# Brown Bears Nursery Brown Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church, Palmerston Road, LONDON, N22 8RA, in Bowes Park, Enfield. It is registered for 52 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Subscription Solutions UK Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brown-bears-nursery-ey475281 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church, Palmerston Road, LONDON, N22 8RA - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 52 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 8826 3259 - Website: https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green/ - Run by: [Subscription Solutions UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/subscription-solutions-uk-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY475281 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 June 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/EY475281 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY475281). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475281) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475281) - Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475281) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/639982) ## Fees - Registration fee: £85 - Deposit: £350 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees and ages: not published yet. Nurseries in Enfield that publish fees charge £45–£108.90 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 ## Getting there Address: Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church, Palmerston Road, LONDON, N22 8RA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.611882,-0.113526 - Station: Bowes Park, 0.4 miles - Station: Palmers Green, 0.5 miles - Station: Bounds Green, 0.6 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: New River Path, under 0.1 miles - Park: Russell Road Community Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Broomfield Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Bowes Park Community Garden, 0.4 miles - Park: Woodside Park, 0.5 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 Enfield there are about 4.2 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 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/eyfs) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees) ### Food - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/faqs) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/childcare-funding) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/childcare-funding) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/faqs) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tottenhall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Bowes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Bounds Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Bounds Green Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Hazelwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Hazelwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Earlham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [CC's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ccs-nursery-ey436599) | Good | £78 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Woodland Wanderers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-wanderers-2673853) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Woodentots Montessori Nature Babies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-montessori-nature-babies-2675120) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bowes Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowes-park-nursery-140406) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Nellybells Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nellybells-daycare-ltd-2883071) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-palmers-green-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562811) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Brown Bears Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Brown Bears Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Brown Bears Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Brown Bears Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Brown Bears Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Brown Bears Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Brown Bears Nursery's opening hours? Brown Bears Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is Brown Bears Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Brown Bears Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Brown Bears Nursery take? Brown Bears Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time. ### Does Brown Bears Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Brown Bears Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Brown Bears Nursery? Yes. Brown Bears Nursery lists a registration fee of £85 and a deposit of £350. ### Who runs Brown Bears Nursery? Brown Bears Nursery is run by Subscription Solutions UK Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Brown Bears Nursery follow? Brown Bears Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics. ### Does Brown Bears Nursery have outdoor space? Brown Bears Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Brown Bears Nursery? Bowes Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Brown Bears Nursery? You can call 020 8826 3259 and visit brownbears-nursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475281) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (brownbears-nursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/palmers-green/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brown+Bears+Nursery+-+Palmers+Green&query_place_id=ChIJo2SOn0MZdkgR3FCebA7y3d0) - 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.