# Smile & Shine Nursery

Smile & Shine Nursery is a full-day nursery at Mill Hill Park Pavilion & Bowling Green, Mill Hill Park, Daws Lane, London, NW7 4SE, in Mill Hill, Barnet. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smile-and-shine-nursery-2772543  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mill Hill Park Pavilion & Bowling Green, Mill Hill Park, Daws Lane, London, NW7 4SE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3287 4979
- Website: http://smileandshine.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2772543

## 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 2024 (Reference 2772543). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772543)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772543)
- 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/16/2772543)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £480 |
| 2-year-olds | £456 |
| 3 and over | £445 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £17.85 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.79 (per hour)

Source: nursery website (https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_162641d994be42158af1a5340b49d5df.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Mill Hill Park Pavilion & Bowling Green, Mill Hill Park, Daws Lane, London, NW7 4SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.613920,-0.238895

- Station: Mill Hill Broadway, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mill Hill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Arrandene Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodcroft Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Mill Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/our-approach)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/our-approach)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/fresh-meals)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/fresh-meals)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_ea138aa37ecf45a3b744405f0d46269c.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_162641d994be42158af1a5340b49d5df.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_162641d994be42158af1a5340b49d5df.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_ea138aa37ecf45a3b744405f0d46269c.pdf)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_ea138aa37ecf45a3b744405f0d46269c.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/_files/ugd/2d26c2_ea138aa37ecf45a3b744405f0d46269c.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/find-us)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.smileandshine.co.uk/find-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Goodwyn School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Martin's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mill Hill Schools |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7 | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Bees Childcare MBE](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-childcare-mbe-2887808) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-ey451870) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Lb2 Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lb2-nursery-ltd-ey499806) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Mill Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-mill-hill-147572) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Belmont Farm Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belmont-farm-nursery-2535298) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Helena's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helenas-nursery-ey550948) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Smile & Shine Nursery cost?

Smile & Shine Nursery publishes these fees: per month £480 for under 2s, per month £936 for under 2s, per month £1,369 for under 2s, per month £1,788 for under 2s, per month £2,089 for under 2s, per month £456 for 2-year-olds, per month £890 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,300 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,696 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,973 for 2-year-olds, per month £445 for 3 and over, per month £867 for 3 and over, per month £1,265 for 3 and over, per month £1,650 for 3 and over and per month £1,916 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Smile & Shine Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Smile & Shine Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £17.85 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Smile & Shine Nursery's opening hours?

Smile & Shine Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Smile & Shine Nursery take?

Smile & Shine Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What approach does Smile & Shine Nursery follow?

Smile & Shine Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Forest school.

### Does Smile & Shine Nursery have outdoor space?

Smile & Shine Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does Smile & Shine Nursery support children with SEND?

Smile & Shine Nursery lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Smile & Shine Nursery?

Mill Hill Broadway is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smile & Shine Nursery?

You can call 020 3287 4979 and visit smileandshine.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2772543)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (smileandshine.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://smileandshine.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smile+%26+Shine+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH4gFtvkZdkgRBFG-cQdEtko)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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