Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End

About this early years setting

Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End, located in London, N8 9BG, offers care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years. The preschool operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, providing a high-quality learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

The setting received a 'Strong standard' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 6th July 2026 for its behaviour, attitudes, curriculum, and leadership. Children arrive with excitement and quickly engage in activities, making significant progress and developing confidence, independence, and resilience.

The curriculum is well-sequenced and ambitious, reflecting children's interests and building on their existing knowledge and skills, with staff expertly using conversations to extend learning and vocabulary. Leaders and staff are deeply committed to inclusive practice, swiftly identifying individual needs through robust assessments and providing targeted interventions, including dedicated sensory spaces and specialised training for staff, particularly in special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) provision.

Outdoors, children enjoy caring for the nursery garden, planting and observing vegetables, fostering an understanding of nature and healthy lifestyles. Parents speak highly of the care, education, and early intervention support provided, appreciating the ongoing communication about their child's progress.

Our ethos

Creative Explorers Preschool fosters children's innate curiosity and creative thinking through play, exploration, and critical discussion. They emphasise outdoor play, nature, healthy eating, hands-on creative activities, and exploring diverse cultures, aiming for holistic child development within a secure and affectionate setting.

What it's like

Children arrive at nursery with excitement and enthusiasm. They quickly immerse themselves in chosen activities, revisiting interests like nursery renovations and building with construction blocks. Outdoors, children enjoy caring for the garden, planting seeds, and watering vegetables.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured according to three age groups: under 2 years, 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 5 years. Within each age band, parents can choose between full day, morning, or afternoon sessions, with rates decreasing as the child grows older.