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Stay & Play Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(40 parent reviews) ·33b Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1PH · Barnet
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Barnet

About this day nursery

Stay & Play Nursery, which opened in 2022, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years in Barnet. The nursery operates weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, all year round.

In its latest inspection on 29 November 2024, Ofsted rated Stay & Play Nursery as Good across all areas. Staff create a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring children confidently settle in and engage in a variety of exciting activities.

The curriculum is well-sequenced, supporting children in their next steps of learning. Staff are particularly skilled at encouraging language and communication development, especially for less confident children, ensuring all children participate in conversations.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on personal development, fostering an understanding of emotions and promoting good behaviour. Children benefit from rich imaginative play, from caring for dolls to listening to stories, which enhances their communication and language skills.

Healthy habits are encouraged through activities like fruit and vegetable trips to local shops and food tasting. The outdoor space is a particular highlight, offering engaging activities for all ages; babies enjoy the sandpit, toddlers practice balancing, and older children participate in weekly disco parties to develop their physical skills.

Stay & Play Nursery also celebrates the diverse backgrounds of all children through activities that promote tolerance and respect. Parents speak highly of the nursery, describing staff as "brilliant" and observing their children "thriving" due to the positive partnership between home and nursery.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and welcoming start to the day. Children separate confidently from their parents and engage in a range of exciting activities. Staff skilfully encourage children to develop their language and communication skills.

Well-sequenced curriculumSupports imaginationPromotes healthy habitsEngaging outdoor playCelebrates diversityPositive parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays, 8am to 6pm, all year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stay & Play Nursery

Last inspected 29 November 2024 · Anahita Aderianwalla

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

Staff provide a warm and welcoming start to the day. Children separate confidently from their parents and engage in a range of exciting activities. Staff skilfully encourage children to develop their language and communication skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Overall, the setting provides a well-sequenced curriculum for all children.
  • Children's developing imaginations are well supported.
  • The setting supports children to learn how to look after themselves and to stay healthy.
  • Children have lots of fun in the outdoor space.
  • The diverse backgrounds of all children at the setting are celebrated and valued.

Areas to develop

  • 1occasionally, during adult-led activities, staff are not fully clear what they want the children to learn.
Inspection #10368619 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents report that their children are 'thriving'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are careful to ensure that children who are less confident to speak are encouraged to join in with the conversation. This supports all children to develop their language and communication skills well.

Outdoor space

Children have lots of fun in the outdoor space. Babies enthusiastically use spades and scoops to fill containers in the sandpit, and toddlers balance on beams. Older children have weekly disco parties with music and lights, where they can shake, jump, hop and make various large movements to exercise their muscles. This supports children to develop a wide range of their physical skills well.

Parent Reviews of Stay & Play Nursery

5.0
(40)
Ann Cawley
7 months ago

I am very happy my friend. The nursery has helped me with Santana’s needs and also with everything that it’s a brilliant nursery and a very Worcester kind and loving and caring school nursery and they’re very helpful towards parents and children and look out for all well-being and that makes me feel very excited sending my child to this nursery I recommended five stars.

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Somaye Zafrani
a year ago

We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so warm, caring, and professional, and the environment feels so welcoming. My younger daughter is always excited to go and has so much 🙏fun every day

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Afnaan Ahmed
9 months ago

My nephew has been attending Stay and Play Nursery, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience he’s having there. From the moment you walk through the doors, you’re welcomed by the most caring and friendly teachers, who clearly love what they do. They create such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued. Since starting, I’ve seen a remarkable improvement in my nephew’s speech and overall development. He’s more confident, chatty, and curious about the world around him. The staff take time to understand each child’s needs and find fun, engaging ways to help them grow whether it’s through play, group activities, or one-on-one support. It’s such a comfort knowing he’s not only learning but also genuinely enjoying his days. Stay and Play Nursery has been such a positive influence, and I’m so grateful to the wonderful team there for everything they do.

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Mariya Dihanova
a year ago

We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are so warm, caring, and professional, and the environment feels so welcoming. My younger daughter is always excited to go and has so much fun every day. The health and safety standards are excellent, and I feel completely at ease knowing she's in great hands. The manager is amazing—so approachable and dedicated—and the team is highly qualified and attentive. I couldn't ask for a better place for my child to learn and grow. Highly recommend!

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Aida Mohammad Sadeghi
11 months ago

I’m extremely happy with my daughter’s nursery. Her teachers are absolutely amazing – kind, caring, and professional, with a wonderful connection to the children. The owner of the nursery is also a truly lovely and thoughtful woman who clearly cares deeply about creating a safe, happy, and clean environment for the kids. The nursery is always spotless, the food they provide is excellent and well-balanced, and they genuinely pay attention to the children’s well-being. One of the things I value most is how much focus they place on the children’s learning and development. My daughter has learned so much and is always excited to go every day. I’m really glad I chose this nursery, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to other families.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2024

  • January 2025Good
  • November 2024Good

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