# Aplomb Day Nursery Aplomb Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 169 West Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 7EB, in West Hendon, Barnet. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 47 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aplomb-day-nursery-2526244 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 169 West Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 7EB - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8109 8741 - Website: http://www.aplombdaynursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2526244 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 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/16/2526244 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2526244). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526244) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526244) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526244) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1149506) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. 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: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 169 West Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 7EB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.577353,-0.239798 - Station: Hendon, 0.2 miles - Station: Hendon Central, 0.7 miles, step-free access - Station: Brent Cross West, 0.8 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: West Hendon Playing Fields, 0.3 miles - Park: Malcolm Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 47 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired, Curiosity Approach and early phonics as its approaches. It also names cooking activities and STEM activities. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/) ### Food Its website says the nursery offers vegan options, has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast. - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/food-nutrition) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/food-nutrition) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) ### Settling in According to its website, a child first builds a natural bond with a team member during the settling-in period, and a staff member is then formally named as their key person. Babies get a personal care plan and daily diary updates. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/parent-partnership) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/funding/30-hours-funding-greenford) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/about-us) ### Safety At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/parent-partnership) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/food-nutrition) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://aplombdaynursery.com/) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Beis Soroh Schneirer | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Barnet Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | | | 0.2 miles | | Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Torah Vodaas | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Hyde School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Colindale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [West Hendon Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hendon-pre-school-147646) | Good | | 08:50–14:50 | 0.2 miles | | [Torah Vodaas Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/torah-vodaas-early-years-centre-ey471770) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Parkside View Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-view-nursery-ey429182) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286575) | Report card May 2026 | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Abracadabra Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-preschool-nursery-2542825) | Good | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Twisty Tails Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twisty-tails-nursery-ltd-ey417089) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aplomb Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Aplomb Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Aplomb Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Aplomb Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Aplomb Day Nursery's opening hours? Aplomb Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Aplomb Day Nursery take? Aplomb Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Aplomb Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Aplomb Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Aplomb Day Nursery take? Aplomb Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### What approach does Aplomb Day Nursery follow? Aplomb Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired, Curiosity Approach and Early phonics. ### Does Aplomb Day Nursery have outdoor space? Aplomb Day Nursery lists: Own garden. ### What is the nearest station to Aplomb Day Nursery? Hendon is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Aplomb Day Nursery? You can call 020 8109 8741 and visit www.aplombdaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2526244) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.aplombdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.aplombdaynursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Aplomb+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school+-+Hendon&query_place_id=ChIJ4eAsVSMRdkgR0kKg5VwM9dc) - 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.