# Starlings Nursery

Starlings Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Britannia Community Centre, 2 Britannia Road, LONDON, N12 9RU, in Whetstone, Barnet. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–16:15, Mon–Fri. 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 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlings-nursery-2821993  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Britannia Community Centre, 2 Britannia Road, LONDON, N12 9RU
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–16:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8441 9439
- Website: http://www.starlingsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2821993

## 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 November 2024 (Reference 2821993). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821993)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821993)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821993)

## Fees

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

Fees: 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: 07:45–16:15
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Britannia Community Centre, 2 Britannia Road, LONDON, N12 9RU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.621714,-0.175467

- Station: Woodside Park, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 0.7 miles
- Station: West Finchley, 1.0 miles, no step-free access
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Swan Lane Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Whetstone Stray, 0.4 miles
- Park: Friary Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Percy Road 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

According to its website, parents provide a packed lunch. Healthy snacks are provided by the nursery.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.starlingsnursery.co.uk/funding)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.starlingsnursery.co.uk/funding)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.starlingsnursery.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

To apply, contact the nursery to book a visit and meet the team; its website says funded sessions are discussed on the first visit. Parents apply for 30 hours funding through GOV.UK and pass the code to the nursery. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Alma Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Northside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Queenswell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wren Academy Finchley | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey435239) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Laurel Way Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurel-way-playgroup-147570) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Academy 4 Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/academy-4-kids-ey260044) | Good | £92 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Unity Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-montessori-nursery-ey544679) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cupcakes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cupcakes-nursery-ey468796) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Ellie's Little Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellies-little-kingdom-2639154) | Good |  | 07:15–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Starlings Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Starlings Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Starlings Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Starlings Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Starlings Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Starlings Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Starlings Nursery's opening hours?

Starlings Nursery opens 07:45–16:15, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Starlings Nursery take?

Starlings Nursery takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Starlings Nursery take?

Starlings Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Starlings Nursery?

Woodside Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Starlings Nursery?

You can call 020 8441 9439 and visit www.starlingsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821993)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.starlingsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.starlingsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Starlings+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJN_H46DMYdkgR0jkBF9bGW8c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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