Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Brown Bears Nursery in London (N22)
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Enfield
About this day nursery
Brown Bears Nursery offers exceptional childcare across two North London locations, Palmers Green and Green Lanes, operating Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm. The nursery prides itself on creating a warm and caring environment where children receive individual attention and support for their personal development, preparing them for future academic and social challenges.
They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on all key areas of development, and regularly assess children's progress while involving parents in the learning journey. The experienced and well-trained staff are dedicated to providing high-quality care, encompassing safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection.
Brown Bears fosters an inclusive atmosphere where each child's unique character is celebrated, and open communication with parents is highly valued, ensuring children are happy and thriving in their nursery experience.
Our ethos
Brown Bears Nursery's approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising comprehensive development across all key areas. They are committed to providing individualised attention and support to foster each child's personal growth, preparing them for future academic and social success. The nursery values a warm, inclusive atmosphere where children's unique qualities are celebrated, and parent-teacher communication is prioritised to ensure a thriving experience for every child.
What it's like
Children are happy and secure in the friendly environment, and they thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff support children
EYFS CurriculumTwo London LocationsExperienced Staff
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2014
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Brown Bears Nursery
Last inspected 2 June 2023 · Louise Harris
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 secure in the friendly environment, and they thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. Staff support children
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy and secure and enjoy their time at the nursery.
- New children settle quickly and build strong bonds with their key persons.
- Children are confident and sociable, behaving well and playing cooperatively.
- Children develop a love of books and staff plan activities based on focus stories.
- The manager values her staff team and prioritises their well-being.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff in adjusting their teaching more swiftly during large-group activities, in response to younger children's varying levels of concentration and engagement.
- 2build on the already good practice and seek further ways to help all staff develop first-rate teaching skills.
Inspection #10285978 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children enthusiastically sing as they tidy away toys in preparation for outdoor play. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language develop their understanding quickly. Staff provide additional support well, using visual prompt cards to support children's understanding of the daily routines and collecting phrases from parents to enable them to communicate with children.
Parent Reviews of Brown Bears Nursery
4.7
(12)
Jessica Thanki
5 months ago
Our daughter has been going here since May and she loves it. She is learning so much. The staff are are fantastic especially Kyra and Jubaida and so is the Nursery director Cheryl. We highly recommend.
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Eva Charalambous
8 months ago
I highly recommend Brown Bears. The staff are kind, caring and professional, with both children and parents. Their particular strength is to make each child feel appreciated for their individual character, and to always maintain an open and professional dialogue with parents.
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Taruna Naik
a year ago
I would definitely recommend Brown Bears Nursery. I have three children who currently attend. The staff are wonderful, they will always have time to speak to you and ensure the children are getting the most out of their time there. They set realistic but stretching targets and I can see the children developing in all areas. It is a very inclusive place and my children above all are happy and love going to nursery.
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Regina Miller
a year ago
I can’t start to let you know how much I loved it at Brown Bears Nursery. The team and children are so diverse and very cultured. They make me feel like family and any questions or struggles I had as a single mom, they would help me with. I love the different cultural food, celebrations and events that they would have, to make everyone feel welcome and appriciate. Brown Bears Nursery will forever be apart of my child’s and I memories and lives. I’ve built relationships that are still standing strong with many of the team and other families as well. Thank you all so much ❤️
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Ranya T
11 years ago
Brown bears is a brilliant nursery! My son has been going there for several months and this is his third nursery (so we've got some to compare too). The team are all helpful and clearly have made a great impression on my little boy. He is developing well under their supervision and loves going there. He will even ask to go on weekends. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a trustworthy team!
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Inspection history
Date: September 2014
- June 2023Good
- October 2017Good
- September 2014Good
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