# Laurel Way Playgroup Laurel Way Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Nansen Villiage, 21 Woodside Avenue, London, N12 8AQ, in Woodside Park, Barnet. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurel-way-playgroup-147570 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Nansen Villiage, 21 Woodside Avenue, London, N12 8AQ - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 32 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8445 7514 - Website: http://www.laurelway-playgroup.com/ - Ofsted URN: 147570 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 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/16/147570 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2000 (Reference 147570). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147570) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147570) - 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/16/147570) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/757906) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £10 (per week) - Registration fee: £50 Funded hours: 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: 08:45–15:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Nansen Villiage, 21 Woodside Avenue, London, N12 8AQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.619580,-0.181054 - Station: Woodside Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: West Finchley, 0.7 miles, no step-free access - Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 0.8 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Swan Lane Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Whetstone Stray, 0.3 miles - Park: Chiddingfold, 0.4 miles - Park: River Side Walk, 0.5 miles - Playground: Percy Road Playground, 0.3 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 - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning According to its website, the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum with in-the-moment planning. Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Cooking activities are named on its website. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/activities) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, a growing or allotment area, all-weather outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/activities) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/photo-gallery) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/schedules-and-fees) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/activities) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery offers settling in time for children and parents, and that staff listen to parents' concerns to help children move from home to nursery. Care is provided through a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/policies) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/schedules-and-fees) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/schedules-and-fees) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/schedules-and-fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/admissions) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/tapestry) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/policies) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://laurelway-playgroup.com/activities) ### Getting a place Its website says to download the Enrolment Form, return it to the nursery, and pay the non-refundable £50 administrative fee by BAC when submitting the form. The registration fee is £50 and the notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Northside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Alma Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Woodridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | | 0.6 miles | | Moss Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Moss Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.7 miles | | Moss Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) | | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Unity Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-montessori-nursery-ey544679) | Outstanding | | 08:45–15:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey435239) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Starlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlings-nursery-2821993) | | | 07:45–16:15 | 0.3 miles | | [Cupcakes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cupcakes-nursery-ey468796) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Whetstone Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whetstone-montessori-nursery-2769729) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Southover Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southover-pre-school-2844721) | Report card Apr 2026 | £97 | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Laurel Way Playgroup offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Laurel Way Playgroup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £10 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### What are Laurel Way Playgroup's opening hours? Laurel Way Playgroup opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Laurel Way Playgroup open all year? No. Laurel Way Playgroup is open term time only. ### What ages does Laurel Way Playgroup take? Laurel Way Playgroup takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is Laurel Way Playgroup's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Laurel Way Playgroup Good at its inspection on 26 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Laurel Way Playgroup take? Laurel Way Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Laurel Way Playgroup? Yes. Laurel Way Playgroup lists a registration fee of £50. ### What approach does Laurel Way Playgroup follow? Laurel Way Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning. ### Does Laurel Way Playgroup have outdoor space? Laurel Way Playgroup lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Laurel Way Playgroup? Woodside Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Laurel Way Playgroup? You can call 020 8445 7514 and visit www.laurelway-playgroup.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/147570) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.laurelway-playgroup.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.laurelway-playgroup.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Laurel+Way+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJvyjiXOcZdkgR-A02_sPL2hQ) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.