# Holly Lodge Nursery

Holly Lodge Nursery is a full-day nursery at Holly Lodge Family Centre, Oakeshott Avenue, Highgate, N6 6ED, in Parliament Hill, Camden. It is registered for 22 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon; 09:00–18:00, Tue; 08:00–18:00, Wed–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Queen's Crescent Community Association.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-lodge-nursery-ey477571  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holly Lodge Family Centre, Oakeshott Avenue, Highgate, N6 6ED
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon; 09:00–18:00, Tue; 08:00–18:00, Wed–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 22
- Phone: 020 8347 9500
- Website: https://www.qcca.org.uk/fullscreen-page/comp-jrtctdt7/f1d11c68-ff1a-45af-be0a-707c95e93849/2?i=2&p=rbczi&s=style-jrtctdtt
- Run by: [Queen's Crescent Community Association](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/queens-crescent-community-association)
- Ofsted URN: EY477571

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, 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/EY477571

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2014 (Reference EY477571). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477571)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477571)
- Registered places: 22 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477571)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/964220)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday: 08:00–18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00–18:00
- Wednesday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Holly Lodge Family Centre, Oakeshott Avenue, Highgate, N6 6ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.566061,-0.149057

- Station: Archway, 0.6 miles
- Station: Gospel Oak, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Tufnell Park, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waterlow Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Pond Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hampstead Heath, 0.3 miles
- Park: Girdlestone Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Dartmouth Park, 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://qcca.org.uk/nurseries/holly-lodge-nursery)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://qcca.org.uk/nurseries)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://qcca.org.uk/nurseries)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://qcca.org.uk/nurseries)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Channing School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hargrave Park School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Highgate School |  | 3–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wildwood Nature School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery |  | 2–8 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [N Family Club Highgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-highgate-2678012) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-prep-school-and-day-nursery-ey286121) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hargrave-park-school-under-three-provision-ey334154) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Archway Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-childrens-centre-131663) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Archway Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/archway-day-nursery-2515671) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [The Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and Language](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-spanish-nursery-and-childrens-centre-for-culture-and-language-ey453063) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Holly Lodge Nursery's opening hours?

Holly Lodge Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon; 09:00–18:00, Tue; 08:00–18:00, Wed–Fri.

### Is Holly Lodge Nursery open all year?

No. Holly Lodge Nursery is open term time only.

### What is Holly Lodge Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Holly Lodge Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Holly Lodge Nursery take?

Holly Lodge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 22 children at any one time.

### Who runs Holly Lodge Nursery?

Holly Lodge Nursery is run by Queen's Crescent Community Association, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Holly Lodge Nursery support children with SEND?

Holly Lodge Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Holly Lodge Nursery?

Archway is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Holly Lodge Nursery?

You can call 020 8347 9500 and visit www.qcca.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477571)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.qcca.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.qcca.org.uk/fullscreen-page/comp-jrtctdt7/f1d11c68-ff1a-45af-be0a-707c95e93849/2?i=2&p=rbczi&s=style-jrtctdtt)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holly+Lodge+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW-MfulEadkgRlEhDohGYUek)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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