# Buckingham First Nursery

Buckingham First Nursery is a full-day nursery at 12 Buckingham Road, EDGWARE, HA8 6LZ, in Canons Park, Harrow. It is registered for 78 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, 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 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckingham-first-nursery-ey538406  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12 Buckingham Road, EDGWARE, HA8 6LZ
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 78
- 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 8951 3338
- Website: http://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY538406

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 29 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538406

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2016 (Reference EY538406). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538406)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538406)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538406)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/951952)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £23 |
| 2-year-olds | £23 |
| 3 and over | £25 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.25 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.25 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £27 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £18 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.25 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £40 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £27 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £18 (per week)
- Meals: £9 (half day)
- Meals: £6 (half day)
- Meals: £9 (half day)
- Meals: £6 (half day)
- Meals: £9 (half day)
- Meals: £6 (half day)
- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £200
- Deposit: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_Over-3YO-Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 9 months
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 12 Buckingham Road, EDGWARE, HA8 6LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.608772,-0.281939

- Station: Edgware, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Canons Park, 0.6 miles
- Station: Burnt Oak, 0.8 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chandos Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Canons Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Stonegrove Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Harrow there are about 3.1 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO69-Funding-Parental-Agreement-2026_BFN-10-f24y.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO69-Funding-Parental-Agreement-2026_BFN-10-f24y.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/s/FO68-Schedule-of-Fees-2026_9-month-3years_Buckingham-First-Nursery-v10.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Camrose Primary With Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Watling Park School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stag Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| North London Collegiate School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Buckingham Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckingham-montessori-school-ey473633) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Jolly Time Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jolly-time-nursery-ey383804) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Fountain Montessori Preschool Edgware](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-preschool-edgware-2857352) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-ey293529) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Marigold Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marigold-montessori-ltd-2885865) |  | £120 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Smart Learning Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-learning-nursery-ey474090) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Buckingham First Nursery cost?

Buckingham First Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £23 for under 2s, per hour £16 for under 2s, per hour £13 for under 2s, per hour £23 for 2-year-olds, per hour £16 for 2-year-olds, per hour £13 for 2-year-olds, per hour £25 for 3 and over, per hour £18 for 3 and over and per hour £14 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Buckingham First Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Buckingham First Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Buckingham First Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Buckingham First Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Buckingham First Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Buckingham First Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Buckingham First Nursery's opening hours?

Buckingham First Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Buckingham First Nursery take?

Buckingham First Nursery takes children aged from 9 months.

### What is Buckingham First Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buckingham First Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 29 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buckingham First Nursery take?

Buckingham First Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Does Buckingham First Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Buckingham First Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Buckingham First Nursery?

Yes. Buckingham First Nursery lists a registration fee of £100, a deposit of £200 and a deposit of £50.

### What is the nearest station to Buckingham First Nursery?

Edgware is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Buckingham First Nursery?

You can call 020 8951 3338 and visit www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538406)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.buckinghamfirstnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buckingham+First+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJyfQRDagWdkgR3sWJaR_Mywk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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