# Stay & Play Nursery

Stay & Play Nursery is a full-day nursery at 33b Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1PH, in New Barnet, Barnet. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £86 to £98 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 42 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-nursery-2699639  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 33b Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1PH
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 3941 1294
- Website: http://www.stayandplaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2699639

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 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/16/2699639

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2699639). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699639)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699639)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699639)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1683734)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £98 (£9.80 an hour) | – | – |
| 2-year-olds | £93 (£9.30 an hour) | – | – |
| 3 and over | £88 (£8.80 an hour) | – | – |
| All ages | – | £68 | £15 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £10 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/fees), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 33b Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.648867,-0.178028

- Station: New Barnet, 0.2 miles
- Station: High Barnet, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Oakleigh Park, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greenhill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Highlands Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: New Barnet Reservoir, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tudor Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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 42 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum with early phonics, and it names an inclusive setting as its approach to support. Its Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. The website also lists music classes, an art studio / atelier, and STEM activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/fees)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/about_us)

### Settling in

The nursery's website says up to three paid settling-in sessions at £15 per hour are recommended, so the child can get familiar with the nursery environment.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/events)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/events)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/events)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/fees)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/events)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/parents)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/parents)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/curriculum)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/about_us)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.stayandplaynursery.com/curriculum)

### Getting a place

To apply, you decide to join and are sent an enrolment form to complete and return to the nursery, according to its website. A one-time registration fee applies per child and is non-refundable. 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 and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyonsdown School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Catherine's RC School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-barnet-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684856) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-ey499662) | Good | £86.63 | 08:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [N Family Club Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-barnet-2853021) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2602364) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Highview Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-montessori-day-nursery-2773070) | Report card Apr 2026 | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Belfield Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belfield-montessori-day-nursery-ey552335) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Stay & Play Nursery cost?

Stay & Play Nursery publishes these fees: full day £98 for under 2s, full day £96 for under 2s, full day £93 for under 2s, full day £91 for under 2s, full day £93 for 2-year-olds, full day £91 for 2-year-olds, full day £88 for 3 and over, full day £86 for 3 and over, half day £68 for all ages and per hour £15 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Stay & Play Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Stay & Play Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £10 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Stay & Play Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Stay & Play Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Stay & Play Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Stay & Play Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Stay & Play Nursery's opening hours?

Stay & Play Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Stay & Play Nursery take?

Stay & Play Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Stay & Play Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Stay & Play Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Stay & Play Nursery take?

Stay & Play Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Stay & Play Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Stay & Play Nursery.

### Does Stay & Play Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Stay & Play Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Stay & Play Nursery follow?

Stay & Play Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Stay & Play Nursery have outdoor space?

Stay & Play Nursery lists: Own garden.

### Does Stay & Play Nursery support children with SEND?

Stay & Play Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Stay & Play Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Stay & Play Nursery?

You can call 020 3941 1294 and visit www.stayandplaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2699639)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stayandplaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.stayandplaynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stay+%26+Play+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJseYYk5MZdkgRGf97junBGaA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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