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Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·1A Hammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2EQ · Barnet
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Kidz Choice at Hammond Close is a private day nursery dedicated to offering exceptional care and education for children aged three months to five years. The nursery is registered and inspected by Ofsted, adhering to the Children Act 2004 and the Children and Families Act 2014.

It features a Baby Room for infants aged 3 months to 2 years, providing individual attention and a separate sleep area, and a Toddlers and Pre-schoolers room for children aged 2-5 years, where activities are designed to support rapid skill development. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, for 50 weeks a year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

Kidz Choice promotes an inclusive environment with an equal opportunities policy and a happy, lively atmosphere that encourages both indoor and outdoor play, including local outings. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, with each child assigned a key worker to support their learning journey.

The nursery also has a trained SENCO on-site to provide the best support for all children. Meals and snacks are freshly prepared by an on-site cook, catering to special dietary requirements in a nut, kiwi, and popcorn-free environment.

The nursery actively partners with parents, using Tapestry for sharing progress updates and involving them in consultations and events.

Our ethos

The nursery's curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). They emphasise an inclusive environment with an equal opportunities policy, fostering a happy and lively atmosphere that encourages indoor and outdoor play. Each child is assigned a key worker to support their learning journey, with a dedicated SENCO on-site for additional support. Kidz Choice actively partners with parents, utilising Tapestry for progress updates and involving them in consultations and events.

What it's like

Children receive high levels of kindness and respect from staff at this nurturing nursery. They are confident and independent as they explore activities and learn self-care tasks. The environment is welcoming and inclusive, reflecting children's cultures and fostering a sense of belonging.

EYFS CurriculumOn-site CookSENCO SupportParent Partnership

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable deposit of one month's fees. Fees are payable during closure periods except Christmas, with penalties for late payments. Fully-funded places require a weekly fee for meals, or a fixed monthly fee for 30-hour places to cover meals and holiday care.

Funding accepted

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

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee required per child.
  • Refundable deposit of one month's fees required prior to starting.
  • Late payment penalties apply for overdue fees.
  • A 5% sibling discount is available for the eldest child after 3 months of joint attendance (excluding funded places).
  • Flat weekly fee for meals/snacks on funded places, or parents can provide their own.
  • Full fees are payable during closures, except for the Christmas period.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 50 weeks of the year

Session types

full day, morning session, afternoon session

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)

Last inspected 31 August 2023 · Sarah Crawford

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

Children receive high levels of kindness and respect from staff at this nurturing nursery. They are confident and independent as they explore activities and learn self-care tasks. The environment is welcoming and inclusive, reflecting children's cultures and fostering a sense of belonging.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive high levels of kindness and respect from staff.
  • Children are confident and independent as they explore activities and resources.
  • The environment is welcoming and inclusive, reflecting children's cultural experiences.
  • Staff have high expectations for children and plan learning experiences based on their ideas and interests.
  • The manager provides strong and effective leadership, supporting and guiding staff practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that staff consistently support all children to develop their communication skills, in particular how to listen to others and take turns during conversations
  • 2develop further the ways that staff help children to understand and express their feelings and emotions.
Inspection #10305610 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents confirm that there is strong partnership working with the manager and staff.

Parents have noticed progress in their children's confidence, social skills and speech development since starting.

They comment that their children have formed loving bonds with staff and thoroughly enjoy attending the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide effective interventions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including involving other professionals where needed. The manager uses additional funding to help children access the full curriculum, such as through specialised resources or one-to-one support. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that staff understand that some parents work long hours and have little time for outings with their children, so they ensure that children have opportunities to visit local parks and open spaces, and also arrange trips further afield, such as to the seaside. The inspector observed a range of learning experiences indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Kidz Choice (Mays Lane)

5.0
(9)
Becky S
10 months ago

Kidz Choice is such a lovely, warm, welcoming place with teachers who are kind, caring, knowledgeable about child development and clearly love what they do. The children are offered a great variety of options for play & learning, including messy play, sand and water play, and time outdoors using the climbing frames. There are trips, international evenings and celebrations of Mother’s and Father’s Days for the parents, which really help create a community atmosphere. I’ve really seen my children grow in confidence and their skills develop since they started attending Kidz Choice. A genuine quote from my son was “I love Kidz Choice, I want to stay there forever!” I feel so fortunate to have found this nursery for my children, as I feel confident every time they go that they are in safe hands ❤️

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Magdalena Lesniak
a year ago

Both of my children attended this nursery — my daughter from age 2 and my son from 8 months, both until reception. The care and dedication from the staff have been truly exceptional. From the first steps to potty training, every milestone was supported with love, patience, and professionalism. What really makes this nursery stand out is the individual approach to every single child. We received daily updates on what our little ones were doing, along with regular feedback on their development. The rooms are beautifully equipped, the outdoor area is fantastic, and everything is always incredibly clean. Fresh and healthy meals are cooked on-site every day — such a rare and valuable thing for a nursery. The home-like atmosphere made it feel like a second family, and we always knew our children were in the very best hands. The confidence and courage this team has instilled in my children’s hearts is absolutely priceless. They both started school happy, confident, and well-prepared, and they’ve never had any issues adjusting to primary education. Even now, they love popping into the nursery just to say hello to their teachers — a true sign of the connection they built there. I can’t express enough gratitude for the incredible impact this nursery has had on our family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your hard work, love, and dedication. This is, without a doubt, the best nursery not only in the area but in the whole Barnet Council. I wish you continued success and hope many more children and parents get to experience the amazing service and peace of mind you provide. You're truly one of a kind — thank you! Magdalena and Family!

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Mukaddas Nurnazarova
10 months ago

I am so glad that i have choosen a right place for my kids!! Can’t say enough thank you to everyone in there. Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff. Both my kids went to this nursery from age of 11 month. My son still have another year to go. They also plan a lot of trips during the year and end of the year which my kids love!! Thank you for everything you do to stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children. You all do a wonderful job. The staff are hardworking and friendly, my children always looks forward to going to nursery!

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Bex Carlisle
7 months ago

The staff at Kidz Choice are the absolute best! My 2 and a half year old daughter loves her teachers. The owner Alex and her staff go out of their way to arrange trips out for the kids. Whether this is the local park, the library, the woods (for a picnic) or further a-field (aquarium, safari park…). Parents are invited to some of the events too - which really helps build a community. Thanks for everything you do for our daughter, and my son is looking forward to joining in 2026!

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Martijn Bos
9 months ago

Kidz Choice has done such a great job in not only looking after our boy three days a week from when he was 9 months old to reception, but especially in helping him develop his social skills and grow into the wonderful boy he is today. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff!

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Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • August 2023Good
  • February 2018Good

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