# Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd

Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd is a full-day nursery at 2a Well Grove, London, N20 9BN, in Oakleigh Park, Barnet. It is registered for 80 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £98 to £108 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 69 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mara-childrens-nursery-and-work-hub-ltd-2736572  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2a Well Grove, London, N20 9BN
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 4642 1605
- Website: http://www.maranursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2736572

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 August 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/16/2736572

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2736572). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736572)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736572)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736572)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £108 (£10.80 an hour) |
| 2-year-olds | £108 (£10.80 an hour) |
| 3 and over | £98 (£9.80 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 2a Well Grove, London, N20 9BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.635152,-0.174987

- Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 0.4 miles
- Station: Oakleigh Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: New Barnet, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brook Farm Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Whetstone Stray, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wyatts Farm Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Buttercup Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 69 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses the following approaches: Forest school, Curiosity Approach, In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics. Its website also names cooking activities and library visits. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/)
- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and lists a vegetarian menu, breakfast provided and healthy snacks provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Outdoors

Its website lists an own garden, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are planned and structured, and that key staff help parents settle their child in. The nursery gives regular updates during the day. Its website also lists a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/our-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.maranursery.co.uk/mara-faqs)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book their agreed set hours in advance through the Famly app, using the link they are sent, and that monthly invoices are paid through the app. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Study Centre |  | 5–18 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Alma Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Queenswell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey275756) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [N Family Club Whetstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-whetstone-2668921) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Alonim Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alonim-pre-school-nursery-ey557011) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Ellie's Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellies-little-kingdom-2639154) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Academy 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academy-4-kids-ey260044) | Good | £92 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Brookhill Baby Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brookhill-baby-provision-2555541) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd cost?

Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd publishes these fees: full day £108 for under 2s, full day £108 for 2-year-olds and full day £98 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd's opening hours?

Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd Good at its inspection on 5 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd take?

Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd.

### Does Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd follow?

Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach, In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd have outdoor space?

Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd?

Totteridge & Whetstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub Ltd?

You can call 020 4642 1605 and visit www.maranursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736572)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.maranursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.maranursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mara+Children%E2%80%99s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJRYK0ULsZdkgRIHPHnrA61Cs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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