# Alban Preschool

Alban Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church, St. Albans Road, Barnet, EN5 4LA, in Hadley, Barnet. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alban-preschool-2884057  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church, St. Albans Road, Barnet, EN5 4LA
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 45
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07940 299284
- Website: http://albanpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2884057

## 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 April 2026 (Reference 2884057). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884057)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884057)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884057)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £31.50 | £12 |
| 3 and over | £31.50 | £12 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1.25 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.25 (full day)
- Deposit: £200

Source: nursery website (http://albanpreschool.co.uk/fees.html), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church, St. Albans Road, Barnet, EN5 4LA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.658763,-0.204723

- Station: High Barnet, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hadley Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: King George's Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Byng Road Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ravenscroft Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Old Courthouse Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery offers SEND support and is an inclusive setting.

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the nursery is nut-free and provides healthy snacks.

- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/faq.html)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/fees.html)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/documents/forms/Child_Application_Form.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in involves three play visits before the start date: the first lasts 1 hour with a parent staying throughout, and the second and third usually last about 2 hours. The start date is agreed together. Its website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/faq.html)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/admissions.html)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/faq.html)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/admissions.html)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/fees.html)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://albanpreschool.co.uk/onewebmedia/Policies/2025/PDF/09.01_Waiting_list_and_admissions_July_2025_2545020.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/faq.html)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/faq.html)
- Parking (source: nursery website, http://albanpreschool.co.uk/admissions.html)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants should contact the nursery to arrange a visit, then return the application form with the child's original birth certificate and pay a £200 holding deposit to secure the place. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foulds School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Windmill School |  | 5–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Catherine's RC School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Underhill School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Whitings Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Learners Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-learners-montessori-school-ey563629) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Foulds Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foulds-pre-school-ltd-2888759) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Hyde Nursery Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hyde-nursery-barnet-2687769) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-barnet-160975) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Barnet Hospital Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnet-hospital-nursery-ey482401) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-choice-mays-lane-ey491689) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Alban Preschool cost?

Alban Preschool publishes these fees: half day £31.50 for 2-year-olds, per hour £12 for 2-year-olds, half day £31.50 for 3 and over and per hour £12 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Alban Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Alban Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.25 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Alban Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Alban Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Alban Preschool's opening hours?

Alban Preschool opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Alban Preschool open all year?

No. Alban Preschool is open term time only.

### What ages does Alban Preschool take?

Alban Preschool takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### How many children can Alban Preschool take?

Alban Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Alban Preschool?

Meals are not included in the fees at Alban Preschool.

### Does Alban Preschool accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Alban Preschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Alban Preschool?

Yes. Alban Preschool lists a deposit of £200.

### Does Alban Preschool have outdoor space?

Alban Preschool lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### Does Alban Preschool support children with SEND?

Alban Preschool lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Alban Preschool?

High Barnet is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alban Preschool?

You can call 07940 299284 and visit albanpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884057)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (albanpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://albanpreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alban+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ3fXMm8IXdkgR0Z9ZipxdBJE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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