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Academy 4 Kids # Academy 4 Kids Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 209 Friern Barnet Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 0NG · Barnet Number of places 100 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Barnet About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Academy 4 Kids Day Nursery, established in 2003, is located in a historic listed building that was formerly St James’ School for boys. The nursery provides a bright, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. They boast a purpose-built setting with extensive outdoor areas, including a woodland where children can engage in various outdoor activities like digging, planting, and exploring. The curriculum is delivered by qualified staff through child-led activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage. A resident chef prepares nutritious meals daily using fresh produce. The nursery also offers extracurricular activities such as French lessons and physical exercise classes. Parents benefit from available car parking space. Academy 4 Kids aims to provide a happy and nurturing environment, ensuring children develop significantly while feeling cared for. Our ethos Academy 4 Kids nurtures children through a child-led curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, delivered by qualified staff. They provide a happy, caring, and stimulating environment with a focus on significant development and well-being, complemented by outdoor exploration and extracurricular activities. What it's like Managers have implemented prompt improvements and, working with the local authority, ensured staff receive training and supervision so children are cared for in a safe and stimulating learning environment. Staff plan an exciting, interest-led curriculum, form secure attachments with key children, and provide warm, supportive interactions that help children feel confident and independent. Established 2003 Extensive Outdoor Space Qualified Staff Nutritious Meals Extracurricular Activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Registration Fee £50 / session - Deposit £400 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Full Time: 07:30 - 18:30; Morning Session: 07:30 - 13:00; Afternoon Session: 13:30 - 18:30 Session types Full Time, Morning Session, Afternoon Session Food Breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tea included. Prepared by a resident chef using fresh produce. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Academy 4 Kids Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10333458 Lead inspector Siobhan O'Callaghan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252951)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY260044) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=academy-4-kids-n20-0ng) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Academy 4 Kids Last inspected 24 June 2024 · Siobhan O'Callaghan Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Managers have implemented prompt improvements and, working with the local authority, ensured staff receive training and supervision so children are cared for in a safe and stimulating learning environment. Staff plan an exciting, interest-led curriculum, form secure attachments with key children, and provide warm, supportive interactions that help children feel confident and independent. Inspector highlights - Management implemented prompt improvements since the last inspection - Safe and stimulating learning environment - Exciting, interest-led curriculum supporting individual progress - Effective arrangements and targeted support for children with SEND - Warm, supportive staff interactions that build children's independence and resilience Areas to develop - 1 strengthen teaching practice to ensure that children of all ages receive consistent high-quality interactions to support their developing communication and language skills - 2 build on staff's positive teaching of polite behaviours so that all children are consistently supported to understand rules and boundaries. Inspection #10333458 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252951) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There are effective arrangements to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities; targeted support is in place to help all children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Staff read impromptu stories both inside and out in the garden, and parents are invited to observe learning in the 'woodland' area. Children's physical development is emphasised: they learn to climb ladders, balance and jump from heights onto soft mats with supervised risky play. ## Parent Reviews of Academy 4 Kids 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFMSog9dUuefH6Euphr1nity4JHkTIziySk5riFF1XjKyXoG9p=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Pom Harrisberg a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJLXBmbFV3EAE!2m1!1s0x487619c13438bb4b:0xbca61c4a4b11f449) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLumKXAkFFfevAHw4YXjSPNC5wJ5TXjyPkaRu7h8P-d_6u49A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily S 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVeU1YRU9BEAE!2m1!1s0x487619c13438bb4b:0xbca61c4a4b11f449) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIErEExNZu4KN97VBm6YPo7WpEnOSU9jodGw16AT1nJwawjxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tali Brookes 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRdnYzOW1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487619c13438bb4b:0xbca61c4a4b11f449) Reviews from Google for Academy 4 Kids. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13593583630677046345&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: September 2010 - June 2024 Good - January 2024 Inadequate - August 2023 Inadequate - March 2020 Outstanding - June 2016 Good - September 2013 Requires improvement - April 2013 Requires improvement - September 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Academy 4 Kids ### What outdoor space does Academy 4 Kids have? ### Which funded childcare hours does Academy 4 Kids accept? ### From what age does Academy 4 Kids accept children? ### How can Academy 4 Kids be contacted? ### Is Academy 4 Kids Ofsted registered? ### What are the opening hours at Academy 4 Kids? ### Where is Academy 4 Kids located? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Academy 4 Kids. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### N Family Club Whetstone London · N20 9ET 4.8(44 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-whetstone-n20-9et-2668921) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Montessori Busy Bees Nursery in Finchley London · N12 8TP 4.4(20 reviews) ](/nursery/mace-montessori-nursery-n12-8tp-ey435239) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool London · N20 9EA 4.7(11 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-whetstone-day-nursery-and-preschool-n20-9ea-ey275756) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Laurel Way Playgroup London · N12 8AQ 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/laurel-way-playgroup-n12-8aq-147570) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cupcakes Nursery London · N12 9DE 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/cupcakes-nursery-n12-9de-ey468796) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Mara Childrens Nursery and Work Hub London · N20 9BN 4.7(65 reviews) ](/nursery/mara-childrens-nursery-and-work-hub-ltd-n20-9bn-2736572) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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