# TLC

TLC is a full-day nursery at Light Of Israel Community Centre, The Crest, London, NW4 2HY, in Hendon, Barnet. It is registered for 81 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tlc-ey559937  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Light Of Israel Community Centre, The Crest, London, NW4 2HY
- Registered places: 81
- Ofsted URN: EY559937

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, 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/EY559937

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY559937). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559937)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559937)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559937)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Light Of Israel Community Centre, The Crest, London, NW4 2HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.585400,-0.218869

- Station: Hendon Central, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Brent Cross, 0.6 miles
- Station: Hendon, 1.0 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hendon Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Brent Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grove Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateres Beis Yaakov |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Independent Jewish Day School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Saracens Bell Lane | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (October 2021) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hasmonean Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo |  | 3–15 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hendon Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kindergarten Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-nursery-schools-limited-2577021) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ateres Beis Yaakov](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ateres-beis-yaakov-2548864) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Happy Tots R Us Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tots-r-us-ltd-2797069) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Hendon Gan](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hendon-gan-2846333) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286575) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Journeys Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-journeys-day-nursery-2526043) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is TLC's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated TLC Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can TLC take?

TLC is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to TLC?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559937)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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