# North Stars Nursery

North Stars Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 73 North Way, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0RA, in Queensbury, Brent. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-stars-nursery-137828  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 73 North Way, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0RA
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07985 709725
- Website: http://www.northstarsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 137828

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024, 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/16/137828

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 137828). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137828)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137828)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137828)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/532385)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £12 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day)
- Registration fee: £65
- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://northstarsnursery.com/s/Enrolment-Form-2024.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: from 9 months
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 73 North Way, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.594411,-0.274611

- Station: Queensbury, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kingsbury, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Burnt Oak, 0.7 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Eton Grove Open Space, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Roe Green Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Brent there are about 3.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum with in-the-moment planning, and offers children's yoga. Support named on its website includes SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated its overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/ourcurriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/ourcurriculum)

### Food

The nursery's website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/childcare-charges)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website names a growing and allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/gallery)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/s/Enrolment-Form-2024.pdf)

### Settling in

The nursery's website says it operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/about-us)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/about-us)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://northstarsnursery.com/gallery)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families apply by downloading the enrolment form and emailing it to the nursery, or printing it and bringing it in during opening hours. The registration fee is £65 and the deposit is £100, both payable when a place is offered. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Roe Green Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Stag Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Village School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Brent River College |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Barnfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Shalom Noam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Saints Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-137752) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten @ Queensbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-queensbury-ey475090) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Cheeky Chums Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chums-day-nursery-ey392399) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cheeky Chums Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chums-day-nursery-ey441961) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Enchanted Lands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-lands-day-nursery-2741794) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Motherspet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/motherspet-2775233) | Requires improvement |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does North Stars Nursery cost?

North Stars Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £12 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does North Stars Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. North Stars Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does North Stars Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. North Stars Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does North Stars Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. North Stars Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are North Stars Nursery's opening hours?

North Stars Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is North Stars Nursery open all year?

No. North Stars Nursery is open term time only.

### What ages does North Stars Nursery take?

North Stars Nursery takes children aged from 9 months.

### What is North Stars Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated North Stars Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can North Stars Nursery take?

North Stars Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at North Stars Nursery?

Yes. North Stars Nursery lists a registration fee of £65 and a deposit of £100.

### What approach does North Stars Nursery follow?

North Stars Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does North Stars Nursery have outdoor space?

North Stars Nursery lists: Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does North Stars Nursery support children with SEND?

North Stars Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to North Stars Nursery?

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

### How do I contact North Stars Nursery?

You can call 07985 709725 and visit www.northstarsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137828)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.northstarsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.northstarsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North+Stars+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJUYkszFMRdkgREZqOOtVMmZ0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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