Full-day nursery in Noel Park, Haringey
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17
St. Benet Fink Vicarage, Walpole Road, London, N17 6BH · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2021Reference 2652952Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 22 February 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places54 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 30 April 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Registration fee
- £80
- Deposit
- £200
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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 3 months
Getting there
St. Benet Fink Vicarage, Walpole Road, London, N17 6BH · More nurseries in N17
Stations
- Turnpike Lane17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Wood Green20 min walk · 0.8 miles
- Bruce Grove23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including The Roundway / West Arm, Boundary Road and Waltheof Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Lordship Recreation Ground2 min walk
- Russell Park5 min walk
- Waltheof Gardens7 min walk
- Tower Gardens Park7 min walk
- Chapman's Green10 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 is a full-day nursery at St. Benet Fink Vicarage, Walpole Road, London, N17 6BH, in Noel Park, Haringey. It is registered for 54 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 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 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Destiny Haven Childcare Ltd.
Run by Destiny Haven Childcare Ltd (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The 2024 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. Its website says the nursery uses forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum, a faith-based ethos, a nature-based approach and early phonics, and lists SEND support, speech and language support and an art studio / atelier.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Faith-based ethosSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom and a mud kitchen.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Mud kitchenSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in is gradual, with introductions, familiar faces and as much time as each child needs. The nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Speech and language supportSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted 2024 rated safeguarding effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Art studio / atelierSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families book a visit or tour and, if they decide to go ahead, receive a place confirmation and fee agreement within 48 hours. The non-refundable £80 registration fee secures a place; the deposit fee is £200 and notice to leave is 4 weeks. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17This nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | from 3 mo | This nursery |
| Morning Star Nursery - Eldon RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 0 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Noel Park Day Care CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Kidz Kabin@ Shropshire HallFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Broadwaters Children's CentreFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Bright Starz Day nurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| West Green PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 18 mo | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Noel Park7
- All nurseries in Haringey100
- All nurseries in N1719
- Nurseries near Turnpike Lane station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Lordship Lane Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2023 0.2 miles
- The Brook Special Primary School ages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.3 miles
- Belmont Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.4 miles
- Belmont Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.4 miles
- The Willow Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2023 0.4 miles
- The Grove ages 5–19Ofsted: Outstandinginspected February 2023 0.5 miles
- Lift Noel Park Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected February 2025 0.5 miles
- Risley Avenue Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17's opening hours?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 take?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 takes children aged from 3 months.
What is Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 Good at its inspection on 22 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 take?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17.
Does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17?
Yes. Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 lists a registration fee of £80 and a deposit of £200.
Who runs Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 is run by Destiny Haven Childcare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 follow?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Faith-based ethos, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.
Does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 have outdoor space?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Mud kitchen.
Does Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 support children with SEND?
Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 lists: SEND support and Speech and language support.
What is the nearest station to Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17?
Turnpike Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
Tools for parents in Haringey
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in HaringeyFees by age in Haringey
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (destinyhavenchildcare.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2652952 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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