Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00, all year round (closed 2 weeks at Christmas, bank holidays, and 3 training days)
We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery, located on Tottenham Lane in Hornsey, North London, provides childcare for children aged three months to five years. The nursery serves the vicinities of Turnpike Lane N22, Wood Green N22, Alexandra Palace N22, and Crouch End N8.
The nursery is open all year round, closing for two weeks over Christmas, bank holidays, and three annual training days. Operating hours are from 08:00 to 18:00.
They categorise their care into Babies Daycare (3 to 20 months), Toddler Daycare (20 months to 3 years), and Preschool Daycare (3 to 5 years). The setting prides itself on offering a safe and rewarding environment where children of all abilities can learn through play and acquire essential skills via real-life experiences.
They emphasise creating an atmosphere conducive to optimal child development through carefully selected equipment, books, toys, and resources. The nursery works closely with parents, whom they consider their children's first educators, fostering strong partnerships and encouraging participation.
They also highlight the importance of active learning and outdoor play, integrating these into their daily practice to benefit children's development and behaviour. Established over 35 years ago as Carmena Christian Day Nursery, the setting maintains a philosophy rooted in Christian principles, focusing on positive and nurturing relationships.
They welcome children from all religious, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, recognising each child's unique learning journey.
Our ethos
At Wiggly Worms Day Nursery, we believe that 'Children Deserve The Best Start In Life'. We aim to provide high-quality care and education in an environment that provides security and nurtures children. Our values and ethos involve staff, children, and parents, encouraging everyone to work together to help each individual child. Our environment is a 'learning through play' environment, where children are encouraged and supported to take part in adult-led and child-initiated activities.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and confidently at this warm and welcoming nursery, where they separate from their parents and carers with ease to begin their day. Staff are friendly, caring and attentive, greeting each child individually and helping them to settle quickly into familiar routines. A secure key-person system is in place, enabling children to form trusting relationships with adults who know them well. Staff support children to engage in activities at a pace that matches their individual comfort and readiness. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing barriers to learning, are supported well to access learning opportunities, participate alongside their peers and make steady progress from their starting points. Partnerships with parents are positive and effective. Families work closely with staff and support the setting's expectations for regular attendance.
The nursery charges daily and half-day rates, with different pricing for children under two years old and over two years old. All fees are inclusive of meals, snacks, and drinks. Government funding for 15 and 30 hours is accepted, applying for 38 weeks during term time only.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00, all year round (closed 2 weeks at Christmas, bank holidays, and 3 training days)
Session types
Morning session (08:00 - 13:00), Afternoon session (13:00 - 18:00), Full day (08:00 - 18:00)
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Food
All meals, snacks, and drinks included
Registered with Ofsted
2024
Last inspected Jun 2026
Grade summary
Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
Last inspected 11 June 2026
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily and confidently at this warm and welcoming nursery, where they separate from their parents and carers with ease to begin their day. Staff are friendly, caring and attentive, greeting each child individually and helping them to settle quickly into familiar routines. A secure key-person system is in place, enabling children to form trusting relationships with adults who know them well. Staff support children to engage in activities at a pace that matches their individual comfort and readiness. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those facing barriers to learning, are supported well to access learning opportunities, participate alongside their peers and make steady progress from their starting points. Partnerships with parents are positive and effective. Families work closely with staff and support the setting's expectations for regular attendance.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Leaders have created a caring and inclusive environment where children's needs are identified and supported at an early stage, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide well-planned support for children with SEND, ensuring needs are identified, understood and met effectively. Activities are adapted appropriately, and staff use strategies such as visual prompts and gestures, along with targeted adult support, to help children access learning.
Staff use ongoing observations to adapt experiences so that all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, can access the curriculum. Visual aids and daily routines are used to develop children's vocabulary and understanding.
Horrendous place! I live in the neighbourhood. The Food Hygiene ranking of the nursery is 2. Since the nursery is there the building is infested by mice. They are playing disturbing music every day from 11:45am - 3pm. Crying children are the least of the problems. Dumped waste always at their front door. If conditions won’t improve I will be posting on Facebook and getting in touch with Council.
Read on GoogleAs a dad, I couldn’t ask for a better place for my son than We Care Wiggly Worms. Every single day, I see how excited he is to go to nursery, and that alone speaks louder than anything I could write. Even on his days off, he talks about the staff nonstop and keeps asking, ‘I want to go!’ Knowing he loves the people there so much gives us so much peace of mind. My wife worked at Wiggly Worms for 14 years, so I know she understands childcare deeply. When she told me this was the nursery she trusted for our son, I already had confidence. But after seeing it myself — the warmth, the patience, the happiness on our son’s face — I truly understand why she recommended it so highly. The staff are incredible. They treat our son with so much kindness and care. They take their time with him, understand his personality, and help him grow in ways that we notice every single week. His confidence, communication, and independence have all improved so much since he started attending. He comes home every day full of stories about the activities, the fun he had with his friends, and how much he loves his teachers. It’s obvious how much effort the team puts into making the nursery a safe, joyful, and enriching place for children. We Care Wiggly Worms has become like a second home for our boy, and we are genuinely grateful to the amazing staff for everything they do. As a parent, it means everything to know that your child is not only well cared for but truly happy. I would 100% recommend this nursery to any family looking for a loving and supportive environment for their child.”
Read on GoogleI am truly impressed with the care and dedication provided by this nursery. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome and assured. The teachers are kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about working with children. They give each child personal attention and create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. The classrooms are clean, bright, and well-organized, filled with age-appropriate toys and learning materials. I especially appreciate the regular updates and photos they share throughout the day — it gives great peace of mind knowing that the children are happy, learning, and having fun. Their activities are well-planned and focus on both education and creativity, helping kids develop socially, emotionally, and academically. My child has grown more confident, independent, and excited to come to nursery every day. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring, and professional place for their child. They truly go above and beyond!
Read on Google“We could not be happier with our son’s experience at We Care Wiggly Worms. From the very first day, the staff made him feel safe, welcomed, and genuinely loved. As a parent, there is nothing more comforting than seeing your child run into nursery with a big smile, excited for another day of learning, playing, and being surrounded by people he adores. I worked at Wiggly Worms for 14 years, so I understand exactly what good childcare looks like. I know how important it is to have a team that is warm, patient, and committed to the children they care for. Because of that background, I’m especially careful about where my own child goes — and choosing We Care Wiggly Worms has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. It feels even more special knowing my son attends the same place I dedicated so many years to. The staff take the time to truly understand him—his personality, his interests, and what helps him thrive. We have watched him grow so much in confidence, independence, and social skills since joining. What speaks volumes is that even on days he isn’t going to nursery, he talks about the staff nonstop and always asks, ‘I want to go!’ Knowing he misses them and loves being there says everything. Every day he comes home excited to share stories about the fun activities, the songs, the friends he’s made, and the new things he has learned. You can clearly see how much thought and care the team put into creating meaningful, creative experiences for the children. We also really appreciate the communication and updates, which keep us connected and reassured. We Care Wiggly Worms has truly become a second home for our son. The love, dedication, and warmth the staff show him mean the world to us. I am so grateful for everything they do, and I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, joyful, and supportive environment for their child.”
Read on GoogleWe care is the perfect name for the nursery! The staff are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to my daughter's development. Since joining, she has blossomed in confidence, has a good relationship with staff and always comes home excited to share her day. The activities are creative and engaging, and the environment feels safe and nurturing. I couldn’t be happier with the love and attention my daughter receives here. Highly recommend!
Read on GoogleReviews from Google for We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps
Most recent inspection
11 June 2026
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportOther Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery.
London · N8 7EL
London · N8 7DE
London · N8 9BG
London · N8 7BS
London · N8 0EL
London · N8 7GD
Send to a partner, friend or family member.
This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more