# West Green Playgroup

West Green Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at 21A Apple Tree Road, London, N17 6SH, in West Green, Haringey. It is registered for 24 children and takes children aged from 18 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-green-playgroup-2496781  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 21A Apple Tree Road, London, N17 6SH
- Ages: from 18 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 24
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8885 5445
- Website: http://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2496781

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 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.

Inspection history:

- 24 April 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496781

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 24 April 2024:

- Does well: "The curriculum for communication and language helps every child to make good progress."
- Does well: "Independence is a key focus in the playgroup."
- Does well: "Staff support children to progress in their mathematical development."
- Should do better: "support staff to enhance the organisation of activities so that children are able to join others who are already engaged"
- Should do better: "strengthen communication between staff to ensure that there is a more- consistent approach to transitions within the playgroup."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496781

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496781). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496781)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496781)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496781)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £72 | £12 | £360 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (per hour)

Source: nursery website (https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/36030344/New+application+form.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 18 months
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 21A Apple Tree Road, London, N17 6SH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.589100,-0.087656

- Station: Seven Sisters, 0.7 miles
- Station: Turnpike Lane, 0.7 miles
- Station: Bruce Grove, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Downhills Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lordship Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Stanley Culross Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Memorial Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Chestnuts Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. Its website names SEND support, an inclusive setting, children's yoga, drama and cooking activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/daily-routine)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided, healthy snacks are provided, and parents provide a packed lunch.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/session-times-fees)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/session-times-fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/daily-routine)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play. It also lists local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/garden-outside-space)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/daily-routine)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/garden-outside-space)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/36030344/New+application+form.pdf)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/daily-routine)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/keyworker-system)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/36030344/New+application+form.pdf)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/session-times-fees)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/36030344/New+application+form.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/34817058/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/fees)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/36030344/New+application+form.pdf)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/contact/how-to-find-us)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/34817058/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF.pdf)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/app/download/34817058/EYR+Inspection+Report+EIF.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/about-us/daily-routine)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents may book a visit at 10am on a weekday in term time, then complete the Registration to Join form; applications go on the waiting list, and siblings get priority. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Belmont Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Belmont Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Grove |  | 5–19 | Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Brook Special Primary School |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dorset Hall Nursery Parkside Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorset-hall-nursery-parkside-ltd-2820220) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wiggly Worms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wiggly-worms-day-nursery-ey448335) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Early Stars Preschool nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-stars-preschool-nursery-2701944) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Dorset Hall Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorset-hall-nursery-limited-2819301) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Petite Starz Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/petite-starz-day-nursery-2806403) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Hidaya Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hidaya-nursery-2733761) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does West Green Playgroup cost?

West Green Playgroup publishes these fees: half day £72 for all ages, half day £12 for all ages, half day £14 for all ages, half day £18 for all ages, half day £24 for all ages, per hour £12 for all ages, per week £360 for all ages and per week £180 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does West Green Playgroup offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. West Green Playgroup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £2.50 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does West Green Playgroup take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. West Green Playgroup offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are West Green Playgroup's opening hours?

West Green Playgroup opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is West Green Playgroup open all year?

No. West Green Playgroup is open term time only.

### What ages does West Green Playgroup take?

West Green Playgroup takes children aged from 18 months.

### What is West Green Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated West Green Playgroup Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can West Green Playgroup take?

West Green Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at West Green Playgroup?

Meals are not included in the fees at West Green Playgroup.

### What approach does West Green Playgroup follow?

West Green Playgroup's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does West Green Playgroup have outdoor space?

West Green Playgroup lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does West Green Playgroup support children with SEND?

West Green Playgroup lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to West Green Playgroup?

Turnpike Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact West Green Playgroup?

You can call 020 8885 5445 and visit www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496781)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.westgreenplaygroup.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=West+Green+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJWxavUA8cdkgR-4uLslsXRWI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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