# Secret Garden

Secret Garden is a sessional pre-school at 29-31 Parkhill Road, London, NW3 2YH, in Maitland Park, Camden. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 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 4.8 from 22 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Flintnursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/secret-garden-ey551437  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 29-31 Parkhill Road, London, NW3 2YH
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3862 7676
- Website: https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/
- Run by: [Flintnursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/flintnursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY551437

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 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/EY551437

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2017 (Reference EY551437). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551437)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551437)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551437)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £35 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £1.56 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £3.13 (full day)
- Deposit: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

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

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: 29-31 Parkhill Road, London, NW3 2YH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.549568,-0.158858

- Station: Belsize Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Chalk Farm, 0.4 miles
- Station: Kentish Town West, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lismore Circus Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Primrose Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Talacre Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hampstead Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hampstead Heath, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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 22 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/fees)

### Outdoors

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/blank-page-1)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/blank-page-1)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/faq)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Royal Free Hospital Children's School |  | 5–16 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Rhyl Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sarum Hall School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hampstead Hill School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gospel Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chaston Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaston-nursery-school-100611) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Puss in Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-in-boots-nursery-school-ey447154) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Le Jardin Des Dyvrande](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-jardin-des-dyvrande-ey555282) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [READY STEADY GO Eton Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-eton-road-2882180) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Belsize Village Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belsize-village-nursery-ltd-2645298) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Annex (Busy Bees)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-annex-busy-bees-ey482402) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Secret Garden cost?

Secret Garden publishes these fees: half day £35 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Secret Garden offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Secret Garden offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.56 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Secret Garden take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Secret Garden offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Secret Garden offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Secret Garden offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Secret Garden's opening hours?

Secret Garden opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Secret Garden open all year?

No. Secret Garden is open term time only.

### What is Secret Garden's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Secret Garden Good at its inspection on 27 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Secret Garden take?

Secret Garden is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Secret Garden?

Meals are not included in the fees at Secret Garden.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Secret Garden?

Yes. Secret Garden lists a deposit of £50.

### Who runs Secret Garden?

Secret Garden is run by Flintnursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Secret Garden follow?

Secret Garden's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Secret Garden have outdoor space?

Secret Garden lists: Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Secret Garden support children with SEND?

Secret Garden lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Secret Garden?

Belsize Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551437)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.secretgardennw3.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.secretgardennw3.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Secret+Garden+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJlSFa9pIbdkgRlX3j8p2HG7Q)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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