# Dale Avenue Nursery

Dale Avenue Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 41 Dale Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6AD, in Little Stanmore, Harrow. It is registered for 34 children. It opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri. It offers 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 30 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dale-avenue-nursery-2788630  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 41 Dale Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6AD
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 34
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07790 164635
- Website: http://www.daleavenuenursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2788630

## 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 May 2024 (Reference 2788630). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788630)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788630)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788630)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1540202)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Harrow that publish fees charge £70–£128.57 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:00

## Getting there

Address: 41 Dale Avenue, Edgware, HA8 6AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.600251,-0.286110

- Station: Queensbury, 0.4 miles
- Station: Canons Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: Burnt Oak, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chandos Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics. It also names SEND support, speech and language support, an inclusive setting and STEM activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/curriculum)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area and a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is flexible and tailored to each child. A parent stays in the room with the child at first, then gradually steps back so the child forms a secure attachment to their key person. The nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/curriculum)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/curriculum)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/curriculum)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/about)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://daleavenuenursery.com/curriculum)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should visit the nursery to meet the teachers and see the facilities, then call to find out which funded hours their child can receive. The nursery accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Primary With Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Kenmore Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Chums Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chums-day-nursery-ey441961) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cheeky Chums Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chums-day-nursery-ey392399) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Queen Bee Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-bee-nursery-ey497917) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Jolly Time Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jolly-time-nursery-ey383804) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [All Saints Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-137752) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten @ Queensbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-queensbury-ey475090) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Dale Avenue Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Dale Avenue Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Dale Avenue Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Dale Avenue Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Dale Avenue Nursery's opening hours?

Dale Avenue Nursery opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Dale Avenue Nursery take?

Dale Avenue Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### What approach does Dale Avenue Nursery follow?

Dale Avenue Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Dale Avenue Nursery have outdoor space?

Dale Avenue Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Mud kitchen.

### Does Dale Avenue Nursery support children with SEND?

Dale Avenue Nursery lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Dale Avenue Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Dale Avenue Nursery?

You can call 07790 164635 and visit www.daleavenuenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2788630)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.daleavenuenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.daleavenuenursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dale+Avenue+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwatf9AAUdkgRzRHXu4n6wKI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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