# Destiny Haven Nursery & Pre-school - N17 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-haven-nursery-and-pre-school-n17-2652952 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Benet Fink Vicarage, Walpole Road, London, N17 6BH - Ages: from 3 months - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 54 - 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 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 07717 666788 - Website: https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham - Run by: [Destiny Haven Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/destiny-haven-childcare-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2652952 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 2024, 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/16/2652952 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2652952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652952) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652952) - Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652952) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1392160) ## Fees - Registration fee: £80 - 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 3 months ## Getting there Address: St. Benet Fink Vicarage, Walpole Road, London, N17 6BH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.597392,-0.091360 - Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.7 miles - Station: Wood Green, 0.8 miles - Station: Bruce Grove, 0.9 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lordship Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Russell Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Waltheof Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Tower Gardens Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Chapman's Green, 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 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 school (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/guides/nutrition-healthy-eating-toddlers-nursery) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom and a mud kitchen. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/guides/nutrition-healthy-eating-toddlers-nursery) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/fees) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) ### Safety Ofsted 2024 rated safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) ### Extras and activities - Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Lordship Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | The Brook Special Primary School | | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Belmont Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) | | 0.4 miles | | Belmont Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Willow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Grove | | 5–19 | Outstanding (February 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Lift Noel Park | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Risley Avenue Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Morning Star Nursery - Eldon Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/morning-star-nursery-eldon-road-2711870) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Noel Park Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noel-park-day-care-centre-ey303155) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Kidz Kabin@ Shropshire Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-kabin-shropshire-hall-ey536918) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [The Broadwaters Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-broadwaters-childrens-centre-ey306142) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bright Starz Day nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-starz-day-nursery-2851796) | | | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [West Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-green-playgroup-2496781) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652952) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (destinyhavenchildcare.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://destinyhavenchildcare.uk/locations/tottenham) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Destiny+Haven+Nursery+%26+Pre-school+-+N17&query_place_id=ChIJ_SkBFvAddkgRe_Xqo0U533g) - 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.