Opening hours
7.30am – 6.30pm
Bowes Park Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
91 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Haringey
About this day nursery
Bowes Park Nursery, established in 1998, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Conveniently located near Bowes Park railway station and Bounds Green tube station, the nursery provides a comprehensive childcare and early education experience.
Their philosophy integrates both aspects, aiming to build a strong foundation for each child's individual needs. The nursery’s daily structure is designed to be both enjoyable and fruitful, encouraging children's natural curiosity through various preschool activities.
Following the EYFS curriculum, Bowes Park Nursery ensures a broad, balanced, and relevant educational programme. The premises are deliberately designed to be light and spacious, fostering independent learning and collaborative play, complemented by a substantial 100ft landscaped garden for outdoor exploration.
With a team of highly trained and qualified staff, the nursery is committed to providing high-quality, reliable childcare in a safe and welcoming atmosphere, evidenced by their Ofsted accreditation.
Our ethos
Bowes Park Nursery integrates the EYFS curriculum with a focus on building a strong foundation for each child's individual needs. Their philosophy encourages natural curiosity through preschool activities in a light, spacious environment that fosters independent learning and collaborative play, complemented by a large garden for outdoor exploration.
What it's like
Staff have strong relationships with all children, particularly the youngest, building strong attachments and understanding their key person role. They ensure babies and toddlers are well cared for, receiving attention and support, with babies enthusiastically joining in songs. Children behave very well due to high expectations, with staff quickly addressing unwanted behaviour. Managers design and implement the curriculum effectively, considering what children should learn through activities.
EYFS CurriculumSpacious GardenQualified StaffEstablished 1998
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
- Registration Fee£80 / session
- Deposit (part-time)£200 / session
- Deposit (full-time)£400 / session
Key facts
Age range
6 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
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Session types
morning, afternoon
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Bowes Park Nursery
Last inspected 31 January 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff have strong relationships with all children, particularly the youngest, building strong attachments and understanding their key person role. They ensure babies and toddlers are well cared for, receiving attention and support, with babies enthusiastically joining in songs. Children behave very well due to high expectations, with staff quickly addressing unwanted behaviour. Managers design and implement the curriculum effectively, considering what children should learn through activities.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff create a broad and balanced curriculum, planning appropriate activities that build on children's prior knowledge.
- The nursery benefits from a strong management team, with a knowledgeable manager and clear vision.
- A strong focus is placed on early literacy, with staff introducing new and rich vocabulary and enhancing stories with props.
- Children's good health is promoted well through daily toothbrushing and learning about hygiene.
- Staff are good role models, giving clear messages about behaviour expectations and consistently modelling good manners.
Areas to develop
- 1refine the organisation of lunchtime routines so staff are fully prepared, and children do not have to wait unnecessarily
- 2encourage children who are less confident to contribute and express their ideas during group activities.
Inspection #10282972 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"Parents speak highly of the care and education their children receive."
"They commend the staff for their hard work and support for their children's progress."
"They comment on feeling fully informed through verbal communication and the mobile app."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
This helps all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress in their learning and development.
Parent Reviews of Bowes Park Nursery
4.2
(27)
Ruth Townsend
2 years ago
We have a 4 year old and a 1 year old currently at Bowes Park Nursery. We couldn’t recommend the nursery more. Both love their time there and we, as parents, always feel secure when they’re there. All the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond the call of duty. Our four year old is starting school in September and thanks to Bowes Park Nursery feels very prepared. She is starting to write, spell and do basic maths already. She also loves her weekly football, dance and French classes. It is a lovely environment. Thank you so much ++++++
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Claire Bradshaw
2 years ago
My son has been going here for 3 years, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. He has settled in quickly to every room he's been in and goes in with a smile each day - the staff are fun and extremely caring and the whole team go out their way to make it a happy and safe place. The outdoor area is one of the best in the area and the food is varied and healthy - my son eats things at nursery that he won't eat at home! He loves the French, dance and music they do each week and has always formed a special bond with his key person in each room. The management team are very present and run the nursery extremely well. We love it!
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Jennifer Gainey
2 years ago
We have our 4 year old at Bowes Park Nursery. She absolutely loves her teachers and friends. Always lots of smiles when picking her up and she’s excited to tell me about her day. Our 4 year old starts school in September and she feels completely ready for the next stage thanks to the teachers at Bowes Park. Our next child is due to start at the Bowes Park Nursery in September. We look forward to seeing his experience play out- and feel confident he is in good hands.
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Sonia Ciezarek
2 years ago
Amazing nursery setting with kind and loving staff. We have been with this nursery since 2018, with both my daughter and son attending. They have had such a wonderful experience here, the days are full of varied activities. The staff are wonderful and make it so much fun for the children. My son is prepped and ready for school now and we are sad to leave. We couldn't be more grateful for everything the nursery have done!
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Sarah Matthews
2 years ago
Bowes Park is a really lovely nursery. All the staff are wonderful and treat the children with love and respect. It is really well managed and parents are kept constantly informed about the children’s progress. We were so happy to find Bowes Park after a negative experience at a different nursery, it is a very happy place and I would definitely recommend it to any parents looking for a great nursery.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: April 2004
- January 2024Good
- February 2023Requires improvement
- June 2017Outstanding
- November 2016Good
- June 2016Inadequate
- November 2012Good
- July 2012Good
- April 2004Requires improvement
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