# The Hyde Nursery Barnet

The Hyde Nursery Barnet is a full-day nursery at Hyde Institute Building, Church Passage, Barnet, EN5 4QS, in Chipping Barnet, Barnet. It is registered for 92 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kid & Play Trading Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hyde-nursery-barnet-2687769  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hyde Institute Building, Church Passage, Barnet, EN5 4QS
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 020 3924 9907
- Website: http://www.hydenurserybarnet.co.uk/
- Run by: [Kid & Play Trading Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kid-and-play-trading-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2687769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 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/16/2687769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2687769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2687769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2687769)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2687769)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1594253)

## Fees

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: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Hyde Institute Building, Church Passage, Barnet, EN5 4QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.653360,-0.201705

- Station: High Barnet, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Old Courthouse Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ravenscroft Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George's Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Barnet Hill Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hadley Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website describes the setting as inclusive and lists language classes, cooking activities and library visits.

### Food

Its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)

### Outdoors

Its website lists its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a mud kitchen, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)

### Settling in

Its website says settling in is gradual and flexible, guided by each child's individual needs and built up at the child's own pace. Its website lists a key person system as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/learning-at-wildflower)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/learning-at-wildflower)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://wildflowernurseries.co.uk/nurseries/barnet)

### Getting a place

Its website advises families to visit the nursery to meet the team, see the environment and ask questions about routine and availability.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill School |  | 5–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Foulds School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Catherine's RC School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Underhill School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Whitings Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Woodlands Day Nursery Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-day-nursery-barnet-160975) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Learners Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-learners-montessori-school-ey563629) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Alban Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alban-preschool-2884057) |  |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Foulds Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foulds-pre-school-ltd-2888759) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Barnet Hospital Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnet-hospital-nursery-ey482401) | Good |  | 07:30–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-choice-mays-lane-ey491689) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Hyde Nursery Barnet's opening hours?

The Hyde Nursery Barnet opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does The Hyde Nursery Barnet take?

The Hyde Nursery Barnet takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is The Hyde Nursery Barnet's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Hyde Nursery Barnet Good at its inspection on 30 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Hyde Nursery Barnet take?

The Hyde Nursery Barnet is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Hyde Nursery Barnet?

The Hyde Nursery Barnet is run by Kid & Play Trading Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does The Hyde Nursery Barnet have outdoor space?

The Hyde Nursery Barnet lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does The Hyde Nursery Barnet support children with SEND?

The Hyde Nursery Barnet lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to The Hyde Nursery Barnet?

High Barnet is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Hyde Nursery Barnet?

You can call 020 3924 9907 and visit www.hydenurserybarnet.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2687769)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hydenurserybarnet.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.hydenurserybarnet.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Hyde+Nursery+Barnet&query_place_id=ChIJeZpMfHQXdkgRnTqYBzvC_r0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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