Opening hours
Breakfast Club: 7.45-8.30, Morning Sessions: 9.00-12.30, Sleep (Baby room): 12.30-14.20, Afternoon session: 14.00-17.30, Full day Monday - Thursday: 7.45-17.30, Friday: 7.45-14.00
Bookie's Babes
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
18 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Barnet
About this day nursery
Bookie’s Babes is an Edgware-based nursery that originated from an Ofsted-registered childminding service in Stanmore, established by Sarah Bookbinder. In 2015, it expanded into a dedicated nursery setting.
The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to two and a half years and older, with various age-specific rooms including an additional baby room, a current baby room, and a toddler room. The setting maintains a nurturing, home-from-home atmosphere while adhering to strict staff-to-child ratios.
Sarah Bookbinder, the owner, is actively involved in daily operations and excels in parent communication, working closely with the nursery manager, Heena Shivji. Heena, a highly experienced and passionate manager with over 13 years in nursery settings, is Level 3 qualified in childcare.
The dedicated team of qualified nursery practitioners is DBS checked, committed to continuous training, and works as key workers to ensure consistent care and support for each child’s emotional well-being.
What it's like
Children at this setting thrive, as they form strong bonds with caring staff. Staff fully understand the importance of secure attachments for children's emotional well-being. Children feel safe and secure as they benefit from a well-established key-person system.
Government-funded childcare from 9 monthsOpen all year roundAge-specific rooms for developmentSensory room and outdoor spaceHome-from-home nurturing environment
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Age range
3 months - 2.5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bookie's Babes
Last inspected 30 March 2023
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 at this setting thrive, as they form strong bonds with caring staff. Staff fully understand the importance of secure attachments for children's emotional well-being. Children feel safe and secure as they benefit from a well-established key-person system.
Inspector highlights
- Leadership and management are strong at this nursery.
- Staff use assessments to plan activities that ensure children meet expectations in all areas of development.
- Transitions between rooms are individually arranged for each child, ensuring a smooth move.
- The manager provides effective leadership and high levels of support for staff well-being.
- Children have a wide range of resources available both inside and outdoors, with staff supporting their exploration.
Areas to develop
- 1improve staff interaction with children to model the use of language, extend vocabulary and support their communication and language skills.
Inspection #10264288 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that they have noticed progress in their children's speech and language ability since they have started at the nursery.
They remark on how their children benefit from the secure relationships they have with the staff, who know the children very well.
They say the staff are kind and welcoming in their approach, including the support they provide for parents throughout the year.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children have a wide range of resources available to them inside and outdoors. Staff provide children with a good range of opportunities to explore the outdoor area, and from a young age children can choose whether they want to play indoors or outside.
Parent Reviews of Bookie's Babes
5.0
(1)
Rudi Laskowicz
3 years ago
A very caring and nurturing nursery. Very professional. Highly recommended!
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Inspection history
Date: June 2017
- March 2023Good
- June 2017Good
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