# Little Skippers Nursery

Little Skippers Nursery is a full-day nursery at 140 Falkland Road, London, N8 0NP, in Harringay, Haringey. It is registered for 104 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-skippers-nursery-2752336  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 140 Falkland Road, London, N8 0NP
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 104
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 3793 2416
- Website: https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2752336

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 9 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 23 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752336

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 9 April 2026:

- Does well: "Leaders and staff fully understand the importance of early detection of any barriers to learning."
- Does well: "Children develop well and show motivation to learn."
- Does well: "Staff provide a positive role model for children, as they work together as a team with respect and kindness."
- Should do better: "Leaders should continue to strengthen their supervision and coaching for staff, to further ensure good-quality teaching and assessment across the provision."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752336

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2752336). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752336)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752336)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752336)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1839436)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year

## Getting there

Address: 140 Falkland Road, London, N8 0NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.586231,-0.101468

- Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.3 miles
- Station: Hornsey, 0.5 miles
- Station: Harringay Green Lanes, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ducketts Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Green Gate Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stanley Road Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stanley Culross Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fairland Park, 0.2 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and names SEND support and speech and language support. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Expected standard'.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/nonscreen.html)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/mealtimes.html)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/mealtimes.html)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/mealtimes.html)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, makes regular park trips, and runs local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says allergies, intolerances and menu needs are discussed with parents during the settling-in process. Its website also names a key person system as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/home.html)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/admission.html)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/admission.html)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/report.pdf)

### Safety

The 2026 Ofsted inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

### Getting a place

Its website says to apply, use the Register With Us link on the website and then complete the admission form. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Harringay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Grove |  | 5–19 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| South Harringay Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| South Harringay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hidaya Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hidaya-nursery-2733761) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunshine Sprinkles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-sprinkles-nursery-2868930) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Brown Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brown-bears-nursery-ey558397) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Orange Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orange-day-nursery-ey358948) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bunnies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bunnies-ey339323) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Woodlands Park Under 2's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-park-under-2s-2821625) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Skippers Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Little Skippers Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Little Skippers Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Skippers Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Little Skippers Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Skippers Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Skippers Nursery's opening hours?

Little Skippers Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Skippers Nursery open all year?

Yes, Little Skippers Nursery is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Skippers Nursery take?

Little Skippers Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Skippers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Skippers Nursery was inspected on 9 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Skippers Nursery take?

Little Skippers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Does Little Skippers Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Skippers Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Little Skippers Nursery follow?

Little Skippers Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Little Skippers Nursery have outdoor space?

Little Skippers Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Little Skippers Nursery support children with SEND?

Little Skippers Nursery lists: SEND support and Speech and language support.

### What is the nearest station to Little Skippers Nursery?

Turnpike Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Skippers Nursery?

You can call 020 3793 2416 and visit www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752336)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littleskippersnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=little+skippers+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCX2MFMAbdkgRT5T20PcX2mo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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