# Highview Montessori Day Nursery

Highview Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. James Church, East Barnet Road, BARNET, EN4 8RN, in Barnet. It is registered for 47 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £90 to £97 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-montessori-day-nursery-2773070  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. James Church, East Barnet Road, BARNET, EN4 8RN
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 47
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07767 520971
- Website: https://www.highviewmontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2773070

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 1 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773070

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2773070). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773070)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773070)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773070)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £97 (£8.82 an hour) |
| 2-year-olds | £95 (£8.64 an hour) |
| 3 and over | £90 (£8.18 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Meals: £5 (full day)
- Meals: £7 (full day)
- Meals: £10 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.highviewmontessori.com/fees-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: St. James Church, East Barnet Road, BARNET, EN4 8RN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.649476,-0.169682

- Station: New Barnet, 0.2 miles
- Station: Oakleigh Park, 0.8 miles
- Station: Cockfosters, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Ludgrove Playing Field, 0.5 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 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses the Montessori approach and early phonics, and names cooking and STEM activities. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching were rated 'Strong standard'. Achievement was also rated 'Strong standard'.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/our-classrooms)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees, and there is a meal charge of £5 per full day. Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided and that the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/nutrition)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, an outdoor classroom and a growing or allotment area. It also says outdoor play takes place daily and includes all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/our-classrooms)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/our-classrooms)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/montessori)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/our-classrooms)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/our-classrooms)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/opening-times)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/opening-times)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/opening-times)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/opening-times)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/fees-funding)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/fees-funding)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/contact)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/contact)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/nutrition)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.highviewmontessori.com/our-classrooms)

### Getting a place

Its website says to contact the nursery by email or phone to book a tour and find out more. Fees are paid monthly in advance. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Lyonsdown School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Trent CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-ey499662) | Good | £86.63 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-barnet-2853021) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Stay & Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-nursery-2699639) | Good | £86 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Brookhill Baby Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookhill-baby-provision-2555541) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-barnet-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684856) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2602364) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Highview Montessori Day Nursery cost?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £97 for under 2s, full day £95 for 2-year-olds and full day £90 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Highview Montessori Day Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Highview Montessori Day Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Highview Montessori Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Highview Montessori Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Highview Montessori Day Nursery's opening hours?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Highview Montessori Day Nursery open all year?

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

### What ages does Highview Montessori Day Nursery take?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Highview Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery was inspected on 1 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Highview Montessori Day Nursery take?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Highview Montessori Day Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Highview Montessori Day Nursery.

### Does Highview Montessori Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Highview Montessori Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Highview Montessori Day Nursery follow?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.

### Does Highview Montessori Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Highview Montessori Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Highview Montessori Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Highview Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 07767 520971 and visit www.highviewmontessori.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773070)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.highviewmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.highviewmontessori.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Highview+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJXz9yqSEZdkgRAuNOumzlSg8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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