# Tinky's Day Nursery

Tinky's Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 278 Watford Way, London, NW4 4UR, in Colindale, Barnet. It is registered for 75 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 30 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinkys-day-nursery-2578268  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 278 Watford Way, London, NW4 4UR
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 020 3995 6060
- Website: http://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2578268

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, 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/16/2578268

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2578268). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578268)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578268)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578268)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1390036)

## 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: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 278 Watford Way, London, NW4 4UR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.594056,-0.233393

- Station: Colindale, 0.7 miles
- Station: Hendon Central, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- Station: Hendon, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunnyhill Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Grove Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Rushgrove Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Copthall Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. The Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/quality-teaching)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/key-principles)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/nutritious-meals)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/nutritious-meals)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/nutritious-meals)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/nutritious-meals)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/nutritious-meals)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are offered with parents before the child starts, and that the nursery works with parents from the outset.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/baby-room)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/book-a-visit)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/book-a-visit)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/key-principles)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2022 found safeguarding effective.

### Getting a place

Its website says parents can book a visit or get in touch via the contact form or email to apply for a place.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| North London Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kisharon School |  | 4–19 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Colindale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hendon Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Gan Menachem Hendon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gan-menachem-hendon-2501826) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Journeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-journeys-day-nursery-2526043) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Beaufort Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beaufort-park-nursery-ey365196) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Helena's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helenas-nursery-ey550948) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Learn And Play Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learn-and-play-childcare-limited-ey549208) | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Joel Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joel-nursery-ey340710) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tinky's Day Nursery's opening hours?

Tinky's Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Tinky's Day Nursery take?

Tinky's Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Tinky's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tinky's Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tinky's Day Nursery take?

Tinky's Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What approach does Tinky's Day Nursery follow?

Tinky's Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Tinky's Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Tinky's Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Tinky's Day Nursery?

Colindale is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tinky's Day Nursery?

You can call 020 3995 6060 and visit www.tinkysdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578268)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tinkysdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.tinkysdaynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tinky%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJc2XHO08RdkgRjBzrD7o8H-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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