# Puddleducks Nurseries

Puddleducks Nurseries is a full-day nursery at Rear of 75, Friern Barnet Road, LONDON, N11 3EH, in New Southgate, Barnet. It is registered for 33 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 23 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Rosedale Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-nurseries-ey406257  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rear of 75, Friern Barnet Road, LONDON, N11 3EH
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 020 8361 9602
- Website: http://www.puddle-duck.com/
- Run by: [Rosedale Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rosedale-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY406257

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 February 2023, 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/EY406257

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY406257). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406257)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406257)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406257)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Rear of 75, Friern Barnet Road, LONDON, N11 3EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.615125,-0.146747

- Station: New Southgate, 0.1 miles
- Station: Arnos Grove, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friern Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grove Road Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Friern Bridge Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bethune Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: High Road Open Space, 0.3 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/policy-documents-puddleduck-nurseries-guidelines-safety)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://puddle-duck.com/the-early-years-foundation-stage)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Holly Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Garfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dwight School London |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hollickwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oakhill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-community-nursery-ey436661) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kiddicare Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddicare-nursery-2753825) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Apple Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-day-nursery-ey486931) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Playhouse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-playhouse-nursery-2684247) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Hill House Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-hill-house-childcare-ltd-ey494015) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Abi Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abi-nursery-2852460) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Puddleducks Nurseries's opening hours?

Puddleducks Nurseries opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Puddleducks Nurseries's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Puddleducks Nurseries Good at its inspection on 14 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Puddleducks Nurseries take?

Puddleducks Nurseries is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### Who runs Puddleducks Nurseries?

Puddleducks Nurseries is run by Rosedale Nursery Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Puddleducks Nurseries follow?

Puddleducks Nurseries's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Puddleducks Nurseries?

New Southgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Puddleducks Nurseries?

You can call 020 8361 9602 and visit www.puddle-duck.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406257)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.puddle-duck.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.puddle-duck.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Puddleducks+New+Southgate&query_place_id=ChIJu9VLr54ZdkgRqfPhyWeqzTQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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