# Barnhill Preschool Playgroup Barnhill Preschool Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Poplar Grove Centre, Poplar Grove, WEMBLEY, HA9 9DB, in Neasden, Brent. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:15–13:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnhill-preschool-playgroup-137762 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Poplar Grove Centre, Poplar Grove, WEMBLEY, HA9 9DB - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 09:15–13:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07982 044311 - Website: http://barnhillpreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 137762 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 March 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/16/137762 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 137762). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137762) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137762) - 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/16/137762) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/532443) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 09:15–13:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Poplar Grove Centre, Poplar Grove, WEMBLEY, HA9 9DB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.563400,-0.262937 - Station: Wembley Park, 0.7 miles, step-free access - Station: Neasden, 0.8 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Quainton Street Open Space, under 0.1 miles - Park: Chalkhill Park, 0.4 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 Brent there are about 3.8 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names an inclusive setting and cooking activities. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum.html) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, offers local outings and trips, and provides all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/about.html) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum.html) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/about.html) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/meet-our-lovely-staff.html) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/about.html) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/about.html) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/our-aims.html) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/promoting-british-values.html) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.barnhillpreschool.co.uk/having-fun.html) ### Getting a place To apply, contact the playgroup to book a visit at a time that suits you, and you can pop in to see the playgroup in action before joining. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Chalkhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Wykeham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Lycee International de Londres | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Phoenix Arch School | | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Ark Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Northview Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Willow Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-childrens-centre-ey335023) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [St Nicholas Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-nursery-ey483622) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [St. Andrews Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-nursery-137842) | Good | | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Aisha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-nursery-2881667) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Neasden Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/neasden-montessori-school-2741954) | | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Canopy Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-childrens-nursery-2647653) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup offer 15 funded hours? Yes. Barnhill Preschool Playgroup offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Barnhill Preschool Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Barnhill Preschool Playgroup offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Barnhill Preschool Playgroup's opening hours? Barnhill Preschool Playgroup opens 09:15–13:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Barnhill Preschool Playgroup open all year? No. Barnhill Preschool Playgroup is open term time only. ### What ages does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup take? Barnhill Preschool Playgroup takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is Barnhill Preschool Playgroup's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Barnhill Preschool Playgroup Good at its inspection on 7 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Barnhill Preschool Playgroup take? Barnhill Preschool Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### What approach does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup follow? Barnhill Preschool Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup have outdoor space? Barnhill Preschool Playgroup lists: Own garden, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Barnhill Preschool Playgroup support children with SEND? Barnhill Preschool Playgroup lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Barnhill Preschool Playgroup? Wembley Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Barnhill Preschool Playgroup? You can call 07982 044311 and visit barnhillpreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137762) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (barnhillpreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://barnhillpreschool.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%E2%80%8BBarnhill+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJxxvwl3MRdkgRh3-MIKPOPuY) - 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.