# Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool

Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 4 Shakespeare Road, LONDON, N3 1XE, in Church End, Barnet. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-finchley-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey430234  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Shakespeare Road, LONDON, N3 1XE
- Registered places: 84
- Ofsted URN: EY430234

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 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/EY430234

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2011 (Reference EY430234). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430234)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430234)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430234)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Shakespeare Road, LONDON, N3 1XE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.602986,-0.192780

- Station: Finchley Central, under 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: West Finchley, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Mill Hill East, 0.9 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church End Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stephens House & Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Park: Monkey Hill, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pardes House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Learning Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-years-nursery-ey153081) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-ey366697) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Simba's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simbas-nursery-school-2817750) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Pardes House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pardes-house-ey222672) | Good |  | 08:40–16:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-finchley-2667231) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [St. Philips Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-pre-school-ey293090) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 31 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool?

Finchley Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430234)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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