# Kids in Motion

Kids in Motion is a full-day nursery at Grange Community Centre, Red Lion Hill, London, N2 8ED, in East Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids in Motion Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-motion-2814909  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Grange Community Centre, Red Lion Hill, London, N2 8ED
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 45
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3524 6415
- Website: https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/
- Run by: [Kids in Motion Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-in-motion-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2814909

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2024 (Reference 2814909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814909)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814909)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814909)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1884563)

## Fees

Funded hours: 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 Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: Grange Community Centre, Red Lion Hill, London, N2 8ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.595154,-0.173190

- Station: East Finchley, 0.6 miles
- Station: Finchley Central, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Oak Lane Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, 0.1 miles
- Park: East End Road open space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Marie Curie Cancer Care Garden of Hope, 0.5 miles
- Park: Ossulton Way Open Space, 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 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Activities named on its website include sports coaching, cooking activities and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/east-finchley)

### Food

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

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/paying-for-your-childcare)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/our-healthy-eating-policy)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/our-healthy-eating-policy)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/our-healthy-eating-policy)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/our-healthy-eating-policy)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/paying-for-your-childcare)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/east-finchley)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/paying-for-your-childcare)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/paying-for-your-childcare)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/east-finchley)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/why-k-i-m)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/why-k-i-m)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/why-k-i-m)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/why-k-i-m)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/east-finchley)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/paying-for-your-childcare)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/our-healthy-eating-policy)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/paying-for-your-childcare)

### Getting a place

Its website says to enquire through the online form to check availability, then secure a place for your child. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brookland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Aisha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-nursery-2883513) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Newstead Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newstead-childrens-centre-154613) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-east-finchley-2896351) |  |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-finchley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684838) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Learning Experience, East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-east-finchley-2596384) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fortis Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fortis-green-nursery-ey372797) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Kids in Motion offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Kids in Motion offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Kids in Motion take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Kids in Motion offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Kids in Motion's opening hours?

Kids in Motion opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Kids in Motion open all year?

Yes, Kids in Motion is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Kids in Motion take?

Kids in Motion takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Kids in Motion take?

Kids in Motion is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Kids in Motion?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Kids in Motion.

### Who runs Kids in Motion?

Kids in Motion is run by Kids in Motion Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Kids in Motion follow?

Kids in Motion's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Kids in Motion have outdoor space?

Kids in Motion lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Kids in Motion?

East Finchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids in Motion?

You can call 020 3524 6415 and visit kidsinmotion.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2814909)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (kidsinmotion.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://kidsinmotion.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+In+Motion+Nursery+and+Early+Years+Academy&query_place_id=ChIJwUSCAFUbdkgR700YgELyumU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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