/admissions) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/download/10/old-policies/419/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send-policy.pdf) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/download/10/old-policies/402/early-learning-opportunities-statement.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/download/10/old-policies/419/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send-policy.pdf) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/about-us) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/about-us) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/about-us) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://abinursery.co.uk/about-us) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hollickwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Coppetts Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Rhodes Avenue Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Coldfall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Norfolk House School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.7 miles | | Eden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Playhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playhouse-nursery-2684247) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Kidz Kabin Pembroke Studios](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-kabin-pembroke-studios-ey428689) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-muswell-hill-ey556444) | Good | | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Rosemount Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosemount-nursery-ey369641) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Rainbow Hill House Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-hill-house-childcare-ltd-ey494015) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Bright Horizons Chantry Hall Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chantry-hall-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey468774) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2852460) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abinursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.abinursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abi+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJI8NcvRYZdkgRE98Sl1FLAXQ) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.