# Simba's Nursery School

Simba's Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at 305 Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London, N3 1DP, in Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 25 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simbas-nursery-school-2817750  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 305 Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London, N3 1DP
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 2817750

## 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 January 2025 (Reference 2817750). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817750)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817750)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817750)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 305 Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London, N3 1DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.599672,-0.195959

- Station: Finchley Central, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: West Finchley, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Mill Hill East, 0.9 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Church End Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Stephens House & Grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Monkey Hill, 0.1 miles
- Park: Outdoor Learning Area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oakdene Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Wild Play Area, 0.2 miles

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## 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardes House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School |  | 2–6 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Akiva School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Brookland Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Rocking Horse Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-rocking-horse-nursery-ey366697) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pardes House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pardes-house-ey222672) | Good |  | 08:40–16:15 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Nursery Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-nursery-finchley-2667231) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [St. Philips Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-philips-pre-school-ey293090) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-finchley-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey430234) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Early Learning Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-years-nursery-ey153081) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Simba's Nursery School take?

Simba's Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Simba's Nursery School?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2817750)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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