# Brown Bears Nursery

Brown Bears Nursery is a full-day nursery at 582 Green Lanes, London, N8 0RP, in Harringay, Haringey. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, 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 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Subscription Solutions UK Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brown-bears-nursery-ey558397  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 582 Green Lanes, London, N8 0RP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- 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 3538 4280
- Website: http://www.brownbears-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Subscription Solutions UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/subscription-solutions-uk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY558397

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 2022, 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/EY558397

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2018 (Reference EY558397). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558397)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558397)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558397)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1083514)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £4 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1 (per hour)
- Registration fee: £85
- Deposit: £350

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 582 Green Lanes, London, N8 0RP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.583590,-0.099702

- Station: Harringay Green Lanes, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Harringay, 0.5 miles
- Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanley Road Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stanley Culross Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ducketts Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fairland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Green Gate Common, 0.3 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 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)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees)
- 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

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees)
- 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)
- 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)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/settling-into-the-nursery)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/faqs)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/faqs)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://brownbears-nursery.co.uk/our-fees)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| South Harringay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| South Harringay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| North Harringay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Grove |  | 5–19 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine Sprinkles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-sprinkles-nursery-2868930) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Woodlands Park Under 2's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-park-under-2s-2821625) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Skippers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-skippers-nursery-2752336) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hidaya Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hidaya-nursery-2733761) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bunnies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-ey339323) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Jewels Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jewels-preschool-2694652) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 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. It charges £4 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### 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 11 January 2022, 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 40 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, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Brown Bears Nursery have outdoor space?

Brown Bears Nursery lists: Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Brown Bears Nursery?

Harringay Green Lanes is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Brown Bears Nursery?

You can call 020 3538 4280 and visit www.brownbears-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558397)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brownbears-nursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.brownbears-nursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brown+Bears+Nursery+-+Green+Lanes&query_place_id=ChIJIeTgq_YbdkgRNTjdJf4tTB4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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