--- title: "Holly Lodge Nursery, Highgate | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/holly-lodge-nursery-n6-6ed-ey477571 description: "Holly Lodge Nursery in Highgate — rated Good by Ofsted. 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 # Holly Lodge Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 5.0 (9 Google reviews) · Holly Lodge Family Centre, Oakeshott Avenue, Highgate, N6 6ED · Camden Number of places 22 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Camden ## About this day nursery Holly Lodge Nursery, located in Highgate and operated by Queen's Crescent Community Association (QCCA), offers a nurturing environment for children from under six months to five years old. The day nursery aims to provide a 'home from home' atmosphere, encouraging child-led learning and active parent involvement. It facilities include a 'Daisy Room' for babies up to 24 months with its own garden, and a 'Sunflower Room' for two-to-five-year-olds, also with direct garden access, promoting messy play both indoors and out. The day nursery operates during term times from 8 am to 6 pm and boasts a capacity of around 40 children. It provides healthy, home-cooked meals prepared by a qualified chef, accommodating all dietary needs, with staff trained in food hygiene. Holly Lodge Nursery also offers various enrichment activities such as cooking, yoga, and gardening, with plans to introduce a weekly forest school. As part of the QCCA family, it provides flexibility for parents by offering access to its sister Caversham Nursery during holidays. The nursery received a 'good' rating from Ofsted in 2022, recognising its warm and friendly environment where children feel safe and emotionally secure. Our ethos Holly Lodge Nursery aims to provide a 'home from home' atmosphere, encouraging child-led learning and active parent involvement. They offer enrichment activities like cooking, yoga, and gardening, with plans for a forest school, and focus on creating a warm, friendly, safe, and emotionally secure environment. What it's like Children arrive at nursery with excitement and enthusiasm and receive a warm welcome from the friendly and caring staff team. This nurturing approach helps them to feel at ease and settle in quickly. Staff praise children for their efforts, helping to build their self-esteem and confidence. Child-led learning Home-cooked meals Forest school planned Part of QCCA family ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full day, core day, or half day sessions, with weekly rates also available for children aged 0 to 3 years. Additional hours and lunches are billed separately for funded sessions. Registration fees and deposits apply but are waived for funded-only bookings. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Registration fee and refundable deposit are waived for funded-only places. - A recommended deposit can be paid by funded-only families to secure a place. - Late collection fees apply for pickups outside scheduled times. - Late payment fees are charged if invoices remain unpaid after 10 days. ## Key facts Food Healthy, home-cooked meals prepared by qualified chef, catering to all dietary requirements. Opening hours 8am-6pm during term times Age range Under 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Staff Unknown Registered with Ofsted 2014 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Holly Lodge Nursery Last inspected 27 January 2022 · Catherine Greene 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 - The manager supports staff effectively with regular well-being and supervision meetings, prioritising time for professional development. - Leaders, managers and staff are ambitious and reflect effectively on the overall effectiveness of the nursery to identify improvements. - Staff plan good quality activities that support children to make progress in all aspects of their development and know the children well. - Children demonstrate positive self-esteem and emotional well-being, forming trusting attachments with their key person. - Staff help children to get the best start in their early education effectively, using the curriculum to plan experiences that develop their understanding of the local community. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of some adult-led activities outdoors, particularly to help children remain more focused and engaged in their learning and play - 2 support children who speak English as an additional language to use their home language further as they play and learn, to support their language at home. Inspection #10217242 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50178421) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment very positively about the nursery. > They say that their children cannot wait to attend each day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff promote children's communication and language well, including for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities for physical play and fresh air, both in the outdoor play area and during regular outings. Outdoors, they dig in the sand and splash in the water, thoroughly enjoying balancing and laughing with excitement as they follow each other in a circuit. ## Google Reviews of Holly Lodge Nursery 5.0 (9 Google reviews) Nerea González M. 4 months ago We had first tried a large chain nursery, but it felt corporate and impersonal, with a high turnover of staff. We’re so grateful to the mum at the park who recommended Holly Lodge, it has been exactly what we were hoping for. Our 2-year-old daughter started in October, and it has truly been a blessing. The nursery is warm, welcoming, and full of genuinely caring staff. The team feels connected, everyone seems fully involved, and it’s clear they approach their work with love and dedication. Many of the staff have been there for years, which is reassuring and shows they are valued and well treated. The manager has been incredibly flexible and supportive during our daughter’s settling-in, making the transition smooth and enjoyable. We’ve also been impressed by the quality of the food and the way the nursery includes parents in fun activities. It’s been wonderful to see our daughter engaging with her peers and sharing these experiences with us. We couldn’t recommend Holly Lodge more! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Oa2NFTlBMVVJ5VmpkWGIxbFhVMmRVWVVWNllYYxAB!2m1!1s0x48761a51ba1fe35b:0xe9519811a2434894) Coline Abert 3 months ago Our twins love the Holly Lodge nursery! They've been attending since they were six months old, so for almost two years now. The staff is caring and loving, accommodating and understanding, and always provides fun activities! We're so grateful for all the love and care this nursery gives to our boys. We highly recommend it to any parents! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tod1JuRmFYMmRLZVZvM2RFNUxSSFZJWkRKT1gwRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761a51ba1fe35b:0xe9519811a2434894) Zu Ro 4 months ago Cannot recommend enough. Warm and caring place, my child is so well looked after. She thrives physically and academically, the children build relationships and confidence way above bigger nurseries. The staff are amazing and my whole family will be heartbroken when it’s time to leave. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCbFVHMXZMVVZrWTFKcU5rVkVRMVZGTUd0VWVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x48761a51ba1fe35b:0xe9519811a2434894) Lisa L 4 months ago We love Holly Lodge Nursery—warmly recommended, our little one is having the most fun every day and is so well cared for by the team! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twcldFaHdNekZGUkUxWmJEQTVNMWhIZDFKRFJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761a51ba1fe35b:0xe9519811a2434894) E 7 months ago Outstanding. Our daughter enjoys everyday at this nursery. The team and so caring and dedicated. A home from home. Thank you Holly Lodge Nursery! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aNWRsWnNkWEI0VTBwUlltSjBkMUUyVVVObVJsRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761a51ba1fe35b:0xe9519811a2434894) Reviews from Google for Holly Lodge Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=16812386085454956692&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2014 - January 2022 Good - March 2018 Good - December 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Holly Lodge Nursery ### Which funded hours does Holly Lodge Nursery accept? ### Is Holly Lodge Nursery a private nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What curriculum approach does Holly Lodge Nursery use? ### How many places does Holly Lodge Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Highgate Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Holly Lodge Nursery. - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Hargrave Park School - Under Three Provision London · N19 5BS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hargrave-park-school-under-three-provision-n19-5bs-ey334154 - Provider closed 0.3 mi ### Little Angels Preschool London · N19 5BS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-preschool-n19-5bs-2771485 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Angels Pre-Prep School and Day Nursery London · N19 5BF https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-pre-prep-school-and-day-nursery-n19-5bf-ey286121 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### N Family Club Highgate London · N6 5HX 5.0(22 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-highgate-n6-5hx-2678012 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Archway Children's Centre London · N19 5HE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/archway-children-s-centre-n19-5he-131663 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Archway Day Nursery London · N19 4AB 4.9(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/archway-day-nursery-n19-4ab-2515671 See all nurseries in Highgate →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Highgate ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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