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Kidz Kabin Pembroke Studios

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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4.7(48 parent reviews)
·Unit 3, Pembroke Studios, LONDON, N10 2JE · Barnet
Number of places
80 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Kidz Kabin Pembroke Studios in Muswell Hill, established in 2011, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. This purpose-built facility features three distinct rooms tailored to different age groups: the Blue Room for babies aged 6 months to 2 years, the Yellow Room for toddlers aged 2-3 years, and the Green Room for preschoolers aged 3-5 years, each designed to support developmental milestones.

The nursery emphasises a holistic approach to early education, incorporating playful discovery and real-world learning through diverse activities such as sensory play, creative arts, physical activity, and outdoor exploration in their secret garden and during forest school sessions. Meals are prepared daily by on-site chefs, promoting healthy eating habits.

The dedicated team, led by founder Linda Symons, focuses on fostering confidence, strong relationships, and a love for learning in a supportive community setting.

Our ethos

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play. We aim to support each child's individual growth by promoting self-confidence, independence and social skills while ensuring they are well-prepared for their future education. We are committed to offering high-quality care, promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering a community of kindness, tolerance and equal opportunities for all children.

What it's like

Children feel relaxed and secure, as routines are well embedded. Babies are comfortable and enjoy playing alongside each other, enjoying plenty of sensory exploration. Older children play cooperatively, learning, discovering and experimenting together.

Purpose-built settingForest SchoolHome-cooked mealsExperienced and passionate staffOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around funded places for different age groups (under 2s, 2-3 years, and 3-5 years) over 38 weeks. Funded sessions for children aged two and over are subject to additional daily meal charges and weekly activity fees depending on the session type. Standard sessional rates apply for non-funded weeks.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Funding covers 38 weeks per year (term time only).
  • Normal fees apply for the remaining 14 weeks of the year if attending all year round.
  • Funded places for children over 2 years old include additional charges for meals and enhanced activities.
  • Extra sessions outside funded hours are available and charged at normal sessional rates.

Key facts

Food

Fresh, home-made and nutritious meals prepared daily by on-site chefs.

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kidz Kabin Pembroke Studios

Last inspected 10 November 2022

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

What it's like to attend

Children feel relaxed and secure, as routines are well embedded. Babies are comfortable and enjoy playing alongside each other, enjoying plenty of sensory exploration. Older children play cooperatively, learning, discovering and experimenting together.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum for physical development is highly ambitious.
  • Staff expertly promote children's language, using exceptional interactions, labelling, repeating key words, and signing.
  • Children display a love of books and stories, with babies confidently turning pages and older children listening attentively during story time.
  • Children with additional needs are supported exceptionally well through the SENCo's close work with local advisers and professionals.
  • Parents praise the welcoming and dedicated staff, and report excellent progress and successful transitions for their children.

Areas to develop

  • 1revisit the system for monitoring and reviewing policies so that all policies are captured and shared with the entire staff team.
Inspection #10260636 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents praise the welcoming and dedicated staff.

They say their children make excellent progress and successfully transition from the babies to toddlers groups.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs are supported exceptionally well. The deputy manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), works closely with the local early years adviser. She has good links with other special provision in the community. She ensures children making less than expected progress are quickly identified. Children receive good, targeted support with input from professionals.

Outdoor space

Staff use the outdoor areas well to promote children's physical health. Babies enjoy rocking on see-saws and excitedly practise throwing and catching with balls, while older children boldly navigate challenging obstacle courses.

Parent Reviews of Kidz Kabin Pembroke Studios

4.7
(48)
Annabel Marlow
5 months ago

I have had two children attend this nursery, and they both loved it. The staff are warm, supportive, and genuinely care about the children in their care. One of my children has behavioural challenges, and the team were incredibly understanding and attentive to his needs. They made sure he felt comfortable, supported, and included every day. As a parent, feeling confident and safe leaving your children somewhere is so important, and that’s exactly how this nursery made me feel. I always knew my children were in good hands. I’m very grateful for everything the nursery has done for my family and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nurturing, supportive, and trustworthy place for their little ones.

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Ruth Robinson
7 months ago

Both our daughters had a wonderful time at Kidz Kabin. The staff are warm and nurturing. The girls really thrived under their care. They also made lovely friends. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Mampi Goswami
10 months ago

My son recently finished nursery at Kidz Kabin, and we’re honestly so happy with the experience. It’s been lovely seeing how much he’s grown in confidence, made friends, and looked forward to going in every day. The team there clearly care deeply about the children. They’re kind, approachable, and create a space that feels really welcoming—not just for the kids, but for parents too. He also loved the variety in their breakfast options 😊 , which made mornings much easier!

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m khat
11 months ago

We recently moved into the area and we're lucky to have been able to move our son from another Kidz Kabin site to the Pembroke Studios location. The whole team made the transition easy for both our toddler and his apprehensive parents! We have been so impressed by the care and attention shown by all staff, from the back office to those in the classrooms. We know that he's well looked after and having a wonderful educational journey at nursery every day.

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J. L.
7 months ago

Over the past number of years, Kidz Kabin has been such a huge and cherished part of our lives. From the moment my daughter started in the Blue Room, I could see and feel what a truly special place Linda and her incredible team have created. Both of my children have now been through Kidz Kabin, from the Blue to Yellow and then to the Green Room, and I honestly can't praise the nursery and tremendous staff enough. Kidz Kabin Pembroke Road is an incredible, warm, caring, fun and happy nursery in Muswell Hill. Every day, without fail, the team are bright and cheery and they greet the children with such energy, kindness and genuine affection. It's clear how strong the bonds are between the staff and children. The activities are excellent and so thoughtfully and creatively planned. Highlights for my son included PE Day, trips to the local park, woods and library, drawing dinosaurs, making paper aeroplanes and having so much fun with his friends. I was so impressed when he brought home his activity sheet one day, as he had written his name! Kidz Kabin nursery strikes the perfect balance between play and early learning and I love this. Both of my children transitioned so easily from Kidz Kabin to school and they're absolutely thriving. A huge shout out to the team - Kayleigh, Pam, Edina, Brogan, Shizuka - and of course, there are so many more names. Keep on doing what you're doing because you really are excelling! So if you are considering nurseries in Muswell Hill for your little one, I would wholeheartedly recommend Kidz Kabin Pembroke Studios. It's absolutely brilliant.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • November 2022Good
  • January 2017Good
  • March 2013Good
  • February 2012Outstanding

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