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N Family Club Balham # N Family Club Balham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 4.8 (19 Google reviews) · 126 Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AN · Lambeth Number of places 98 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority Lambeth About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery N Balham, a nursery situated in a beautifully restored period building, offers a stimulating environment for young children. Its seven playrooms are thoughtfully designed to support an early years curriculum, complemented by an atelier and a dedicated mini children’s kitchen. The expansive garden is divided into four distinct zones, plus two additional growing areas, encouraging outdoor exploration and learning. For added family convenience, the day nursery provides a buggy, scooter, and bike storage facility. Parents can also enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks at the welcoming N Café during drop-off and pick-up times, fostering a sense of community. The day nursery operates 51 weeks a year, with standard hours from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and extended hours from 7 am to 7 pm, subject to availability. All meals are freshly prepared on-site, with menus designed to be balanced and nutritious, and include all food, drink, consumables and activities. The facility incorporates the latest air purification technology to ensure a healthy indoor atmosphere. What it's like The manager and staff at N Family Club Balham build close and caring relationships with children and families, ensuring children feel safe and secure. They plan learning experiences around children's interests, which helps them to develop positive attitudes to learning and make good progress. Beautifully restored period building Seven purpose-built playrooms with atelier and children's kitchen Expansive garden with four zones and growing areas On-site N Café for parents Freshly prepared, balanced meals ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated as a daily rate based on age, with a minimum booking of three full days including a Monday or Friday. Monthly invoices are averaged over 51 weeks of the year and include bank holidays and inset days. Fees are fully inclusive of all food, drinks, consumables, and activities. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Minimum booking of 3 full days, which must include a Monday or Friday. - • Fees are averaged over 12 monthly payments based on 51 weeks of opening. - • Bank holidays, public holidays, and inset days are payable in full. - • Fees include all meals, drinks, consumables, and activities. - • Waiting list registration fee becomes a non-refundable joining fee upon acceptance. - • An acceptance fee is payable on securing a place, deducted from the final invoice. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of N Family Club Balham Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10335186 Lead inspector Sarah Crawford Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246777)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2659329) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://nfamilyclub.com/n-balham/) 126 Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AN ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=n-family-club-balham-sw12-0an-2659329) ## Key facts Opening hours Open 51 weeks per year. Standard hours: 8am–6pm, Mon–Fri. Extended hours: 7am–7pm (subject to availability). Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2021 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for N Family Club Balham Last inspected 16 April 2024 · 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 The manager and staff at N Family Club Balham build close and caring relationships with children and families, ensuring children feel safe and secure. They plan learning experiences around children's interests, which helps them to develop positive attitudes to learning and make good progress. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff provide a broad and ambitious curriculum to help prepare children for school and later life. - Children benefit from a language-rich environment, with plentiful books and staff who read and sing songs with children throughout the day. - Staff ensure that children have a strong voice within the setting, encouraging them to make choices and express their views. - Staff support children to lead active and healthy lifestyles through plenty of active play and teaching about good hygiene and healthy foods. - Partnerships with parents are a strength of the provision, with good communication and nurturing relationships between children and staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when children need help to engage with resources and join in with activities - 2 help staff to be consistent when teaching children about the rules and boundaries in the setting Inspection #10335186 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246777) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents report that their children have made significant progress in their social and emotional development and are well prepared for starting school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff monitor children's progress closely and ensure that children receive additional support with their learning where needed. This helps all children to make good progress. Outdoor space Staff support children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. They ensure that children have plenty of active play, such as yoga sessions and balancing activities in the large garden. Older children show a secure understanding of good hygiene by reminding the inspector to wash her hands after visiting the garden to get rid of any germs. ## Google Reviews of N Family Club Balham 4.8 (19 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIM88g0vkE6l1YMEazKK3aTkOWIEd9VAcHvHx7_2IKcgi_o5as=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Laura Koster a year ago Wonderful nursery, huge outdoor space, staff are super caring and involved and personable and the food is terrific. My daughter has been going to N family club since November and she’s truly happy there. Now that the weather is so nice she spends the majority of the day in the enormous outdoor garden. It is really exceptional for London to find a nursery with so much outdoor space and such a big focus on outdoor play. For my daughter staff turnover has been low, she’s in a group with 3 educators and I can say that more often than not the three permanent members have been present, but always at least 2 out of 3. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJdXEtU1BnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876058734dfacaf:0x7f579d2dc6a1b84c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIRN-JsSK4Cb84avbpGHJOi1Cwb50xp53yVyrNmJzs5ru9qoA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Aline Knowles 7 months ago We’re really happy with the nursery, the ladies are lovely and very professional. Rae adores all the staff and we feel very lucky to have found such a great place. The garden is amazing! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2swMVQzWTVRWGhIYVZSU1RrOVBZV2hoWWtSSmFHYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876058734dfacaf:0x7f579d2dc6a1b84c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWZPHdcU-WYqrbmhNzugvx3KMF8e4hrjmtqSAHbZgCnng9wuHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Anna Bodenham 5 months ago Previous review was deleted. Shockingly snobby place. They will not even entertain showing you the nursery until you’ve paid them a deposit which feels utterly bizarre. Extremely pleased that we didn’t go with this nursery as I’ve only heard negative things about them. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWWE5tZEdVbU16WkVWQ1ZsSXRTRUZwZEhOcmVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876058734dfacaf:0x7f579d2dc6a1b84c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXh6BrHTlpn7tZG7hhwxdPIJjJiI4kL6Qvj5wyvq2F-J6t0iK_P=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jessica Tatham 3 months ago Lovely nursery, with great staff who really care. Huge garden and big nicely decorated and clean rooms. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1WVp6Wm5lVGN6WmpKYVJscGtkblIyTjI5MlNuYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876058734dfacaf:0x7f579d2dc6a1b84c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX5OXjBp8zF3m5DSENAwRnwHihFpgCLOSvZRFmuoPpEzIqQSDhAIg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mariko Marshall a year ago A wonderful nursery with genuinely kind and caring staff. We knew as soon as we walked in that it would be a great fit for our son. He has been attending for over a year and is very happy, and has really bonded with his friends and carers. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURvNHVLSVFREAE!2m1!1s0x4876058734dfacaf:0x7f579d2dc6a1b84c) Reviews from Google for N Family Club Balham. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9175975585722251340&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2024 - May 2024 Good - April 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about N Family Club Balham ### How did N Family Club Balham do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What kind of childcare setting is N Family Club Balham? ### What are the fees at N Family Club Balham? ### How does N Family Club Balham support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to N Family Club Balham. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Weir Link Nursery London · SW12 0NU ](/nursery/the-weir-link-nursery-sw12-0nu-ey496019) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Woodentops Day Nursery London · SW12 0LF ](/nursery/woodentops-day-nursery-sw12-0lf-ey414063) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Elm Park Nursery London · SW4 8JR 4.1(22 Google reviews) ](/nursery/elm-park-nursery-sw4-8jr-ey455615) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bright Horizons Balham Day Nursery and Preschool London · SW12 0EF 3.9(17 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-balham-day-nursery-and-preschool-sw12-0ef-ey286661) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Raphael Nursery London · SW4 8NY 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/raphael-nursery-sw4-8ny-ey491478) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Woodentops Abbeville Village London · SW4 8NX ](/nursery/woodentops-abbeville-village-limited-sw4-8nx-ey476153) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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