# Helena's Nursery

Helena's Nursery is a full-day nursery at Hasmonean High School Girls Section, Page Street, London, NW7 2EU, in Grahame Park, Barnet. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–14:00, Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, 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 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helenas-nursery-ey550948  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hasmonean High School Girls Section, Page Street, London, NW7 2EU
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–14:00, Fri
- Registered places: 50
- 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
- Phone: 07922 599952
- Website: https://www.helenas-nursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY550948

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 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/EY550948

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550948). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550948)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550948)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550948)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £18 (full day)

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

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 Thursday: 08:00–17:00
- Friday: 08:00–14:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Hasmonean High School Girls Section, Page Street, London, NW7 2EU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.603007,-0.234139

- Station: Colindale, 0.9 miles
- Station: Mill Hill Broadway, 1.0 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Copthall Playing Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Chase Lodge Playing Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sunnyhill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Grahame Park Open Space, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)

### Food

- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/assets/docs/menu.pdf)
- Kosher meals (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/meals)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/meals)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/meals)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/assets/docs/menu.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/assets/docs/menu.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/assets/docs/administration_of_medication_policy.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/parent_partnership)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/assets/docs/funding_information.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/assets/docs/british_values_policy.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/about)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/parent_partnership)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://helenas-nursery.com/meals)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Dollis Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sunnyfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| North London Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Learn And Play Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learn-and-play-childcare-limited-ey549208) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Rugrats Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rugrats-nursery-ey547696) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey451870) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Beaufort Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaufort-park-nursery-ey365196) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Greentop Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greentop-centre-ey388601) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tinky's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkys-day-nursery-2578268) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Helena's Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Helena's Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £18 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Helena's Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Helena's Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Helena's Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Helena's Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Helena's Nursery's opening hours?

Helena's Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Thu; 08:00–14:00, Fri.

### What ages does Helena's Nursery take?

Helena's Nursery takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### What is Helena's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Helena's Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Helena's Nursery take?

Helena's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does Helena's Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Helena's Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Helena's Nursery follow?

Helena's Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach.

### Does Helena's Nursery have outdoor space?

Helena's Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Helena's Nursery support children with SEND?

Helena's Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Helena's Nursery?

Colindale is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Helena's Nursery?

You can call 07922 599952 and visit www.helenas-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550948)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.helenas-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.helenas-nursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Helena%27s+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJvV8jPyoXdkgRk_Q9GxmuBE4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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