# Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End is a full-day nursery at Rear of 101 Tottenham Lane, Broad Lane, London, N8 9BG, in Hornsey, Haringey. It is registered for 44 children and takes children aged from 2½ years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Creative Explorers Crouch End Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-preschool-crouch-end-2789373 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Rear of 101 Tottenham Lane, Broad Lane, London, N8 9BG - Ages: from 2½ years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 44 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8340 8119 - Website: http://www.creative-explorers.co.uk/ - Run by: [Creative Explorers Crouch End Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/creative-explorers-crouch-end-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2789373 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2789373). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789373) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789373) - Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789373) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/999020) ## Fees - Registration fee: £100 - Deposit: £200 Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: 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: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: from 2½ years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Rear of 101 Tottenham Lane, Broad Lane, London, N8 9BG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.582936,-0.116304 - Station: Hornsey, 0.4 miles - Station: Harringay, 0.6 miles - Station: Crouch Hill, 0.7 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Stationers Park, 0.2 miles - Park: St Mary's Churchyard Hornsey, 0.3 miles - Park: Priory Park, 0.3 miles - Park: The Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: New River Path West Bank, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says its approach is a school readiness programme. - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/crouch-end-pre-school) ### Food The nursery's website says it has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) ### Outdoors The nursery's website says it has its own garden and provides daily outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/crouch-end-pre-school) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/) ### Settling in Before a child starts, the nursery gathers information about their routine and comforters, and its website says settling-in visits include a second session where the child explores the nursery. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who gives daily updates via the app. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/parent-information) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/about-us/your-guide-to-funded-childcare-at-creative-explorers) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://creative-explorers.co.uk/payments-funding) ### Getting a place To apply, parents complete and return the enrolment form and child registration form, then pay the non-refundable £100 registration fee and the refundable £200 deposit to confirm a space, according to the nursery's website. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Rokesly Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | | 0.1 miles | | Rokesly Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | North Harringay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Kestrel House School | | 5–16 | | | 0.5 miles | | Campsbourne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Campsbourne Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Creative Explorers Nursery - Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-crouch-end-2789375) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Keiki Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keiki-daycare-ey375623) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/we-care-wiggly-worms-day-nursery-ltd-2797009) | | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-crouch-end-2886646) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Little Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tree-montessori-nursery-140435) | Good | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Kido Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-crouch-end-2581646) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End's opening hours? Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End open all year? Yes, Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End take? Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End takes children aged from 2½ years. ### How many children can Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End take? Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End? Yes. Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £200. ### Who runs Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End? Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End is run by Creative Explorers Crouch End Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End follow? Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme. ### Does Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End have outdoor space? Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End? Hornsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End? You can call 020 8340 8119 and visit www.creative-explorers.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2789373) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.creative-explorers.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.creative-explorers.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Creative+Explorers+-+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ1zW5GOobdkgRBOjADr2tCW4) - 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.