# Abracadabra Preschool Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-preschool-nursery-2542825  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Caretakers House, Whitefield School, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR
- Opening hours: 08:30–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 25
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07796 960990
- Website: http://www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2542825

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542825

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2542825). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542825)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542825)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542825)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1206769)

## 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.

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

## Getting there

Address: Caretakers House, Whitefield School, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1TR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.573371,-0.219231

- Station: Brent Cross, 0.3 miles
- Station: Brent Cross West, 0.4 miles
- Station: Hendon Central, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Exploratory Park Brent Cross, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Clitterhouse Playing Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Claremont Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Hendon Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Sturgess Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch and healthy snacks are provided.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/brent-cross)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/brent-cross)

### Outdoors

Its website lists an own garden, an outdoor classroom and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/brent-cross)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/brent-cross)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/brent-cross)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/who-we-are)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/who-we-are)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/who-we-are)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2022.

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/brent-cross)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninim |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Menorah Primary School for Boys | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Torah Vodaas |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hasmonean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Andi's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/andis-nursery-2874980) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tuffkid](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tuffkid-ey216919) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–12:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Claremont Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-community-pre-school-ey494083) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Playdayz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdayz-nursery-2798563) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Tots R Us Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-r-us-ltd-2797069) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Fellows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fellows-day-nursery-2568538) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2542825)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.abracadabrapreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Abracadabra+Preschool+Nursery+%28Brent+Cross%29&query_place_id=ChIJ70bN-LoRdkgR8MCH81PXcEA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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