# Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Tetherdown Hall, Tetherdown, London, N10 1ND, in Coldfall, Haringey. It is registered for 92 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muswell-hill-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2802560  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tetherdown Hall, Tetherdown, London, N10 1ND
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 92
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3319 7332
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/tetherdown/muswell-hill-nursery/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2802560

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 March 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/16/2802560

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2802560). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802560)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802560)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802560)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1287484)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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

## Getting there

Address: Tetherdown Hall, Tetherdown, London, N10 1ND

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.591685,-0.149578

- Station: East Finchley, 0.7 miles
- Station: Highgate, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highgate Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cherry Tree Wood, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Tree Swing, 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery describes its approach on its website as a play-based EYFS curriculum with a nature-based approach. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good. Its website names a sensory room as support, and activities including children's yoga, sports coaching, dance and movement, an art studio / atelier, and library visits.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegan options, an allergy-aware kitchen, and breakfast provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### Outdoors

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

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### Care and routines

- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/muswell-hill)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families find their nursery, visit it to meet the team, and then register for a place.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Blanche Nevile School |  | 3–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Eden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Norfolk House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| TreeHouse School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Coldfall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St James' Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-pre-school-140458) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Gan on the Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gan-on-the-hill-2807653) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Debutots at Muswell Hill Methodist Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/debutots-at-muswell-hill-methodist-church-2821022) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [345 Pages Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/345-pages-lane-ey489980) | Outstanding | £54.60 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kidz Kabin @ Fortismere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-kabin-fortismere-ey492558) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Greygates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greygates-day-nursery-140418) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School's opening hours?

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School Good at its inspection on 17 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School.

### Who runs Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What approach does Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School follow?

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School have outdoor space?

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### Does Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School support children with SEND?

Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

East Finchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 020 3319 7332 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802560)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/tetherdown/muswell-hill-nursery/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muswell+Hill%2C+North+London%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-x-GRFEbdkgRWfoHjuI1YIo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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