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This provides flexibility for families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Bookie's Babes accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bookie's Babes accepts children ranging from 0 to 2 years old, although their 'AI about' section mentions children up to two and a half years and older. The nursery has various age-specific rooms including a baby room and a toddler room to cater to these different age groups. This ensures tailored care for each developmental stage at Bookie's Babes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Bookie's Babes have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Bookie's Babes has outdoor space available for children. They provide a wide range of resources both indoors and outdoors, giving children ample opportunities to explore. From a young age, children can choose whether they want to play inside or outside at Bookie's Babes, promoting independence. 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Bookie's Babes # Bookie's Babes Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Edgware And District Reform Synagogue, Stonegrove, Edgware, HA8 8AB · Barnet Number of places 18 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 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 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 months Open all year round Age-specific rooms for development Sensory room and outdoor space Home-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. [Request pricing →](https://www.bookiesbabes.com/funding) ## Key facts 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 Age range 3 months - 2.5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bookie's Babes Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10264288 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216100)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY486862) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bookie-s-babes-ha8-8ab-ey486862) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bookie's Babes Last inspected 30 March 2023 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 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 - 1 improve staff interaction with children to model the use of language, extend vocabulary and support their communication and language skills. Inspection #10264288 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216100) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWXcW4_aw3TUky6th5mrbS1o0Lp4PMQIgefyGyGmkqLoiJdSb0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Rudi Laskowicz 3 years ago A very caring and nurturing nursery. Very professional. Highly recommended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCa2JQeEJnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876141f4c135351:0xcffc32360a0d3a9f) Reviews from Google for Bookie's Babes. 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