# Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey275756  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grange View Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9EA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3657 0399
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY275756

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, 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/EY275756

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2003 (Reference EY275756). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275756)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275756)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275756)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1523359)

## 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: Grange View Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.632518,-0.175261

- Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 0.2 miles
- Station: Oakleigh Park, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brook Farm Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Whetstone Stray, 0.2 miles
- Park: Buttercup Field, 0.4 miles
- Park: Swan Lane Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Building and safety

- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Study Centre |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Alma Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queenswell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mara-childrens-nursery-and-work-hub-ltd-2736572) | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [N Family Club Whetstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-whetstone-2668921) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ellie's Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellies-little-kingdom-2639154) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Alonim Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alonim-pre-school-nursery-ey557011) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Academy 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academy-4-kids-ey260044) | Good | £92 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey435239) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY275756)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/whetstone-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+Whetstone+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJbTIixBYZdkgRPbLWpEXIU-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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