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4.7★ average from 1,872 parent reviews on Google

There are 107 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Barnet on our register. At their latest inspection: 12 rated Outstanding, 75 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 6 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,915 Google reviews across 77 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 62 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 54 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Barnet at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Barnet.

107
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.7★
1,915 parent reviews
62
Accept funded hours
54
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding12
  • Good75
  • Requires improvement2

18 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 6 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Barnet?
We list 107 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Barnet, 104 of which have a Barnet address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Barnet are rated Outstanding?
12 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Barnet. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Barnet?
Across 77 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Barnet have left 1,915 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Barnet?
62 of the 107 nurseries in Barnet (58%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Barnet take babies?
54 settings in Barnet are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.