# Early Learning Years Nursery Early Learning Years Nursery is a full-day nursery at 19 The Grove, Finchley, London, N3 1QN, in Church End, Barnet. It is registered for 63 children and takes children aged from birth. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 114 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-years-nursery-ey153081 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 19 The Grove, Finchley, London, N3 1QN - Ages: from birth - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 63 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8349 3492 - Website: http://www.elynursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: EY153081 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 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/EY153081 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2002 (Reference EY153081). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153081) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153081) - Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153081) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: from birth ## Getting there Address: 19 The Grove, Finchley, London, N3 1QN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.604361,-0.191984 - Station: Finchley Central, 0.2 miles, step-free access - Station: West Finchley, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - Station: Mill Hill East, 0.9 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Oakdene Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Church End Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Stephens House & Grounds, 0.4 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 Barnet there are about 3.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 114 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it offers SEND support. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, breakfast provided and healthy snacks provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/about-us) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/about-us) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/about-us) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/about-us) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/enrolment) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/enrolment) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/) ### Safety At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. Its website says CCTV is used for security. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/about-us) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.elynursery.com/technology) ### Getting a place Its website says families should book a tour and complete the short enquiry form, then fill in the registration form and email it or hand it in at the nursery. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Pardes House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Moss Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Moss Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Moss Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Finchley and Acton Yochien School | | 2–6 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-finchley-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey430234) | Good | | | 0.1 miles | | [Playtime Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-preschool-ey537866) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles | | [The Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-ey366697) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Simba's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simbas-nursery-school-2817750) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [Pardes House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pardes-house-ey222672) | Good | | 08:40–16:15 | 0.5 miles | | [Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-finchley-2667231) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Early Learning Years Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Early Learning Years Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Early Learning Years Nursery's opening hours? Early Learning Years Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Early Learning Years Nursery take? Early Learning Years Nursery takes children aged from birth. ### What is Early Learning Years Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Early Learning Years Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Early Learning Years Nursery take? Early Learning Years Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Early Learning Years Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Early Learning Years Nursery. ### Does Early Learning Years Nursery have outdoor space? Early Learning Years Nursery lists: Own garden. ### Does Early Learning Years Nursery support children with SEND? Early Learning Years Nursery lists: SEND support. ### What is the nearest station to Early Learning Years Nursery? Finchley Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Early Learning Years Nursery? You can call 020 8349 3492 and visit www.elynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY153081) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.elynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.elynursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early+Learning+Years+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJjaYeglYXdkgRV11Ssnr3-Nw) - 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.