# Golders Hill Day Nursery

Golders Hill Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 666 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7NT, in Golders Green, Barnet. It is registered for 108 children and takes children aged 6 months to 4 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £115 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golders-hill-day-nursery-2696216  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 666 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7NT
- Ages: 6 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 108
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3642 3450
- Website: https://www.ghdn.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2696216

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 August 2025, 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/16/2696216

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2696216). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696216)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696216)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696216)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1735150)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £115 (£11.50 an hour) | £63 | £12.60 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £7 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £3 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Deposit: £300

Source: nursery website (https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 4 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 666 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.574477,-0.195702

- Station: Golders Green, 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: Brent Cross, 0.8 miles
- 30 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hampstead Heath, 0.3 miles
- Park: Willifield Way Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Golders Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Childs Hill Park, 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. At its 2025 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. Its website also names SEND support, support for children learning English and an inclusive setting.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with a vegetarian menu, an allergy-aware kitchen, a nut-free setting, breakfast provided and healthy snacks provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/food-menu)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Nursery-Winter-menu.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Nursery-Winter-menu.pdf)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Nursery-Winter-menu.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Nursery-Winter-menu.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Parent-Partnership-Policy.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-FEES_2026-Published-16-Jan.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Parent-Partnership-Policy.pdf)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Parent-Partnership-Policy.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Parent-Partnership-Policy.pdf)

### Safety

At its 2025 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was graded effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.ghdn.uk/s/GHDN-Parent-Partnership-Policy.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants complete the application form, then provide child and parent details, a birth certificate, medical history and previous nursery places on booking. The registration fee and a £300 deposit are paid by BACS only on registration, and notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Primary School for Boys | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The King Alfred School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ivy House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Peninim |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Garden Suburb Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Andi's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/andis-nursery-2744001) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [BYPN Golders Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bypn-golders-green-2796721) |  |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Perfect Start Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/perfect-start-montessori-school-ey550271) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Great Learners Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-learners-montessori-nursery-ey360232) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kido Golders Green Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-golders-green-road-ey536606) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kido Golders Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-golders-green-2496395) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Golders Hill Day Nursery cost?

Golders Hill Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £115 for all ages, half day £63 for all ages and per hour £12.60 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Golders Hill Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Golders Hill Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £7 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Golders Hill Day Nursery's opening hours?

Golders Hill Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Golders Hill Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, Golders Hill Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Golders Hill Day Nursery take?

Golders Hill Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 4 years.

### What is Golders Hill Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Golders Hill Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Golders Hill Day Nursery take?

Golders Hill Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Golders Hill Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Golders Hill Day Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Golders Hill Day Nursery?

Yes. Golders Hill Day Nursery lists a deposit of £300.

### What approach does Golders Hill Day Nursery follow?

Golders Hill Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Golders Hill Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Golders Hill Day Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Golders Hill Day Nursery?

Golders Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Golders Hill Day Nursery?

You can call 020 3642 3450 and visit www.ghdn.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696216)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ghdn.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ghdn.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Golders+Hill+Day+Nursery+%28GHDN%29&query_place_id=ChIJN1qzPsMRdkgRzdHjpaEQnGw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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