Full-day nursery in Oakleigh Park, Barnet
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
Grange View Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9EA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2003Reference EY275756Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 5 September 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places48 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 19 May 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
Grange View Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9EA · More nurseries in N20
Stations
- Totteridge & Whetstone5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Oakleigh Park14 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Athenaeum Road, Oakleigh Gardens and High Road Whetstone / Athenaeum Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Brook Farm Open Space5 min walk
- Whetstone Stray6 min walk
- Buttercup Field11 min walk
- Swan Lane Open Space12 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Grange View Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9EA, in Oakleigh Park, Barnet. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub LtdFull-day nursery | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| N Family Club WhetstoneFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Ellie's Little KingdomFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:15–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Alonim Pre-School NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Academy 4 KidsFull-day nursery | Good | £92 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Mace Montessori NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Oakleigh Park3
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in N206
- Nurseries near Totteridge & Whetstone station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Pavilion Study Centre ages 5–18Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2022 0.3 miles
- Alma Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.4 miles
- All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2022 0.4 miles
- Queenswell Infant & Nursery School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Queenswell Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.5 miles
- Church Hill School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2022 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
What approach does Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool follow?
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.
Does Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool?
Totteridge & Whetstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 3657 0399 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY275756 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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