# Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)

Kidz Choice (Mays Lane) is a full-day nursery at 1A Hammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2EQ, in Underhill, Barnet. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-choice-mays-lane-ey491689  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1A Hammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2EQ
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: EY491689

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 August 2023, 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/EY491689

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY491689). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491689)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491689)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491689)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1A Hammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2EQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.645488,-0.201859

- Station: High Barnet, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: West Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Old Courthouse Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Barnet Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: East Barnet Old Grammarians Playing Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underhill School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Catherine's RC School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Windmill School |  | 5–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Whitings Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Foulds School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Lyonsdown School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Christ Church Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-barnet-160975) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Hyde Nursery Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hyde-nursery-barnet-2687769) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Barnet Hospital Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnet-hospital-nursery-ey482401) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2602364) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Belfield Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belfield-montessori-day-nursery-ey552335) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Learners Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-learners-montessori-school-ey563629) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kidz Choice (Mays Lane) Good at its inspection on 31 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kidz Choice (Mays Lane) take?

Kidz Choice (Mays Lane) is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)?

High Barnet is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491689)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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