# Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 843-849 Green Lanes, London, N21 2RX, in Winchmore Hill, Enfield. It is registered for 112 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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/winchmore-hill-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2802484  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 843-849 Green Lanes, London, N21 2RX
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 020 3319 7333
- Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/winchmore-hill/winchmore-hill-nursery/
- Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2802484

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 17 June 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/16/2802484

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2802484). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802484)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802484)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802484)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1620577)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Enfield that publish fees charge £45–£108.90 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 843-849 Green Lanes, London, N21 2RX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.634139,-0.094441

- Station: Winchmore Hill, 0.3 miles
- Station: Grange Park, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodcroft Wildspace, 0.5 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 Enfield there are about 4.2 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 Reggio Emilia inspired approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. The 2025 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Outstanding. Its website also names a sensory room, children's yoga, dance and movement, an art studio (atelier) and library visits.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegan options and healthy snacks provided. It describes the kitchen as allergy-aware.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery manager contacts parents before the start date to book settling-in sessions, so children can explore the setting and meet the team before full days begin. It also names a key person system and settling-in sessions as part of its care.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### Safety

The 2025 Ofsted inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/enfield/winchmore-hill)

### Getting a place

Its website says the process is to find the nursery, visit to meet the team, and then be guided through registering for a place before settling-in and the first day.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (April 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Keble Preparatory School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grange Park Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Palmers Green High School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Edmonton County School | All-through | 2–18 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Firs Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Raglan Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Tree House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-tree-house-ey357805) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Sparkes Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sparkes-preschool-2692442) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Carey Hall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carey-hall-preschool-ey547770) | Good |  | 12:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Winchmore Hill House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winchmore-hill-house-2714269) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Green Dragon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-dragon-nursery-ey386301) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Maple Montessori Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maple-montessori-pre-school-2526233) | Outstanding | £71 | 08:45–15:15 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School's opening hours?

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 17 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School take?

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What approach does Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School follow?

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School have outdoor space?

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School support children with SEND?

Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

Winchmore Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Winchmore Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 020 3319 7333 and visit www.grandiruk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2802484)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/winchmore-hill/winchmore-hill-nursery/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winchmore+Hill%2C+Enfield%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgbL8zCwZdkgR3gzEVQ4tZHU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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