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Hidaya Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(24 parent reviews) ·Association Of Multicultural Communities Uk, Mitalee Centre, London, N15 3HB · Haringey
Number of places
72 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Haringey

About this day nursery

Hidaya Nursery, operating since 2023 in London N15 3HB, offers 'childcare on non-domestic premises' for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery provides a calm, welcoming, and inclusive environment, where children are supported to develop their communication and language skills, personal, social, and emotional understanding, and physical abilities.

With a strong emphasis on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, the nursery ensures children make progress from their starting points. They offer targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), utilising funding for sensory resources and specific interventions.

Children with emerging language needs are supported through Makaton. The nursery's staff are attentive and responsive, fostering secure relationships that enable children to confidently explore and engage in learning.

Hidaya Nursery maintains an open and positive safeguarding culture, ensuring children are safe and feel valued. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 17:30.

Our ethos

Hidaya Nursery offers a thematic early years education integrating the 5D Thinking Framework, Curiosity Approach, and Reggio Emilia philosophy. Their approach fosters exploration, creativity, and critical thinking, encouraging children to question and understand the world through meaningful experiences. The nursery aims to cultivate confidence, curiosity, and strong character, connecting children to the universe and its creator through observation, dialogue, and critical thinking, ultimately recognising the Maker and valuing creation as a gift.

What it's like

Children experience a calm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where they feel safe, valued, and respected. They form secure relationships with attentive staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their needs. As a result, children confidently explore their surroundings and engage in learning.

Calm and inclusiveStrong communication focusTargeted SEND supportEYFS curriculumPositive learning attitudes

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a weekly basis for Monday to Friday bookings. Parents can choose between part-time morning or afternoon sessions, school days, or full days. Please note that these rates apply to fee-paying parents.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

08:30 to 15:30 during term time. Morning session: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m; Afternoon session: 12:15 p.m - 3:15 p.m; Full day: 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

Staff

Toddler room (2-3 years): 1:5 ratio; 3-5 years room: 1:8 ratio

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hidaya Nursery

Last inspected 12 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Children experience a calm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where they feel safe, valued, and respected. They form secure relationships with attentive staff who know them well and respond sensitively to their needs. As a result, children confidently explore their surroundings and engage in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress from their starting points in all areas of learning.
  • Communication and language skills are developed through interactions and singing activities.
  • Children with SEND receive targeted support and adapted approaches, enabling them to access learning.
  • A calm and positive environment is established, promoting good behaviour and respect.
  • Children develop positive attitudes toward learning and manage emotions with staff guidance.
  • Leaders have designed a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong emphasis on communication, language, and personal development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should review the organisation of large-group times to ensure that sessions are appropriate in length and support children's engagement, particularly for younger children.
  • 2Leaders should ensure that activities are consistently matched to children's developmental stages and starting points so all children are appropriately supported.
  • 3Leaders should strengthen the balance between adult-led and child-initiated learning, providing more opportunities for children to lead their own play and exploration.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well-supported through targeted interventions, adapted approaches, and close collaboration with external professionals and parents. Funding is used purposefully for sensory resources and specific interventions.

EAL / language support

The nursery supports children with emerging language needs through strategies like Makaton, helping them communicate and participate effectively.

Parent Reviews of Hidaya Nursery

5.0
(24)
MUHAMMAD HABIB
2 months ago

Highly recomanded Hidaya Nursery for your lovely angels. I would like to share my personal experience, Our child absolutely loves attending and always has a big smile on his face when we collect him. It’s a true home-from-home setting. The staff are incredibly nurturing and created a warm, welcoming, and fun environment where my child has blossomed in confidence.Also I've seen a major improvement in my child's communication and social skills. Thanks alot to all of you for your amazing work and best wishes for every single step ahead. Jazakallah o khairr

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Haleemah Hussain
3 months ago

I cannot recommend Hidaya Nursery enough. My son has settled in beautifully, and seeing how much he loves his teachers and his friends puts my mind at ease every single day. What sets Hidaya apart for us is the focus on Islamic values and the speech of Arabic. It is amazing to see my son coming home reciting what he has learned and displaying the positive character traits the teachers encourage. The communication is also excellent. The staff are so welcoming and they involve us in everything, ensuring we always know what our son is learning and how he is developing. Jazakallah Hidaya Nursery

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ruksana begum
5 months ago

Hidaya Nursery has truly been a blessing. From my very first visit, I loved the environment, the atmosphere, and the warm setting. Every day my son comes home with a big smile, excited to tell me about the activities he did and the new things he learned. What I love most is how much he adores his teacher. The teachers are incredibly kind, gentle, and dedicated, creating a supportive space where children feel safe, curious, and confident. I’ve seen beautiful growth in his manners, confidence, and understanding of Islamic values. I truly recommend Hidaya Nursery to any parent looking for the best start for their child.

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Mariam Dad
4 months ago

My daughter joined Hidaya in September ‘25 and absolutely loves being there, the environment and learning is very engaging. She has become less shy and has made many friends & her social skills have improved a lot. She has become more confident and independent. Credit goes to the staff members who are amazing Masha’Allah & really put the effort in getting to know the child & their needs. I would highly recommend Hidaya Nursery & pray we get to see “Hidaya primary school” for our kids in the future In’sha’Allah

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Bint Zaki
5 months ago

Both of our children have attended this nursery, and we could not be happier. My daughter had a wonderful experience here, so it was an easy decision to return with my son. The staff are kind, caring, and genuinely committed to nurturing children with strong Islamic values. Our son has grown in confidence, and always comes home excited to share what he has done. The nursery offers a great balance of learning and play in a safe, positive, and loving environment. We are truly grateful for the support and dedication shown to our family. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a place where their child can flourish both educationally and spiritually.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 March 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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