# Unity Montessori Nursery

Unity Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1A Budd Close, LONDON, N12 8SQ, in Woodside Park, Barnet. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 30 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unity-montessori-nursery-ey544679  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1A Budd Close, LONDON, N12 8SQ
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 26
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8445 1208
- Website: http://unitymontessori.co.uk/contact
- Ofsted URN: EY544679

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544679

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2017 (Reference EY544679). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544679)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544679)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544679)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £57 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.25-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £500

Source: nursery website (http://unitymontessori.co.uk/registration), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 15 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: 1A Budd Close, LONDON, N12 8SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.620399,-0.183917

- Station: Woodside Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Totteridge & Whetstone, 0.8 miles
- Station: West Finchley, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whetstone Stray, 0.2 miles
- Park: Swan Lane Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chiddingfold, 0.3 miles
- Park: River Side Walk, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Percy Road 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 30 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/registration)

### Outdoors

- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/registration)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/faq)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/registration)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/faq)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/faq)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, http://unitymontessori.co.uk/docs/brochure-2025.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Alma Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Moss Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moss Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Moss Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Laurel Way Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laurel-way-playgroup-147570) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Whetstone Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whetstone-montessori-nursery-2769729) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Southover Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southover-pre-school-2844721) | Report card Apr 2026 | £97 | 07:45–18:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mace Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-ey435239) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Lavendale Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lavendale-montessori-147571) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Starlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/starlings-nursery-2821993) |  |  | 07:45–16:15 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Unity Montessori Nursery cost?

Unity Montessori Nursery publishes these fees: half day £57 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Unity Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Unity Montessori Nursery does not list the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Unity Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Unity Montessori Nursery opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Unity Montessori Nursery open all year?

No. Unity Montessori Nursery is open term time only.

### What ages does Unity Montessori Nursery take?

Unity Montessori Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Unity Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Unity Montessori Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 2 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Unity Montessori Nursery take?

Unity Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Does Unity Montessori Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Unity Montessori Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Unity Montessori Nursery?

Yes. Unity Montessori Nursery lists a deposit of £500.

### What approach does Unity Montessori Nursery follow?

Unity Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school and Early phonics.

### Does Unity Montessori Nursery have outdoor space?

Unity Montessori Nursery lists: Outdoor classroom, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Unity Montessori Nursery?

Woodside Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Unity Montessori Nursery?

You can call 020 8445 1208 and visit unitymontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544679)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (unitymontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://unitymontessori.co.uk/contact)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Unity+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJVVVhA94ZdkgR2XXKTlLBuP4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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