Northcote House Nursery

67-69 Salcott Road, London SW11 6DQ
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8.7 71 Reviews
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Northcote House Nursery is a private daycare nursery.

Northcote House is situated on Salcott Road. At their last inspection in July 2023, the nursery was awarded a Good from Ofsted.

The nursery is open full-time from 7:30 am – 7:00 pm caring for children from 3 months to 5 years.

Children are encouraged to develop and build upon their abilities in all areas of learning and take pride in their achievements.

Children quickly gain independence, self-confidence and an enthusiasm for learning. The innovative and exciting curriculum encourages the children to develop all the characteristics needed for effective learning.

The nursery works in partnership with parents to prepare children for entry into well-regarded schools in the local and surrounding areas.

The nursery has been completely refurbished and the rooms are equipped with state of the art educational resources, providing environments rich in exciting and engaging learning opportunities and experiences which are tailored to meet children's individual interests.

The nursery's chef prepares all the children's meals fresh on the premises each day.

Extra-curricular activities include community visits, gardening and more.

Care Provided by Northcote House Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Georgiana Preda (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 122
  • Age Range
    • from 1 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Northcote House Nursery

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.


  • PAt our Nursery, we understand that every family has unique needs. That's why we offer flexible pricing options to cater to both full and half-day schedules.


    Additionally, we provide a dependable drop-off and pick-up service for the convenience of parents whose children attend X school. Moreover, our commitment to quality education extends to offering 15 funding options to ensure every child has access to excellent care and learning opportunities. Let us be your trusted partner in your child's development journey - contact us today to learn more.


Northcote House Nursery Reviews (71)

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Northcote House Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.738) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Northcote House Nursery has 71 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Northcote House for the past year and we can’t speak highly enough of it. The staff are wonderful - friendly, engaged and genuinely seem to care about the children. I am continually amazed by how much my daughter is learning and developing from her days at nursery, and
she clearly enjoys her time there. I also feel confident that her emotional development is being nurtured, too. We feel extremely lucky that she has the opportunity to attend and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others. It isn’t cheap but it is worth every penny. I just hope that we will be as fortunate when it comes to finding a school for her!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review and kind words, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter has developed and enjoys her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We love Northcote House. Our daughter started 3 months ago when she was 9 months old and it took only a few days for her to settle in. The staff always give you their time to talk through your child's day and you can tell looking at the older children when they get picked up just how much they like
their key workers which was instantly reassuring. My child always comes home with a clean nappy and is never sad to be dropped off. It has a nice family feel to it. So far so good.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review and feedback, it is great to hear how much your daughter enjoys nursery with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I, and most importantly our son (1 year old), are exceedingly happy with Northcote House Nursery.
We had problems at a previous nursery so had to find a place quickly as we withdrew him. The manager was kind, considerate and understanding of our problems and experience and went out of
her way to ensure we were completely reassured with the processes and care of our son, in particular giving us extra time to see him settle in and observe how things were done in the nursery. The management have always been there to answer questions and help in any way they can. Can't fault them.
The team who look after our son are equally wonderful. Most of the time he actually tries to sneak back into the nursery when I pick him up. They provide daily updates and, from what I have experienced, genuinely know and care deeply for our son. He is developing really well and comes home with new skills, songs and dance moves all the time.
I wholeheartedly recommend Northcote House.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear what a positive journey you and your son are having with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two-year-old son has been going to Northcote House since August 2019. Our experience of the nursery has been extremely positive. When he first joined the baby room, he settled quickly, and the staff were fantastic with him. He then went on to the pre-toddler group was very happy there too. He is
now in the toddler group and is excited to go to nursery every morning. The staff are all friendly and caring, the activities they put on for the children are great, and I have been really impressed with the work they do with the children about feelings and emotions.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us and has developed so well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and a great staff basis. Our daughter absolutely loved attending, and we were really disappointed to leave (as we moved away from the area). I was always impressed with how many activities they would do with the children and the variety of them. Would definitely recommend.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and feedback; we are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter was always happy to go into the nursery and big smiles when we picked her up, particularly when coming home with her artwork/painting from that day. Staff are friendly, accommodating and enthusiastic and always gave a good verbal handover of our daughter’s day. We have only left as we moved
out of the area, very sad to leave!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and feedback; we are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The child I nanny for attends this nursery. Everything about it is fabulous.
The manager is so happy every morning and nothing is ever too much.
The staff are extremely kind and caring, and this is reflected through how happy the child I care for is when I pick him up.
There are lots of activities
on offer and the food on offer is great also.
I must say during this time the staff have all been calm and professional at all times, a real credit to the manager.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Northcote House Nursery is an exceptional nursery and I would highly recommend it to any parent. The facilities are bright, airy and more spacious than other nurseries in the area. The staff are all friendly, smiley and loving with the children. They're served 3 nutritious and filling meals a day, the
menu changes on a weekly basis so good variety. I can't fault the nursery on anything. The other parents I know also think the nursery is great. We're moving out of the area and so disappointed my son will be leaving.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your great review, we are delighted to hear your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My one-year-old son absolutely loves going to nursery in the morning and has developed leaps and bounds since starting three months ago. He is always greeted by a happy and welcoming member of staff. The manager is brilliant, personable and always knows what’s going on, showing an interest in each individual
child at the door.
A happy smiley baby is handed back to me at the end of the day with a detailed written diary and debrief from his key person, which I really appreciate. I highly recommend Northcote House Nursery to any parent looking for a five-star, reliable childcare solution.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review, it is great to hear how much your son is enjoying nursery with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In June 2020 our son joined the toddler group at Northcote House and has enjoyed it ever since. The settling in period was adequate and enabled me to see how he would interact with other children and staff and to see what he would be doing each day. We have been warmly welcomed by the manager and all
of the staff who are very friendly and kind. The space inside is larger than we expected with a good selection of toys, books and playing areas. My son has enjoyed growing plants in the outdoor space. Security is good, given how close the nursery is to Northcote Road. We really appreciate the manager sending weekly newsletters detailing what the children in each age group have been doing and it's great we can also see photos and videos on the nursery FaceBook page. Our son really enjoys going to Northcote House and talks about the other children and the teachers. His vocabulary is coming along rapidly! Our experience has been very positive.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your amazing review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery and you are enjoying our regular content on Facebook.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has had the loveliest few moths at Northcote House since he started in June. The nursery is bright, airy and has lots of different play areas. It has such a nice feel to it, and the staff are genuinely caring, friendly and great at keeping us updated on how his days have been and what he’s been
up to. The manager is so helpful and always really quick to respond. Our son loves nursery, goes without tears and always comes home tired. I feel extremely confident that he’s being well looked after.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review; it is great to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy at Northcote House. She enjoys going, has made friends, adores the staff and seems to be developing and learning really quickly. The staff were so helpful when we started potty training, in fact they gave us the courage to start!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoyed her time with us and is developing quickly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Northcote House since April 2018 and he is just so happy there. All the staff are so friendly, loving and engaged with the children - a big reflection of the manager who is just fantastic. It’s a testament to how happy my son is there that he talked about the staff throughout lockdown,
and settled back in really very quickly. He’s usually clingy to me but he goes in very happily every morning. They’ve handled the return from lockdown so well. Feel very lucky that our son has somewhere so wonderful to attend. The facilities are also far superior to all other nurseries I’ve viewed locally, with large bright spaces and great outside areas.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter, now aged 4 and in Bennerley House, started Northcote House nursery at 11-months-old and has thoroughly enjoyed her time throughout. Sometimes I struggle to get her to leave at the end of the day! The staff have been ever so caring towards her.
We now have our son who is a year old, started
in the baby room back in February. It made sense given how happy we were to start him at the same nursery. All is going very well, and he has settled in very quickly. Being sent a few pictures initially of him when he started meant a lot.
The manager and her team are doing a great job, and as a family we are extremely happy. I have seen some changes over the years but so pleased we stayed, and now have both our children there. Says it all really!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review, it is great to hear how much your children have been enjoying nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one arrived in Northcote House Nursery in October 2019 and since then we could see a huge change in her behaviour. She is far more curious, talkative, interested in everything, concentrated.
The team is amazing in relation with
- the organisation of the nursery,
- the activities proposed
(drawings, readings, dancings, singing, manipulating, learning different culture, languages...)
- the respect of our child,
- the zen attitude and the smiley and happy faces whatever the time and even during the COVID pandemic,
- the follow-up our child development on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.
I just love this team and will leave my child without any doubt.
Our little one is always happy to go there and it is a real pleasure to see her running into the arms of the nannies who welcome her in the morning.
Thank you all for everything.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys nursery and is developing so well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely feel to the nursery, that everyone who worked there truly loved the children. My little boy would go skipping in every morning and was always very happy in collection, full of tales of today’s activities. He always really enjoyed attending the nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery, especially the range of activities we have.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery has gone above and beyond to accommodate our childcare needs post COVID. I couldn’t feel more grateful to the management and the staff at Bennerley house. My daughter loves going to nursery and she loves her teachers. I would recommend the nursery to any of my friends!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your brilliant review, we are delighted to hear how positive your experience has been with us in this hard time and how much your daughter enjoys nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 2-year-old son started at the nursery in July. After over four months stuck at home with just his mum and dad in lockdown we were worried about how he would get on but he settled in almost immediately, which was thanks to the very attentive and welcoming staff. We have also been very impressed with
the amount of indoor and outdoor space and the activities on offer. Overall we are very pleased with our choice of nursery.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are thrilled how much your son has settled in with us and enjoys nursery, especially our indoor and outdoor space and the activities we offer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Northcote House is nothing short of brilliant. Our son loved going to Northcote House and the whole team are fantastic, they are all so kind and caring.
The facilities are great (it's the only nursery around the area, I’m not joking, the rest are in basements or just have skylights in converted churches.
I did not want my son spending the day in the dark!) and the food always freshly cooked.
The activities were so varied and he would return after an action-packed day with a smile on his face and exhausted. The variety of activities would always surprise me when I picked him up.
He even learnt to share in less than a month of joining, aged 13-months! He also learnt to pick a book a come on sit on our lap to read it, the sweetest thing and definitely learnt from Northcote House.
We are so sad to be leaving, but are so pleased he had such a great start to education.
Keep up the good work!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery, especially our facilities and activities we have.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child and his sibling have attended this nursery and all I have to say is positive things. During this uncertain period (Coronavirus) the communication has been clear and consistent. The man in the Pre school room has really lifted my child’s learning. The Pre school room and staff are exemplary,
my child is always happy to tell me what they have learnt and the variety of activities is exceptional. The food is also good and the manager is very professional.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Northcote House Nursery

Thank you very much for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the Nursery and that the communication you receive is so good. We are also thrilled to hear how well your child is developing and that they are so happy to share the experiences they have enjoyed with us.


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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.738)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.738) out of 10 for Northcote House Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.328 for Northcote House Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (77 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.328

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.41 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Northcote House Nursery is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 122 number of registered child places is 24.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.4 = 0.41

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Georgiana Preda

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2023

Compassionate and Empathic: I am approaching my role with a deep understanding of the emotional needs of children, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where each child feels valued and supported. I am prioritizing open communication with parents, acknowledging their concerns and providing regular updates on their child's progress.


Creative and Playful Spirit: I am recognizing the power of play as a child's primary mode of learning and I actively engage in creative and engaging activities that stimulate their minds and imaginations. I seek opportunities to introduce new and innovative learning experiences while maintaining a sense of fun and excitement.


Strong Leadership and Communication: I effectively lead and motivate my team of educators, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. I am prioritizing open and respectful communication with staff, ensuring everyone feels valued and contributing to the nursery's success.


Organizational and Resourceful: I am managing the day-to-day operations of the nursery with efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring that all aspects of the facility run smoothly and according to established guidelines. I am being resourceful in finding creative solutions to challenges and optimizing resources to support the nursery's mission.


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Katarzyna Kundera

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

Compassionate and Empathetic: I possess a deep understanding of the emotional needs of children and staff. I am compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely concerned about the well-being of everyone in their care. This innate connection allows them to foster a safe and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and supported.


Creative and Playful Spirit: I embrace the power of play as a child's primary mode of learning and staff's primary mode of rejuvenation. They are creative and playful themselves, consistently seeking innovative ways to engage children, staff, and parents. I am enthusiasm for learning and growth is infectious, inspiring everyone to explore, experiment, and discover.


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Marcus

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2023

•   I am creative and innovative in my approach to menu planning, regularly experimenting with new ingredients, flavours, and cooking techniques to keep the children's interest and encourage healthy eating habits.
•   I am skilled in understanding and adapting recipes to meet specific dietary needs and preferences, including food allergies, religious restrictions, and cultural influences.
Nutritional Knowledge:
•   I am well-versed in the nutritional requirements of young children, ensuring that every meal provides a balance of essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
•   I am familiar with the different developmental stages of children and can tailor meal plans to meet their specific nutritional needs at each stage.
•   I am knowledgeable about food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions and can create meals that are safe and enjoyable for all children.