# Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 46 Allington Road, Hendon, London, NW4 3DE, in Hendon, Barnet. It is registered for 73 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286575 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 46 Allington Road, Hendon, London, NW4 3DE - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 73 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3906 6559 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY286575 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 15 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | | Achievement | Needs attention | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286575 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY286575). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286575) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286575) - Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286575) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1210985) ## Fees 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: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 46 Allington Road, Hendon, London, NW4 3DE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.582105,-0.228187 - Station: Hendon Central, 0.1 miles, step-free access - Station: Hendon, 0.5 miles - Station: Brent Cross, 0.7 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Hendon Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Sturgess Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Malcolm Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Grove Park, 0.5 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Barnet Hill Academy | Primary | 4–11 | | | 0.4 miles | | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Parkfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Beis Soroh Schneirer | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Hasmonean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Ateres Beis Yaakov | | 5–11 | | | 0.6 miles | | Independent Jewish Day School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Saracens Bell Lane | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-nursery-schools-limited-2577021) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [West Hendon Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-hendon-pre-school-147646) | Good | | 08:50–14:50 | 0.4 miles | | [TLC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tlc-ey559937) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Happy Tots R Us Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-r-us-ltd-2797069) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Ateres Beis Yaakov](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ateres-beis-yaakov-2548864) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Happy Journeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-journeys-day-nursery-2526043) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 15 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool. ### Who runs Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool? Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### Does Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space? Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool? Hendon Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 020 3906 6559 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY286575) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Hendon+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJybwdR9wQdkgRm0hdLa1Pyl0) - 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.