Opening hours
Core hours are 8.00am until 6.00pm. Half Days AM: 8am-1pm or PM: 1pm -6pm
Be Me Day Nurseries Angel
Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2024)
Number of places
70 places
Age range
—
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Islington
About this day nursery
Be Me Day Nurseries Angel is part of a family-operated group that has been providing childcare since 2013, previously under the name Monkey Puzzle. The nursery is committed to fostering an environment where children feel secure, celebrated, and encouraged to develop their true selves.
Their philosophy, encapsulated by the "Be Me" brand, centres on embracing individuality and diversity. The nursery aims to instil values such as kindness, curiosity, creativity, bravery, and resilience in children, drawing inspiration from various literary figures and personal affirmations.
They have a strong track record, boasting 11 years of excellence in early years education and six consecutive "Outstanding" Ofsted inspection ratings. The team is dedicated to helping children and families learn and thrive together, valuing authenticity and promoting family values within their diverse staff.
Located in Angel, London N1, this nursery is one of five branches across London and St Albans.
What it's like
Children and babies are very happy, safe and content at this inclusive, warm and welcoming nursery. Children form extremely close bonds with staff, who provide the children with excellent care as they sensitively anticipate and attend to their needs with warmth and understanding. Children's interests and love of learning are at the heart of every decision staff make.
Family-operatedOutstanding Ofsted ratingsFocus on individuality and diversityValues-led approach
Pricing & funding
Fees are calculated across 51 weeks of the year and invoiced monthly in advance. The nursery offers full-day sessions during core hours as well as morning and afternoon half-day sessions. Fees are reviewed annually in September.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Fees are due in advance on the 1st of each month.
- Calculated over 51 weeks of the year, closing between Christmas and New Year.
- Fees remain payable during sickness, personal holidays, and bank holidays.
- A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place.
- Funding is available from the term after the 9-month mark or 2nd/3rd birthday.
- Core hours are 8.00am to 6.00pm, with half-day sessions available.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Be Me Day Nurseries Angel
Last inspected 30 May 2024
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children and babies are very happy, safe and content at this inclusive, warm and welcoming nursery. Children form extremely close bonds with staff, who provide the children with excellent care as they sensitively anticipate and attend to their needs with warmth and understanding. Children's interests and love of learning are at the heart of every decision staff make.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff expertly plan an educational programme that is highly ambitious for all children.
- Staff consistently challenge toddlers during their play to extend their development.
- Staff use a wide range of impressive strategies to support children's language development.
- Staff encourage children to find out about diversity in their wider world through creative arts, reading and celebration.
- Children learn about healthy lifestyles.
Inspection #10335852 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive swift and targeted support from highly trained staff. They work successfully with other professionals and parents. This helps children to make strong progress.
Outdoor space
When playing with wheeled toys in the outside play area, children ask their friends if they can have a turn.
Parent Reviews of Be Me Day Nurseries Angel
4.6
(10)
Kristina Johansson
10 months ago
We’re so happy with this nursery! Our daughter has been there since joining the baby room and is now in toddler room and has been so happy the entire time she’s been there. The staff really care about the children and they’ve been amazing with our daughter. We feel so supported and cared for. It’s a beautiful space and they are always doing such fun and creative activities each day, my daughter genuinely can’t wait to go because it’s so much fun for her. It’s the best feeling to have a child clearly love their nursery and all the staff there. Can’t say enough good things!
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Tinter Web
7 years ago
Truly Outstanding in Every Sense of the word. My son has been in attendance for the last year and still goes there now and absolutely loves it and looks forward to going in each day. On-site kitchen team, who cater for allergy needs with a consultant dietician overseeing the menu. The staff are attentive to all the children with a cap on class size with a really good ratio and every child has their own assigned member of staff. Frequent parents evenings (like big school) you can track their early years progress on line and they hand over to you when you come to collect your child each day, just a little insight into their highlights of the day. Wonderful Team.
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Tara Nestor
4 years ago
We have had a wonderful experience at MPA. Our son started nursery when he was 8 months old and we always felt he was exceptionally well cared for. All of the carers were brilliant and our son developed a particularly strong bond with his key carer, Kathrin, while he was in the baby room. He transitioned to the toddler room when he was around 21 months old and it didn’t take long for him to develop a strong bond with his new carers. So much time, thought and energy is put into the children at each stage of development. We watched in amazement as our son developed at MPA. He is confident and sociable and enjoys being amongst his friends on a daily basis. He loves going to nursery every morning and he is full of excitement coming out at the end of each day. We can’t thank the team members enough for their efforts and input and would highly recommend MPA.
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C. Jorcin
7 years ago
Although my child enjoyed his time at Monkey Puzzle Angel, our experience as parents / clients was very different. Awfully expensive. Huge staff turnover. Poor management of the relationship with parents. Outdoor space is tiny. And we have noticed a decline in the level of service as soon as they received their ofsted rating...
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Catharina von Franck
5 years ago
Transparent communication, daily pictures and updates and the kids generally love going!
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Inspection history
Date: June 2018
- May 2024Outstanding
- June 2018Outstanding
Frequently asked about Be Me Day Nurseries Angel
About the setting
Monkey Puzzle Angel registered in 2016 in the London Borough of Islington. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round, excluding public holidays. It is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. The nursery employs 18 staff, including the manager. Two members of staff hold a level 6 qualification, one holds a level 5 qualification, eight are qualified to level 3 and one is qualified to level 2.
- URN
- EY499770
- Registered person
- MP Angel LLP
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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