# The Cherry Tree Pre-School The Cherry Tree Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Religious Society Of Friends Meeting House, 77 Church Crescent, Lower Ground Floor, London, N10 3NE, in Cranley Gardens, Haringey. It is registered for 28 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers 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 9 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cherry-tree-pre-school-ey496447 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Religious Society Of Friends Meeting House, 77 Church Crescent, Lower Ground Floor, London, N10 3NE - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 28 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 07505 232183 - Website: http://www.thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY496447 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 May 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/EY496447 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY496447). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496447) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496447) - Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496447) ## Fees - Registration fee: £25 - Deposit: £250 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:15–15:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: Religious Society Of Friends Meeting House, 77 Church Crescent, Lower Ground Floor, London, N10 3NE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.586962,-0.146205 - Station: Highgate, 0.6 miles - Station: East Finchley, 0.8 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Highgate Wood, under 0.1 miles - Park: Highgate Woods Fields, 0.3 miles - Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Cherry Tree Wood, 0.5 miles - Playground: Tree Swing, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) ### Food - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) ### Outdoors - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) ### Care and routines - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/facilities) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/faq) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/facilities) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | TreeHouse School | | 3–19 | Outstanding (June 2024) | | under 0.1 miles | | St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Muswell Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.4 miles | | Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Norfolk House School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Blanche Nevile School | | 3–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Eden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Greygates Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greygates-day-nursery-140418) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Bloom Nursery Highgate Woods](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-nursery-highgate-woods-2818528) | | £100 | 08:00–17:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [St James' Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-pre-school-140458) | Good | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Muswell Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muswell-hill-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2802560) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Rainbow Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-140447) | Good | | 08:15–16:45 | 0.4 miles | | [Into The Woods Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/into-the-woods-outdoor-nursery-ey474392) | Outstanding | £48.50 | 09:00–15:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Cherry Tree Pre-School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Cherry Tree Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does The Cherry Tree Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. The Cherry Tree Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are The Cherry Tree Pre-School's opening hours? The Cherry Tree Pre-School opens 08:15–15:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is The Cherry Tree Pre-School open all year? No. The Cherry Tree Pre-School is open term time only. ### What ages does The Cherry Tree Pre-School take? The Cherry Tree Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is The Cherry Tree Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Cherry Tree Pre-School Good at its inspection on 23 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Cherry Tree Pre-School take? The Cherry Tree Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The Cherry Tree Pre-School? Meals are not included in the fees at The Cherry Tree Pre-School. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Cherry Tree Pre-School? Yes. The Cherry Tree Pre-School lists a registration fee of £25 and a deposit of £250. ### What approach does The Cherry Tree Pre-School follow? The Cherry Tree Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does The Cherry Tree Pre-School have outdoor space? The Cherry Tree Pre-School lists: Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to The Cherry Tree Pre-School? Highgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Cherry Tree Pre-School? You can call 07505 232183 and visit www.thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496447) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thecherrytreepreschoolmuswellhill.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cherry+Tree+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJy-VDPjIadkgR24a3JW8cNTo) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.