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Kido Golders Green

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2021)
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4.3(12 parent reviews) ·St. Albans Vestry, West Heath Drive, London, NW11 7QG · Barnet
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Kido Golders Green is a nursery and preschool located in a repurposed church hall near Golders Green underground station and Golders Hill Park. It offers flexible, year-round childcare with a cutting-edge international curriculum.

The nursery focuses on fostering curiosity and effective learning through STEM, Art, languages like French and Spanish, and project-based activities. Kido also provides an online platform, Kido Club, with tailored activities to support individual learning goals and prepare children for their end-of-reception-year assessments.

The facility includes dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as a large outdoor play area that allows for a diverse range of activities. Kido Golders Green is lauded for its exceptional progress in children's learning, particularly in language development, and has been rated a Top 20 UK provider by parents for three consecutive years.

Our ethos

Kido Golders Green offers a cutting-edge international curriculum with a focus on fostering curiosity and effective learning through STEM, Art, languages, and project-based activities. They utilise an online platform to support individual learning goals and prepare children for assessments.

What it's like

Children thrive at this nursery and make exceptional progress due to staff having an excellent understanding of each child's needs and planning activities carefully to help them achieve their next steps. Staff build strong relationships with children, using their interests to creatively design games that support individual learning and help children achieve their targets.

International CurriculumSTEM, Art & LanguagesLarge Outdoor AreaFlexible Childcare

Pricing & funding

Fees are calculated on an annual basis and payable monthly in advance. Additional charges apply for hours outside the core 08:00 to 18:00 day, as well as late collections. Over 3s using funded hours are subject to an hourly incidental charge unless parents choose to opt out.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A £500 deposit is required to secure a place, refundable with two calendar months' notice.
  • Two months' notice is required for any booking pattern changes or contract termination.
  • Fees are payable in advance on the first of each month by Direct Debit, tax-free childcare, or vouchers.
  • Fees are prorated across the year and include inset days, bank holidays, and closures.
  • Offers a 5% sibling discount for the eldest child and a 10% NHS discount (one applicable).

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Age range

3 Months to 5 Years

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Food

Yes

Established

2018

Waitlist

Final September Spaces Filling Fast

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kido Golders Green

Last inspected 14 October 2021 · Jenny Gordon

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this nursery and make exceptional progress due to staff having an excellent understanding of each child's needs and planning activities carefully to help them achieve their next steps. Staff build strong relationships with children, using their interests to creatively design games that support individual learning and help children achieve their targets.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make exceptional progress.
  • Children's behaviour is exceptional and they show extremely good concentration.
  • Leaders work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcomes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children develop their physical skills extremely well.
  • Leaders take advantage of learning opportunities in the local community.
Inspection #10191147 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the provision when the nursery was closed for most children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos, activity ideas and video calls with staff meant that children were able to continue to make progress with their learning during this period.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcomes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with external professionals, especially the local authority. Staff are extremely creative in finding ways to meet children's needs.

Outdoor space

Children develop their physical skills extremely well. They ride bicycles, jump between crates and balance on rope ladders.

Parent Reviews of Kido Golders Green

4.3
(12)
Adrianna Z
4 months ago

Our daughter attended Kido Golders Green from 2024 to 2026, and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. She learned so much during her time there and grew in a nurturing, supportive environment.The teachers are wonderful! caring, dedicated, and truly invested in the children. She was surrounded by sweet classmates and enjoyed a creative program filled with fun adventures and engaging activities.We keep all the fun creations too. She loves absolutely everyone who was in the building, and will miss you all. We’re very grateful to all members of staff for giving her such a strong and happy start in life.

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Mark Griffin
7 years ago

Our twins have been going to Golders Green Safari Kids for the past 6 weeks. We are really happy with our choice. When they arrive every morning they are always warmly greeted. The staff genuinely like the kids and have a caring (almost loving) attitude. I like that the kids play a fair amount outside and that there is a lot of messy play. Also the nursery is in great condition with lots of new engaging toys and fresh books. We couldn't be happier with their development and they always leave our sides happily in the morning (it took a month) to wash their hands and eat breakfast. It is really very good ...

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Elli Konovalova
7 years ago

Our 11 month old daughter loves Safari Kids! She is always super excited to see the staff each morning and really enjoy her time there. The staff is super sweet and attentive; they genuinely care about the children and their development and well being. High recommend!

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Aly W
7 years ago

I'm really happy with this nursery thus far. The staff is very caring and attentive and she's learning something new every day that she is in attendance. I love that I'm sent updates/photos about her activities and well-being. It's nice to see that the staff educates her with play and that she's making little friends. I'm really glad I took a chance on Safari Kid Golders Green!

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Gili Tidhar
6 years ago

Our little daughter is excited to enter the nursery every morning! They have wonderful activities with a caring and loving staff. Our daughter has developed and learned a lot within a short time. Parents can also get involved and join the nursery’s activities and take part of the children’s experience. We are very happy to have found this place for our little one.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 October 2021

Outstanding

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

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