Sessional pre-school in Osidge, Barnet
Pekes
Scout Association, Osidge Lane, London, N14 5DU · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (11 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 3 and over | £8.50 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:30–15:30
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
Scout Association, Osidge Lane, London, N14 5DU · More nurseries in N14
Stations
- Southgate18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including Hampden Square, Hampden Way and Brookside South.
Parks and playgrounds
- Brunswick Park1 min walk
- Brunswick Park2 min walk
- Oak Hill Park9 min walk
- Playground1 min walk
- Zip Wire playground10 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Pekes is a sessional pre-school at Scout Association, Osidge Lane, London, N14 5DU, in Osidge, Barnet. It is registered for 35 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website describes a bilingual, play-based EYFS curriculum with a faith-based ethos. It names an inclusive setting as its support, and music classes and cooking activities as activities offered.
- BilingualSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Faith-based ethosSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website describes settling-in sessions. On the first visit, a parent stays with the child for an hour, then leaves the child with teachers for an hour while staying nearby; on day 2, the child stays without the parent from 9am to 12pm if comfortable. Parents may call at any time during settling in.
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
According to its website, families contact the nursery or book a visit, then complete the online registration form or return the paper application form to reserve a place. Fees are paid monthly in advance by standing order. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PekesThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–15:30 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Active London Brunswick ParkSessional pre-school | Met | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Happy Days NurserySessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| The Hollies NurserySessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery SouthgateFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Osidge3
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in N1419
- Nurseries near Southgate station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.1 miles
- Hampden Way Nursery School Nurseryages 2–4has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected January 2023 0.2 miles
- Monkfrith Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.4 miles
- Ashmole Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.4 miles
- Osidge Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.5 miles
- Salcombe Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Church Hill School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2022 0.6 miles
- Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre ages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 2024 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Pekes cost?
Pekes publishes these fees: per hour £8.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Pekes offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Pekes offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Pekes's opening hours?
Pekes opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Pekes open all year?
Yes, Pekes is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Pekes take?
Pekes takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
How many children can Pekes take?
Pekes is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Pekes?
Meals are not included in the fees at Pekes.
What approach does Pekes follow?
Pekes's website describes its approach as: Bilingual, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos.
Does Pekes have outdoor space?
Pekes lists: Own garden.
Does Pekes support children with SEND?
Pekes lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Pekes?
Southgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Pekes?
You can call 020 8191 2646 and visit www.pekes.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Barnet
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in BarnetFees by age in Barnet
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.pekes.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2784705 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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