Opening hours
7:30am-6pm
Cupcakes Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Barnet
About this day nursery
Cupcakes Nursery, an independent, family-run establishment founded in 2006, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located in North Finchley, London, the nursery focuses on holistic development, with activities designed to foster emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.
They emphasise a stimulating, safe, and caring atmosphere where individuality is celebrated. The curriculum incorporates both structured learning and free play, informed by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Cupcakes Nursery is committed to providing a multicultural environment, exposing children to diverse aspects of the community. They utilise an online platform, Blossom, to keep parents updated on their child's progress and daily activities.
The nursery also offers unique enrichment programmes, including weekly Spanish lessons through Mini Lingos and physical activities with Galaxy Fitness for their older children. Open 48 weeks a year, Cupcakes Nursery supports children in becoming independent learners and aims to build on each child's strengths, interests, and curiosities, guiding them to explore the world and develop new skills.
Our ethos
Cupcakes Nursery is committed to the holistic development of children aged 6 months to 5 years, fostering emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in a stimulating, safe, and caring atmosphere. Their approach is informed by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, incorporating structured learning and free play to guide children in becoming independent learners who explore the world and develop new skills based on their strengths, interests, and curiosities. They also emphasise a multicultural environment and offer unique enrichment programmes.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled at Cupcakes Nursery, developing strong bonds with staff, which supports their emotional well-being and provides a secure foundation for learning. Staff have high expectations and provide an inclusive environment where children's unique backgrounds and abilities are valued, with effective use of additional funding to help all children access the ambitious curriculum.
Family-runMulticultural environmentSpanish lessonsPhysical activities
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
6 months - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
AM Session, School Day, Full day
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Cupcakes Nursery
Last inspected 28 March 2023 · Sarah Crawford
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 settled at Cupcakes Nursery, developing strong bonds with staff, which supports their emotional well-being and provides a secure foundation for learning. Staff have high expectations and provide an inclusive environment where children's unique backgrounds and abilities are valued, with effective use of additional funding to help all children access the ambitious curriculum.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has a clear vision for the nursery, including effective supervision and ongoing training for staff.
- Staff know the children well and are swift to identify any gaps in their learning, providing targeted support.
- Staff promote children's speaking and listening skills effectively, using strategies such as visual cues where necessary.
- Children have fun at the nursery and show positive attitudes to their learning.
- Staff provide effective support for children's physical and mental well-being, being extremely sensitive to children's emotional needs.
Areas to develop
- 1The provider should support staff to adapt and reshape some planned routines and activities, to fully maximise children's engagement and enjoyment in their learning.
Inspection #10280319 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents state that their children are happy to attend the nursery and develop great relationships with the nurturing staff.
They comment that staff teach children many key skills and instil them with a love for learning.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those who receive funding and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Staff use strategies such as visual cues where necessary, to help children who speak English as an additional language and those with SEND to communicate.
Outdoor space
Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active, including daily outdoor play and weekly sports sessions.
Parent Reviews of Cupcakes Nursery
4.0
(8)
Woonie
5 months ago
Sent my eldest daughter there and she loved it. Now my 1yr old is also going to Cupcakes and I know she will have the best time. I'm at ease and do not have to worry as the staff are brilliant with both my girls and they come home happy. Thank you Carol, Kasey, Becs and Christine. x
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Shiran Avni
2 years ago
Sent my eldest and now my youngest. Staff are lovely, attentive and my daughter absolutely loves going there.
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Natalia Garbuzlaeva
2 years ago
My son absolutely loves going there! And all stuff is very friendly and caring!
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David Vinden
7 years ago
Lovely staff very nice nursery would recommend 5 stars
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Sylvia Latter
8 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: February 2014
- March 2023Good
- September 2017Good
- February 2014Good
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