# Pekes

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pekes-2784705  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout Association, Osidge Lane, London, N14 5DU
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 35
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8191 2646
- Website: https://www.pekes.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2784705

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2784705). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784705)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784705)
- 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/16/2784705)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 3 and over | £8.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.pekes.co.uk/admissions), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Scout Association, Osidge Lane, London, N14 5DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.631327,-0.145792

- Station: Southgate, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brunswick Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brunswick Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Oak Hill Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Zip Wire, 0.4 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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.

- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/contactus)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/bilingualnurserylondon)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/aboutpekes)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says parents provide a packed lunch.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/admissions)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/bilingualnurserylondon)

### 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 year (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/admissions)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/admissions)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/settlingintonursery)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/admissions)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/aboutpekes)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/bilingualnurserylondon)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.pekes.co.uk/bilingualnurserylondon)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hampden Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Monkfrith Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Osidge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Salcombe Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre |  | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Active London Brunswick Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-london-brunswick-park-2596710) | Met |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-east-barnet-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490890) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-2901085) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [The Hollies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hollies-nursery-ey255877) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-southgate-2627096) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southgate-day-nursery-and-preschool-2559349) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2784705)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.pekes.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.pekes.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pekes+-+Bilingual+Nursery+%26+Day+Care&query_place_id=ChIJOwMKEqgZdkgRrJxdSS8GGPo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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