--- title: "West Hendon Pre School | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/west-hendon-pre-school-nw4-3ta-147646 description: "West Hendon Pre School — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # West Hendon Pre School Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · St. John's Church Hall, Algernon Road, Hendon, NW4 3TA · Barnet Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Barnet ## About this early years setting West Hendon Pre-School, established in 1979, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years, including those with special needs. The pre-school operates as a registered charity, governed by a committee composed of parents whose children attend the institution. The dedicated staff are committed to fostering the development and education of children below statutory school age within a supportive and caring community-focused environment. The pre-school offers a structured timetable with various session options to accommodate different needs, including full days, morning sessions, and an afternoon session. The pre-school is committed to providing a high standard of early years education and was rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted in 2018. What it's like Children run to the door as they arrive at this well-organised pre-school. Caring staff greet children and parents warmly, adapting their care for each child based on parental handover information. Children approach peers to play and seek out staff for reassurance. Charity-run Ofsted "GOOD" ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://westhendonpreschool.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Session types Full day (8:50am to 2:50pm), Morning session 1 (8:50am to 11:50am), Morning session 2 (11:50am to 2:50pm), Afternoon session (12:20pm to 2:50pm) Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.50am to 2.50pm Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for West Hendon Pre School Last inspected 18 September 2024 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 Inspector highlights - The pre-school is inclusive, celebrating children's home languages and cultures through meaningful activities. - Staff are skilled at encouraging children to be curious and to explore all areas of the setting. - All children, including those needing extra help, make good progress in their learning and development. - Partnership with parents is a strength of the pre-school; parents speak very highly about the service. - Children, including children who speak English as an additional language, become confident communicators. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their interactions with children during child-led play activities - 2 enhance performance management processes to ensure consistently high-quality teaching, such as by supporting staff to implement mathematics more effectively to improve children's counting skills. Inspection #10359774 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259275) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those needing extra help, make good progress in their learning and development. Leaders work with staff, professionals and parents to meet children's needs, and regular visits from agencies provide additional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff use funding effectively to offer children individual support to enhance focused teaching and accelerate children's progress. Outdoor space Staff provide a well-resourced, stimulating indoor and outdoor play environment. Children choose where they play, and the garden is often a popular choice, enjoying being active and using equipment like the climbing frame and water. ## Google Reviews of West Hendon Pre School 5.0 (1 Google review) Phoebe Norris a year ago My daughter has been at this nursery for 3 months now and she has loved every second. The staff are brilliant, they are so welcoming and caring with the children. I have been a nursery teacher in the past so I felt quite particular when choosing one for my daughter but this one by far outshined all the other ones I went to see. Thank you WHPS :) Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmcWZHRmxnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761120143696d3:0x48b4c8b110f2aefa) Reviews from Google for West Hendon Pre School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=5239032929357836026&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2004 - October 2024 Good - September 2024 Good - December 2018 Good - December 2018 Good - May 2016 Good - April 2016 Good - April 2010 Outstanding - May 2004 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about West Hendon Pre School ### What is West Hendon Pre School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information on fees for West Hendon Pre School? ### What are the opening hours for West Hendon Pre School? ### Does West Hendon Pre School support children with special educational needs? ### When was West Hendon Pre School established? ### What age range does West Hendon Pre School cater for? ### Who governs West Hendon Pre School? ### How can I contact West Hendon Pre School? ## About the setting West Hendon Pre School registered in 1992 and is located in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The pre-school is open during term time, from 8.50am to 2.50pm, Monday to Friday. It provides government-funded childcare for children aged two, three and four years. There are six staff, who all hold appropriate early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6. URN 147646 Registered person West Hendon Opportunity Pre-School Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Hendon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to West Hendon Pre School. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Aplomb Day Nursery London · NW9 7EB 4.9(34 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/aplomb-day-nursery-nw9-7eb-2526244 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool London · NW4 3DE 4.2(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hendon-day-nursery-and-preschool-nw4-3de-ey286575 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Parkside View Nursery West Hendon · NW9 7EU 4.8(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/parkside-view-nursery-nw9-7eu-ey429182 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### The Kindergarten Nursery Schools London · NW4 2DG 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-kindergarten-nursery-schools-limited-nw4-2dg-2577021 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Abracadabra Preschool Nursery (Brent Cross) London · NW2 1TR 4.3(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abracadabra-preschool-nursery-nw2-1tr - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### TLC London · NW4 2HY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tlc-nw4-2hy-ey559937 See all nurseries in Hendon →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Hendon ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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