# Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-ey499662  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Holy Trinity Church, 18 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1JE
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 33
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07340 184711
- Website: http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY499662

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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/EY499662

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 21 May 2024:

- 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."
- Does well: "Children play cooperatively in this busy yet calm environment."
- Does well: "Parents are very happy with all aspects of the nursery."
- Should do better: "review and improve the organisation of tidy-up routines, so that children's learning and play experiences are not unnecessarily interrupted."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499662

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2016 (Reference EY499662). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499662)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499662)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499662)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1012988)

## 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 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 9-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Holy Trinity Church, 18 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.647613,-0.175924

- Station: New Barnet, 0.1 miles
- Station: Oakleigh Park, 0.7 miles
- Station: High Barnet, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Greenhill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Highlands Gardens, 0.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/)

### Food

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/opening-times)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/opening-times)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/about-us)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/sites/default/files/EY499662%20Twinkle%20Stars%20Montessori%20Nursery%20InspectionReport.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/about-us)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/about-us)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/opening-times)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/sites/default/files/Twinkle-Stars-Ofsted-2024.PDF)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/sites/default/files/Twinkle-Stars-Ofsted-2024.PDF)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/sites/default/files/EY499662%20Twinkle%20Stars%20Montessori%20Nursery%20InspectionReport.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/opening-times)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://twinklestarsmontessori.com/fees-and-routine)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyonsdown School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Catherine's RC School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stay & Play Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stay-and-play-nursery-2699639) | Good | £86 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-new-barnet-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684856) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Highview Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highview-montessori-day-nursery-2773070) | Report card Apr 2026 | £90 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Barnet](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-barnet-2853021) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-nursery-2602364) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Belfield Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/belfield-montessori-day-nursery-ey552335) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY499662)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.twinklestarsmontessori.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.twinklestarsmontessori.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Twinkle+Stars+Montessori+Nursery+-+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJUe8JwjEYdkgRjDC0RQ0pRLc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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