Full-day nursery in North Finchley, Barnet
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School
181 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since July 2024Reference 2802481Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 7 May 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places104 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 19 May 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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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: not published yet.
Getting there
181 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR · More nurseries in N3
Stations
- West FinchleyNo step-free access4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Woodside ParkNo step-free access12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Finchley CentralStep-free access19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
16 bus stops within 400 m, including Courthouse Road, Argyle Road / Courthouse Road and Nether Street.
Parks and playgrounds
- River Side Walk5 min walk
- Victoria Park7 min walk
- Oakdene Park8 min walk
- Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space11 min walk
- Victoria Park12 min walk
- Playground6 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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West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 181 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR, in North Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 104 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited.
Run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited (school), which runs 25 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach and names a sensory room as support. Activities listed on its website include children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities, art studio / atelier and library visits. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Expected standard'.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website lists its own garden, regular park trips, a growing / allotment area, a mud kitchen, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Mud kitchenSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery manager contacts parents before the start date to book settling-in sessions, which give the child time to get familiar with the nursery before full days begin. Settling-in sessions are listed among its care details.
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Safety
In its 2026 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding standards were met.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- Art studio / atelierSource: nursery website
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should visit the nursery and meet the team. Once the family has decided the nursery suits them, the team guides them through registering for a place.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-SchoolThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Playtime PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Chabad of FinchleySessional pre-school | Met | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Finchley Reform Synagogue KindergartenSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Puddleducks North FinchleyFull-day nursery | Good | £96 | 08:00–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Early Learning Years NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 0 mo | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in North Finchley6
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in N312
- Nurseries near West Finchley station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Moss Hall Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 under 0.1 miles
- Moss Hall Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 under 0.1 miles
- Moss Hall Infant School Primaryages 5–7Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 under 0.1 miles
- Northside Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2023 0.5 miles
- Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.6 miles
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2023 0.7 miles
- Frith Manor Primary School Primaryages 1–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.7 miles
- Manorside Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.7 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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What are West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School's opening hours?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What is West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School was inspected on 7 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School take?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.
Who runs West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.
What approach does West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School follow?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.
Does West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School have outdoor space?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.
Does West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School support children with SEND?
West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School?
West Finchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School?
You can call 020 3319 7331 and visit www.grandiruk.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2802481 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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