--- title: "Agar Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/agar-nursery-nw1-9su-ey384715 description: "Agar Nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Agar Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · Agar Childrens Centre, Wrotham Road, LONDON, NW1 9SU · Camden Number of places 66 places Age range 2–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Camden ## About this day nursery Agar Nursery, situated in the London Borough of Camden, provides a nurturing and secure environment where children are greeted warmly by kind staff. The day nursery, which operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm all year round, except for two weeks in August, Christmas, and bank holidays, caters to children aged two to three years old. The curriculum, overseen by a team of 13 qualified staff with early years qualifications between levels 3 and 6, is ambitious and focuses strongly on developing communication and language skills for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. Staff set high expectations, resulting in good behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning. The day nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with families and health professionals to ensure tailored interventions. Children are encouraged to be independent and confident, learning good oral hygiene and practicing self-feeding. They also enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious meals, often featuring produce grown in the nursery garden, fostering a connection with where their food comes from. Strong parental partnerships are a hallmark of Agar Nursery, with parents consistently praising the regular communication and support that contributes to their children's progress and happiness. Overall, Agar Nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its most recent inspection on 5 September 2023, for overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Our ethos Agar Nursery focuses strongly on developing communication and language skills for all children, setting high expectations for behaviour, positive attitudes, and independence. They foster strong parental partnerships and provide tailored interventions for children with SEND. The nursery also aims to connect children with their food source through its garden. What it's like Children are greeted with a warm welcome from staff who are kind and nurturing. They are happy and safe as they play and share experiences with friends and staff. Staff have high expectations for every child, who behave well and have a good attitude to learning. Warm welcome Strong communication development Good SEND support Healthy eating Strong parental partnerships Good behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Agar Nursery Last inspected 5 September 2023 · Jacqueline Halpin 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 Inspector highlights - Children are greeted with a warm welcome from staff who are kind and nurturing. - There is a strong emphasis on developing communication and language within the curriculum. - Children with SEND are well supported in the nursery. - Staff build strong attachments with their key children and teach them how to be independent and confident. - Children enjoy healthy snacks and freshly prepared nutritious meals. Areas to develop - 1 further strengthen reflective practice to identify what improvements would have the greatest impact on children's involvement and concentration in all rooms - 2 strengthen the systems in place for the monitoring and development of staff practice so that it is of a consistently high quality. Inspection #10306116 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229739) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They appreciate the regular communication, so they know what their children are learning. > They appreciate the support they receive so that their children make good progress in their development. > They say how happy their children are to come to nursery each day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and leaders have high expectations for every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is ambitious to ensure every child reaches their full potential. The setting works closely with families and a range of health professionals to ensure interventions are in place to support individual needs. Outdoor space Children roll car tyres and squeal in delight as they manoeuvre the tyres across the playground. Children can eat what they grow from the nursery garden. They excitedly check the garden in the morning to see what vegetables have ripened, and are ready to be prepared, shared and eaten. Inspection history Date: June 2009 - September 2023 Good - March 2019 Good - June 2016 Outstanding - June 2013 Requires improvement - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Agar Nursery ### Is Agar Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Agar Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Agar Nursery cost? ### Does Agar Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Agar Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Agar Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Agar Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Agar Nursery accept? ### Does Agar Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Agar Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Agar Nursery? ### How do I contact Agar Nursery or arrange a visit? ## About the setting Agar Children's Centre registered in 2008 and is situated in the London Borough of Camden. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for two weeks in August, Christmas and bank holidays. The setting provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years old. A team of 13 members of staff is employed to work with the children. All staff hold early years qualifications between levels 3 and 6. URN EY384715 Registered person London Borough of Camden Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Agar Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Kido Camden London · NW1 9RY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kido-camden-nw1-9ry-2533677 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Woodentots Hive Babies London · NW1 0SY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-hive-babies-nw1-0sy-2640779 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham London · NW5 2DR 4.9(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caversham-nw5-2dr-ey435722 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### MEplace King's Cross London · N1 0AZ 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/meplace-king-s-cross-n1-0az-2805204 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### PACE - Fairfield Playcentre London · NW1 7LR 4.6(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-play-centre-nw1-7lr-ey451932 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Montessori Garden Nursery School London · NW5 2BP 4.7(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-nw5-2bp-ey495678 See all nurseries in LONDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LONDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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