# Leading Strings Preschool

Leading Strings Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. John's Church Hall, 1 Bourne Hill, Palmer Green, London, N13 4DA, in Palmers Green, Enfield. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leading-strings-preschool-2692146  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. John's Church Hall, 1 Bourne Hill, Palmer Green, London, N13 4DA
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07516 452392
- Website: http://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2692146

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 April 2025, 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/16/2692146

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2692146). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692146)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692146)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692146)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £63 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: St. John's Church Hall, 1 Bourne Hill, Palmer Green, London, N13 4DA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.624111,-0.105345

- Station: Palmers Green, 0.5 miles
- Station: Winchmore Hill, 0.7 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodcroft Wildspace, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broomfield Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Enfield there are about 4.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning and early phonics. Its website also names SEND support, a SENCo, children's yoga and cooking activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://leadingstrings.co.uk/data/documents/EYFS_Parents_Leading_Strings_Parent-guide-document-link.pdf)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/about-us)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/new-page)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/about-us)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/about-us)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/parents-info)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/parents-info)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/sessions-activities)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can book a visit to see the pre-school, or pop in to collect a registration form and complete it. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green High School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Hazelwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hazelwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Monica's RC Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Keble Preparatory School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oakthorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Aplomb Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aplomb-day-nursery-ltd-ey337564) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Burford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/burford-pre-school-ey471345) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Palmers Green Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-palmers-green-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey562811) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Leapfrog Compton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-compton-road-ey252927) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Carey Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-hall-preschool-ey547770) | Good |  | 12:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiny Blossoms Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-blossoms-nursery-2880413) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Leading Strings Preschool cost?

Leading Strings Preschool publishes these fees: half day £63 for all ages and half day £31.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Leading Strings Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Leading Strings Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Leading Strings Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Leading Strings Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Leading Strings Preschool's opening hours?

Leading Strings Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Leading Strings Preschool open all year?

No. Leading Strings Preschool is open term time only.

### What ages does Leading Strings Preschool take?

Leading Strings Preschool takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Leading Strings Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leading Strings Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leading Strings Preschool take?

Leading Strings Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What approach does Leading Strings Preschool follow?

Leading Strings Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and Early phonics.

### Does Leading Strings Preschool have outdoor space?

Leading Strings Preschool lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Leading Strings Preschool support children with SEND?

Leading Strings Preschool lists: SEND support and SENCo.

### What is the nearest station to Leading Strings Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Leading Strings Preschool?

You can call 07516 452392 and visit www.leadingstrings.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2692146)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leadingstrings.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.leadingstrings.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leading+Strings+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJq-4aqrUZdkgRm3zL06oJslA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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