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Apple Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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4.4(51 parent reviews)
·Appledore House, Friern Barnet Road, LONDON, N11 3DN · Barnet
Number of places
109 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Apple Day Nursery, situated in Friern Barnet with convenient access from North Finchley, Whetstone, Arnos Grove, and Southgate, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year, with flexible morning and afternoon sessions available to accommodate varying family needs.

A minimum of four sessions per week is recommended to ensure children fully benefit from the nursery's educational programme. The fees are comprehensive, covering all essentials such as formula milk, nappies, wipes, creams, and all meals, snacks, and drinks.

The nursery prides itself on adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, adapting it to cater to each child's individual needs and ensuring a consistent and continuous developmental journey. A key person system is in place to support each child's development, with regular meetings held to discuss progress with parents.

Beyond the core curriculum, Apple Day Nursery offers a variety of extra-curricular activities including music, dance, language lessons, and enriching external trips. The nursery also celebrates various events like Christmas and other cultural festivities, fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.

They welcome prospective families to book a visit to experience the setting firsthand, and they provide government-funded childcare options for all age groups.

Our ethos

Apple Day Nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, adapting it to meet each child's individual needs and ensure a consistent developmental journey. They employ a key person system to support each child's development, with regular progress meetings for parents.

What it's like

Children are happy and excited to begin their nursery day. Staff set out inviting learning opportunities for children that incorporates their interests within the broad and ambitiously designed curriculum. Staff encourage children to be independent.

Family-runAll-inclusive feesEYFS CurriculumFlexible Sessions

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a sessional basis with morning and afternoon sessions available. All fees are fully inclusive of meals, snacks, drinks, formula milk, nappies, wipes, and creams. A minimum attendance of four sessions is required.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • registration fee£150 / session
  • deposit (refundable)£300 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 4 sessions required.
  • Fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, formula milk, nappies, wipes, and creams.
  • A non-refundable registration fee of £150 and a refundable deposit of £300 apply.
  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • No refunds or discounts for bank holidays, sickness, holidays, or staff training days.
  • Closed for one week between Christmas and New Year and on bank holidays.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks a year closed on Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

morning sessions, afternoon sessions

Food

All meals, snacks and drinks included.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Apple Day Nursery

Last inspected 18 September 2025

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

Children are happy and excited to begin their nursery day. Staff set out inviting learning opportunities for children that incorporates their interests within the broad and ambitiously designed curriculum. Staff encourage children to be independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and excited to begin their nursery day.
  • Staff know their children well and plan purposeful learning experiences.
  • The promotion of communication and language is a core component of the setting's curriculum.
  • Staff make use of the garden area to extend children's learning.
  • Partnership with parents is good.

Areas to develop

  • 1review how lunch and snack times are organised to minimise waiting times for children.
Inspection #10412472 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe staff at the nursery as warm and nurturing.

They feel communication with the nursery is excellent and they receive daily information and updates through the app as well as verbally.

Parents can see the progress children have made since starting at the nursery, especially in their social and language development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. Staff are swift to identify children that would benefit from additional support and work well with other agencies to implement this.

Outdoor space

Staff make use of the garden area to extend children's learning. Children have opportunities to plant fruits and vegetables and to paint on a large scale using cardboard boxes and rollers.

Parent Reviews of Apple Day Nursery

4.4
(51)
Ketan Patel
7 months ago

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your care and support you have provided for our son. We have seen him grow from a shy, slightly reluctant little toddler who struggled with his speech to a bubbly and outgoing little boy who won't stop talking (and we love it!). A lot of that is down to you and the care you have given him during his time with you. Your care and attention to his needs and development has been great. Staff like Haneefa, Iliana, Blerina, and Shadi in green and purple room and Roma, Selver, Lori and Jonida more recently in yellow room have had such a positive impact on his life (and as a result, to ours as well) and we can't thank you enough. Keep up the wonderful work you do for each and every child. We will miss you all very much

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Romina
8 months ago

We’ve been sending our daughter to this nursery since she was 8 months old — she is now 15 months — and we couldn’t be happier. The nursery is very well organised and the app provides real-time updates on her day, which is very reassuring. The teachers are caring and attentive, and they engage the children in a wide range of activities that truly support their development in many areas. A special mention goes to Hanifa and Blerina, her key teachers, who show great care, warmth and professionalism every day. It’s always a joy to see Mia smiling in the photos we receive, and she genuinely loves going to nursery. We feel at peace knowing she is in such a safe and nurturing environment.

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Maame Akosua
a year ago

My 6year old ( now in primary school) attended Apple Day Nursery and my 2 year old currently attends. It’s such a beautiful atmosphere and environment for any child to grow in. Staff are so nurturing and supportive to children and families. My 6 year old was very much prepared for primary school when time came. She learned so much and staff showed genuine interest in her progress and development. Daily activities for learning and encouragement by staff is exceptional. There’s always very good communication between management, staff and parents which is so helpful. My 2year old is so happy at nursery and is learning so much already. He’s built great relationships with staff and other children and it’s simply beautiful.

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Raffaella Pedoto
a year ago

I am so grateful for the wonderful experience my daughter has had at this nursery. She started when she was just 16 months old, and watching her grow and develop has been an absolute joy. The staff is incredibly supportive, creating an environment where she feels safe, loved, and excited to learn every day. We've seen so much progress in her social skills, language development, and overall confidence. Every day, we can see how much she enjoys going to nursery, and as parents, that brings us so much peace of mind. We're truly happy with the care, attention, and educational foundation she is receiving here. Highly recommend!

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Nikolitsa Nomikou
10 months ago

The team makes an amazing job of taking care of our boy! They have exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be happier. Our son looks forward to joining them every day and it so wonderful to see the positive impact his attendance has on his development. Excellent nursery! Very dedicated and nurturing team that really cares! We are very grateful and I would definitely recommend!

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Inspection history

Date: October 2017

  • September 2025Good
  • May 2022Good
  • October 2017Good

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