Full-day nursery in Staples Corner, Barnet
Abracadabra Preschool Nursery
Caretakers House, Whitefield School, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2019Reference 2542825Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 13 September 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places25 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 12 November 2019Food 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
Caretakers House, Whitefield School, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR · More nurseries in NW2
Stations
- Brent Cross9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Brent Cross West11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Hendon CentralStep-free access19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including Mapledown School, Claremont Way and Claremont Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Exploratory Park Brent Cross3 min walk
- Clitterhouse Playing Fields3 min walk
- Claremont Park4 min walk
- Hendon Park9 min walk
- Sturgess Park10 min walk
- Playground3 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 Nursery is a full-day nursery at Caretakers House, Whitefield School, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR, in Staples Corner, Barnet. It is registered for 25 children. It opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 19 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 uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its 2022 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support, support for children learning English, an inclusive setting and cooking activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch and healthy snacks are provided.
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists an own garden, an outdoor classroom and a growing / allotment area.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling-in is tailored to each child and family, and staff use the period to discuss the child's home routine, likes and dislikes, and nursery policies, and parents can ask questions. Care is organised through a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: 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
Safety
Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2022.
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says applications require a completed nursery registration form and signed Terms & Conditions, along with proof of the child's date of birth, proof of parent's address, the red book, photos of people collecting the child, and payment of registration fees as directed by staff. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abracadabra Preschool NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–16:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Andi's NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| TuffkidFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–12:45 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Claremont Community Pre-schoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Playdayz NurserySessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Happy Tots R Us LtdSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Little Fellows Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Staples Corner2
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in NW215
- Nurseries near Brent Cross station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Peninim ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Wessex Gardens Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.4 miles
- Menorah Primary School for Girls Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.5 miles
- Menorah Primary School for Boys Primaryages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Claremont Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2024 0.5 miles
- Parkfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 2024 0.6 miles
- Torah Vodaas ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- Hasmonean Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.6 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 Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Abracadabra Preschool Nursery 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 Nursery's opening hours?
Abracadabra Preschool Nursery opens 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Abracadabra Preschool Nursery open all year?
No. Abracadabra Preschool Nursery is open term time only.
What is Abracadabra Preschool Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Abracadabra Preschool Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Abracadabra Preschool Nursery take?
Abracadabra Preschool Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Abracadabra Preschool Nursery?
Meals are not included in the fees at Abracadabra Preschool Nursery.
What approach does Abracadabra Preschool Nursery follow?
Abracadabra Preschool Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Abracadabra Preschool Nursery have outdoor space?
Abracadabra Preschool Nursery lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Growing / allotment area.
Does Abracadabra Preschool Nursery support children with SEND?
Abracadabra Preschool Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Abracadabra Preschool Nursery?
Brent Cross is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Abracadabra Preschool Nursery?
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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- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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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.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2542825 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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