# Bookie's Babes

Bookie's Babes is a full-day nursery at Edgware And District Reform Synagogue, Stonegrove, Edgware, HA8 8AB, in Edgware, Barnet. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:45–17:30, Mon–Thu; 07:45–14:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bookies-babes-ey486862  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Edgware And District Reform Synagogue, Stonegrove, Edgware, HA8 8AB
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 07:45–17:30, Mon–Thu; 07:45–14:00, Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07551 929790
- Website: http://www.bookiesbabes.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY486862

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 March 2023, 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/EY486862

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 30 March 2023:

- Does well: "Leadership and management are strong at this nursery."
- Does well: "Staff gather information about each child when they start at the nursery."
- Does well: "Transitions between rooms in the setting are individually arranged for each child, based on their stage of development."
- Should do better: "improve staff interaction with children to model the use of language, extend vocabulary and support their communication and language skills."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486862

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2015 (Reference EY486862). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486862)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486862)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486862)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months.

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 Thursday: 07:45–17:30
- Friday: 07:45–14:00
- Ages: from 3 months

## Getting there

Address: Edgware And District Reform Synagogue, Stonegrove, Edgware, HA8 8AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.618989,-0.288884

- Station: Edgware, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- Station: Stanmore, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canons Park, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stonegrove Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Edgwarebury Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Canons Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/thebutterflyroom)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/qualitycare-education)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/inclusiveactivities)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/food-nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/food-nutrition)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/food-nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/funding)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/food-nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/thebutterflyroom)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/thecaterpillarroom)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/about)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/about)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/contactus)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/_files/ugd/18e364_9453ae843afd4e638db515ec0a7e216e.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/thebutterflyroom)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/contactus)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/sensoryroom)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/funding)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.bookiesbabes.com/qualitycare-education)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy | All-through | 4–19 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Aylward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| North London Collegiate School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Tashbar of Edgware |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holland House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beit Shvidler Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Edgware Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nagila Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nagila-pre-school-ey555436) | Good |  | 07:45–17:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten @ Edgware](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-edgware-ey499572) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Leaders Stonegrove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-stonegrove-ey562191) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Smart Learning Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-learning-nursery-ey474090) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Super Camps- North London Collegiate School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/super-camps-north-london-collegiate-school-2785579) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey293529) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Bookie's Babes offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bookie's Babes offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Bookie's Babes's opening hours?

Bookie's Babes opens 07:45–17:30, Mon–Thu; 07:45–14:00, Fri.

### What ages does Bookie's Babes take?

Bookie's Babes takes children aged from 3 months.

### What is Bookie's Babes's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bookie's Babes Good at its inspection on 30 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bookie's Babes take?

Bookie's Babes is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bookie's Babes?

Meals are not included in the fees at Bookie's Babes.

### Does Bookie's Babes accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Bookie's Babes accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Bookie's Babes follow?

Bookie's Babes's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Early phonics.

### Does Bookie's Babes have outdoor space?

Bookie's Babes lists: Own garden.

### Does Bookie's Babes support children with SEND?

Bookie's Babes lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Bookie's Babes?

Stanmore is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bookie's Babes?

You can call 07551 929790 and visit www.bookiesbabes.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486862)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bookiesbabes.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.bookiesbabes.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bookie%27s+Babes&query_place_id=ChIJUVMTTB8UdkgRnzoNCjYy_M8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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