# West Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-School

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-finchley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2802481  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 181 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 020 3319 7331
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/west-finchley/west-finchley-nursery/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2802481

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 7 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802481

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2802481). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802481)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802481)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802481)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1950718)

## Fees

Fees 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

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 181 Nether Street, London, N3 1NR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.611064,-0.186436

- Station: West Finchley, 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Woodside Park, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Finchley Central, 0.8 miles, step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: River Side Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oakdene Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### Outdoors

Its website lists its own garden, regular park trips, a growing / allotment area, a mud kitchen, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### 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-off (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/settling-in-sessions)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### Safety

In its 2026 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding standards were met.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/west-finchley)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Moss Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Moss Hall Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Northside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Frith Manor Primary School | Primary | 1–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Manorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Playtime Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playtime-preschool-ey537866) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-north-finchley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542730) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chabad of Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chabad-of-finchley-2683701) | Met |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Finchley Reform Synagogue Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/finchley-reform-synagogue-kindergarten-147530) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Puddleducks North Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-north-finchley-2567193) | Good | £96 | 08:00–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Early Learning Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learning-years-nursery-ey153081) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802481)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/west-finchley/west-finchley-nursery/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+West+Finchley+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool+in+London&query_place_id=ChIJOVmFOOMZdkgRd1rbG2Buctk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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