--- title: "Highbury Day Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/highbury-day-nursery-n5-1fp-ey490889 description: "Highbury Day Nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.1/5 from 10 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Highbury Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 4.1 (10 Google reviews) · Unit A, Highbury Stadium Square, London, N5 1FP · Islington Number of places 70 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority Islington ## About this day nursery Highbury Day Nursery, part of Bright Horizons, provides an enriching environment for children to begin their educational journey. The day nursery focuses on fostering a healthy and happy start, enabling each child to flourish through exceptional care and early years education. Dedicated and inspiring staff are committed to making a positive difference in each child's daily experience. The nursery provides an all-inclusive "Bright Bundle" that covers not only outstanding care and early learning but also nutritious meals and essential items like nappies and wipes. The curriculum, known as the "Bright Beginnings Curriculum," incorporates five key learning areas, integrating them into activities designed to build practical and life skills. The approach, termed "The Nurture Approach," aims to lay foundational skills for children to reach their full potential. Additionally, the nursery places importance on outdoor adventures, offering access to outdoor spaces, Forest School initiatives, and an Eco-Schools programme to support a child’s development through nature. They offer comprehensive support for families navigating childcare funding options, including government-backed schemes, and provide various resources and guidance to help parents understand eligibility and application processes. Our ethos Highbury Day Nursery's pedagogical approach, "The Nurture Approach," focuses on fostering foundational skills to help children reach their full potential. They integrate the "Bright Beginnings Curriculum" into activities designed to build practical life skills. The nursery also emphasises outdoor adventures and nature through Forest School and an Eco-Schools programme, aiming to provide an enriching educational journey with exceptional care. What it's like Children are happy and thrive in this stimulating and welcoming environment. Staff are friendly and attentive to children's needs, with positive relationships helping children feel valued. Children behave well, showing respect for others and encouraging friends to join in. All-inclusive "Bright Bundle" The Nurture Approach Bright Beginnings Curriculum Outdoor adventures and Forest School Support with childcare funding ## Pricing & funding Fees are payable monthly in advance by direct debit. Standard fees are calculated over 52.2 weeks, while government-funded places use a 50-week stretched model. Funded session fees itemise additional hours and food (three meals and snacks daily). Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Fees must be paid in advance by monthly direct debit. - Standard fees are invoiced for 52.2 weeks over 12 months. - Funded fees are based on a 50-week stretched model. - Funded sessions include three meals and snacks daily. ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks provided; includes 3 meals and snacks daily for funded sessions. Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Highbury Day Nursery Last inspected 23 August 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy and thrive in a stimulating and welcoming environment. - The curriculum is well planned and sequenced, and staff identify any gaps in learning quickly. - Settling-in procedures are effective, helping children feel safe and secure. - Staff support all children's emotional well-being, offering praise and reassurance. - Staff plan carefully to develop all children's physical skills, including fine and gross motor skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to build on and provide further challenge to extend children's learning - 2 improve how transitions for younger children are arranged to ensure their learning needs are met at all times Inspection #10307113 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50228648) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff plan carefully to develop all children's physical skills. Babies crawl and cruise around furniture confidently. Toddlers and pre-school children have fun running, jumping, and learning to balance. This helps improve their big muscles. ## Google Reviews of Highbury Day Nursery 4.1 (10 Google reviews) Duncan Boanas-Evans 11 months ago Our son has attended this nursery for around 10 months and has absolutely thrived. The staff are wonderful and he has absolutely loved coming to nursery every day, we can't thank the team enough! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21NM05ubHpUMWc0Yld0VVlXMDBhV3B5UTJGbmEzYxAB!2m1!1s0x48761b82be3c04e1:0x568feb4c1f1bed55) Laura Augustin 2 years ago Amazing nursery, staff truly care about children, lots of activities proposed depending on age and development. Great communication and great food. Our toddler is very happy to go to this nursery and we can only recommend! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4bHBUS1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x48761b82be3c04e1:0x568feb4c1f1bed55) Neomi Smith 3 years ago As a parent I was looking for a nursery for my 3 month old. The person that was showing us around was not the manager and did not have all the information that was needed to register. As I was shown around I noticed that the staff was not interacting with the children instead they was chatting amongst themselves. The children were just left without any input from the adults. I went home that day feeling that I couldn't leave my child here Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4eHZIUjFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b82be3c04e1:0x568feb4c1f1bed55) David Alexandraki-Berrie 4 years ago Review for Bright Horizon's approach to new parents wanting to register their children (not this specific branch): I had three appointments booked and they were all wrong! I went to both nurseries - in Finsbury Park and in Arsenal only to find the team very surprised to see me. They had no records of bookings. Two days wasted. Plus, last week, the appointment made for Finsbury park was cancelled an hour before (never mind my husband taking leave to go see the place) as the admin person realised that the nursery don't do tours on Fridays. Unacceptable. I will definitely be not sending my child here. My friend was told she had a place for June, and when May came they told her it is actually in November (for Stoke Newington branch). Unacceptable stuff. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyMFlPMkxnEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b82be3c04e1:0x568feb4c1f1bed55) Claudia Urquiola 6 years ago Great nursery, staff is amazing. Perfect for your kids first few years before they are ready to go to school. Weekly Spanish and Football lessons too so varied curriculum to create a more enhanced learning environment. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM0cUlLOXJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b82be3c04e1:0x568feb4c1f1bed55) Reviews from Google for Highbury Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6237462721103392085&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2016 - August 2023 Good - April 2019 Outstanding - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Highbury Day Nursery ### What size of nursery is Highbury Day Nursery? ### Which funded childcare options does Highbury Day Nursery accept? ### Is Highbury Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What do the fees at Highbury Day Nursery say? ### How are meals handled at Highbury Day Nursery? ### How did Highbury Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Highbury Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Conewood Childrens Centre Nursery Islington · N5 1DL 3.9(45 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/conewood-childrens-centre-nursery-n5-1dl-2589934 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Sam Morris Centre Nursery Islington · N7 7JG 5.0(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sam-morris-centre-nursery-n7-7jg-131732 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Be Me Day Nurseries Highbury London · N5 1GF 5.0(10 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/be-me-day-nursery-highbury-n5-1gf-2535621 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Highbury Community Nursery London · N5 1TL 4.4(21 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/highbury-community-nursery-n5-1tl-131695 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Little Angels Day Nursery & Pre-School London · N5 2LL 5.0(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-pre-school-n5-2ll-131707 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Ambler Children's Centre and Extended School London · N4 2DR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ambler-children-s-centre-and-extended-school-n4-2dr-ey340678 See all nurseries in London →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=London ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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The person that was showing us around was not the manager and did not have all the information that was needed to register. As I was shown around I noticed that the staff was not interacting with the children instead they was chatting amongst themselves. The children were just left without any input from the adults. I went home that day feeling that I couldn't leave my child here", "datePublished": "2023-05-16T12:52:20.212022Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "David Alexandraki-Berrie" }, "reviewBody": "Review for Bright Horizon's approach to new parents wanting to register their children (not this specific branch):\n\nI had three appointments booked and they were all wrong!\nI went to both nurseries - in Finsbury Park and in Arsenal only to find the team very surprised to see me. They had no records of bookings. Two days wasted.\nPlus, last week, the appointment made for Finsbury park was cancelled an hour before (never mind my husband taking leave to go see the place) as the admin person realised that the nursery don't do tours on Fridays.\n\nUnacceptable. I will definitely be not sending my child here.\n\nMy friend was told she had a place for June, and when May came they told her it is actually in November (for Stoke Newington branch). Unacceptable stuff.", "datePublished": "2022-05-17T14:30:07.971364Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Claudia Urquiola" }, "reviewBody": "Great nursery, staff is amazing. Perfect for your kids first few years before they are ready to go to school. 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