Sessional pre-school in New Barnet, Barnet
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery
Holy Trinity Church, 18 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1JE · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
What Ofsted says it does well
“The manager and staff are passionate about delivering a well-planned curriculum, which is based on the early years foundation stage and the Montessori method.”
“Children play cooperatively in this busy yet calm environment.”
“Parents are very happy with all aspects of the nursery.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“review and improve the organisation of tidy-up routines, so that children's learning and play experiences are not unnecessarily interrupted.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 21 May 2024. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since May 2016Reference EY499662Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 21 May 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places33 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 8 June 2022Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £111.38£12.38 an hour | £57.38 | £13.50 |
| 2-year-olds | £94.88£10.54 an hour | £48.88 | £11.50 |
| 3 and over | £86.63£9.63 an hour | £44.63 | £10.50 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 9-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–17:00
- Ages
- 18 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Full day, half day and per hour
Getting there
Holy Trinity Church, 18 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1JE · More nurseries in EN5
Stations
- New Barnet4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Oakleigh Park19 min walk · 0.7 miles
- High BarnetNo step-free access21 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including New Barnet Station, New Barnet Station / Station Road and Monks Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Greenhill Gardens7 min walk
- Victoria Recreation Ground8 min walk
- Highlands Gardens11 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Holy Trinity Church, 18 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1JE, in New Barnet, Barnet. It is registered for 33 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £86.63 to £111.38 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers 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 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
Food
- Organic foodSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twinkle Stars Montessori NurseryThis nursery | Good | £86.63 | 08:00–17:00 | 18 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Stay & Play NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £86 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Highview Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| N Family Club BarnetFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Bright Little Stars NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Belfield Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in New Barnet6
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in EN514
- Nurseries near New Barnet station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Lyonsdown School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- St Margaret's Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.3 miles
- Cromer Road Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2022 0.4 miles
- Brookhill Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected December 2023 0.7 miles
- St Catherine's RC School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2022 0.8 miles
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.8 miles
- Danegrove Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2022 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery cost?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery publishes these fees: full day £111.38 for under 2s, half day £57.38 for under 2s, half day £54 for under 2s, per hour £13.50 for under 2s, full day £94.88 for 2-year-olds, half day £48.88 for 2-year-olds, half day £46 for 2-year-olds, per hour £11.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £86.63 for 3 and over, half day £44.63 for 3 and over, half day £42 for 3 and over and per hour £10.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery's opening hours?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery open all year?
No. Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery is open term time only.
What ages does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery take?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.
What is Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery take?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.
Does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery follow?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori.
Does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery have outdoor space?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.
Does Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery support children with SEND?
Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Support for children learning English.
What is the nearest station to Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery?
New Barnet is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery?
You can call 07340 184711 and visit www.twinklestarsmontessori.com.
Tools for parents in Barnet
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.twinklestarsmontessori.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY499662 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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