Sessional pre-school in Mill Hill, Barnet
Abracadabra Preschool Ltd
Mill Hill East Church, Salcombe Gardens, London, NW7 2NT · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.9 on Google (14 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since April 2024Reference 2787694Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places28 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 24 January 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Charge on funded hours
- £5 per week
- Charge on funded hours
- £10 per week
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees and ages: 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
- 08:30–16:00
- Weeks open
- Term time only
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
Mill Hill East Church, Salcombe Gardens, London, NW7 2NT · More nurseries in NW7
Stations
- Mill Hill East13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including Salcombe Gardens, Bittacy Rise and Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre.
Parks and playgrounds
- Chase Lodge Playing Field6 min walk
- Arrandene Open Space7 min walk
- Bittacy Hill Park7 min walk
- Copthall Playing Fields10 min walk
- Playground8 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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Abracadabra Preschool Ltd is a sessional pre-school at Mill Hill East Church, Salcombe Gardens, London, NW7 2NT, in Mill Hill, Barnet. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 14 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 follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its website names SEND support, support for children learning English and an inclusive setting, and lists dance and movement and cooking activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Parents provide a packed lunch, and healthy snacks are provided, according to its website.
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Settling-in is tailored to each child and parents, according to its website. Staff discuss the child's home routine, likes and dislikes, and nursery policies with parents during the settling-in period, and the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, parents complete the nursery registration form and sign the Terms & Conditions, then provide the child's date of birth proof, parent's address proof and red book, supply photos of people collecting the child, and pay the registration fee as directed by staff, according to its website. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abracadabra Preschool LtdThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–16:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Helena's NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.7 miles |
| Smile & Shine NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.8 miles |
| Bright Little Stars NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.9 miles |
| Acorn BabiesSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.9 miles |
| Belmont Farm NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | 3 mo–5 yrs | 1.0 miles |
| Mini Bees Childcare MBEFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 1.0 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in NW710
- Nurseries near Mill Hill Broadway station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Dollis Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.1 miles
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.6 miles
- Millbrook Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2022 0.7 miles
- Mill Hill Schools ages 3–19has a nursery class 0.8 miles
- Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School Primaryages 3–11Ofsted: Goodinspected February 2024 0.8 miles
- Goodwyn School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.9 miles
- St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected December 2023 0.9 miles
- Frith Manor Primary School Primaryages 1–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 1.0 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 Abracadabra Preschool Ltd offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Abracadabra Preschool Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
What are Abracadabra Preschool Ltd's opening hours?
Abracadabra Preschool Ltd opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Abracadabra Preschool Ltd open all year?
No. Abracadabra Preschool Ltd is open term time only.
How many children can Abracadabra Preschool Ltd take?
Abracadabra Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Abracadabra Preschool Ltd?
Meals are not included in the fees at Abracadabra Preschool Ltd.
What approach does Abracadabra Preschool Ltd follow?
Abracadabra Preschool Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Abracadabra Preschool Ltd support children with SEND?
Abracadabra Preschool Ltd lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Abracadabra Preschool Ltd?
Mill Hill East is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Abracadabra Preschool Ltd?
You can call 07796 960990 and visit www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- 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 2787694 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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