Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Orchard House, 54 Station Road, New Barnet, Barnet EN5 1QG
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  • Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet), Barnet
The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School offers a warm and friendly welcome where children from 3 months to 5 years enjoy inspirational learning experiences.

The fabulous nursery has a wonderful team of Early Years practitioners with a wealth of experience in providing quality care and education.

The nursery promotes parent partnerships and provides daily updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities, so you have wonderful memories of their time at the nursery.

It’s a big, exciting world out there and staff want to nurture children’s curiosity so they, quite literally, have a head start as they take their next steps in life.

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Care Provided by Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maxine Buckley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) Reviews (14)

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Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.265) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) has 14 reviews.

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Review from Clea R (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely. My son enjoys going to the setting and we receive lots of photos and updates each day. I feel like the management has now improved and the activities seem appropriate for my child's age

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your son enjoys his time with us and that you appreciate the regular updates and photos. It's great to know that you've noticed improvements in management and that the activities feel well-suited for your child's age. We're always striving to provide the best possible care and learning experiences.


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Review from Bernadette L (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two grandchildren have attended New Barnet for over 2 years. Whenever I drop in they are always happy to go and see their friends and their favourite staff members! They both have thrived at Barnet and things like their speech have improved so much. We are so appreciative of the team and all the
hard work they put in. If you like your children to get outside and experience lots of new things then New Barnet is the perfect place.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Thank you for your lovely review! It's heartening to hear that your grandchildren have thrived at New Barnet over the past two years. We're delighted to contribute to their happiness, social development, and speech improvement.


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Review from Laithe J (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t praise this nursery, the manager and the rest of the team enough for the care they provide for my son. We came upon this nursery and attended an open day because we were unhappy with our son’s previous nursery.
We explained that changing nurseries for a 12-month baby would have to be as seamless
as possible and that if we noticed anything concerning whatsoever that we would not hesitate in cancelling his enrolment and taster sessions. Our concern was knowing that our son was being given the individual attention he needed whilst also being encouraged to interact with the other children and toys etc to establish confidence and ultimately a happy little boy. We need not have worried.
My little man has been going to the nursery for approx 6 months now and everything from his confidence and happiness, to his eating habits and speech have continuously improved. I just wish we had found this place sooner!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Thank you for the review and we are happy to hear all your worries have been looked after. It's great to see your son grow in confidence and enjoying nursery.


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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We haven't officially started yet but have had 3 weeks of settling in days. The staff were always very responsive in the lead-up and flexible in offering the support my daughter needed before she started. We are excited to see what happens when my daughter starts full time.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review and glad to know you have been supported in the weeks leading up to officially starting. We look forward to having your daughter at our nursery.


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Review from Jamie M (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Head Start has helped my son's transition run smoothly, he loves all the staff at Head Start and comes in with a smile as well as leaving with one. Head Start are an outstanding nursery who make children's happiness their number one priority.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review, we love that your son has a smile on his face!


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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had such a positive experience with the team here at Head Start. My daughter loves coming to nursery and always talks about her friends and the staff. Would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review, we are happy to hear you have had a positive experience with the team.


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Review from R C (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with Head Start Barnet. My son really enjoys coming and seems to be developing really well. Excellent facilities and caring staff - I've no hesitation in recommending the nursery.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Head Start for over 3 years and has had the best experience you could ever want for your preschooler. His confidence and social skills have all been expanded through his interactions at nursery. The staff are brilliant and will be sorely missed when he leaves for school.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review, great to hear your son has grown in confidence.


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Review from M I (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been so happy with how our son has settled into the nursery. He's been here now for a year and absolutely loves it. We can't recommend the staff enough - they are lovely and the nursery has such a family feel.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review and being part of the family. We are happy to hear your son has settled with us!


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Review from Lavinia D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely staff in a caring and homely environment. We are very pleased with how our children are growing and developing new skills.

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Review from Joseph L (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children are both at Head Start Barnet. They have recently had a refurbishment of the garden and they have said they are going to do a lot more which is great. My children are extremely happy, my son is thriving in the baby room and I am very happy with the new management so far.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Hi Joseph, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad you like the refurb of the garden, we are looking forward to sharing photos of the work done inside the nursery as well.


Many thanks.


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Review from Hywel C (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is very happy here. His key workers seem attentive and have formed a strong relationship with him. They have pushed forward his learning in all the key academic areas such as math and language, as well as socially. The staff have helped come up with plans to work on behaviour problems when they
occur, which has really worked to help him grow kinder and gentler. Their communication about what he's learning is regular, thorough and he loves sitting down at the end of the day to see the photos they've taken. I'd strongly recommend Head Start Day Nursery Barnet.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Dear Hywel. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about Head Start nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last, very difficult year. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care we provide for your son and that he feels safe, happy and healthy everyday in the nursery. With warm and safe wishes for 2021.


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Review from Brayner F (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had three children attend Head Start Day Nursery Barnet for the last seven years, having looked at competing nurseries in the Barnet area, I am happy to have selected Head Start Day Nursery Barnet. The staff are great and at the end of the day that is what matters, so you know that your children
are being well looked after, fed and entertained. Meaning that when you pick them up they are shattered but happy at the end of the day. You can always find a place with more rooms, purpose built or with a bigger garden. However, Head Start Day Nursery Barnet use the space they have effectively and they have crucially key people that care and care passionately about child care. As a parent you know when your child is happy and I have no hesitation in recommending Head Start Day Nursery Barnet to anyone looking.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Dear Brayner. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Head Start Barnet nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last, very difficult year. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care that we have provided for your three children and that they feel safe, happy and healthy everyday in the nursery. With warm and safe wishes for 2021.


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Review from Maria A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having put my older son, now seven through Head Start Day Nursery Barnet and I am still so happy with the care and education that my daughter receives! All the staff are always smiling and welcoming, no question is too big! Both my children loved going there and learnt so much socially to prepare them
for school! Being a key worker, I found the nursery extremely supportive to me and my child through both lockdowns. I felt assured my child was safe continuously, a lovely nursery and great first step!

Reply from Andy Morris, Andy Morris at Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

Dear Maria. Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Head Start, Barnet nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last, very difficult year. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care we provide for your daughter and that she feels safe, happy and healthy everyday in the nursery. With warm and safe wishes for 2021.


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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.265)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.265) out of 10 for Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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 4.958 for Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) is calculated as follows: ( (23 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 3.307 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 55 number of registered child places is 11. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 11 = 0.182

  • 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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Meet the Team (3)

Rebecca

Rebecca Lane

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

Hello, I’m Becca! I’m your Nursery Manager at New Barnet, I joined the Family First team in 2021 after having my second child. I have many years of experience in childcare after having first discovered my love for Early Years and Education when in secondary school. However, it was whilst studying for my BA (Hons) degree in “Integrated Working with Children and Families in the Early Years” that I truly began to call myself an advocate for families. I developed a deep interest in how children learn and what we do as practitioners (and families) to enable this. I have worked in various roles including Children’s Centre and Family Support, alongside the NHS and Social Care, and support of private nurseries across a London borough.


I love getting to know the families in our nursery and seeing them develop and grow until they are ready for the next transition in their life!


Chelsea

Chelsea Morris

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

Hi, I’m Chelsea, I am your Preschool Room Leader and Deputy Manager in the nursery.


I hold a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples workforce that I completed whilst working as an apprentice in the nursery. I also hold a Level 3 in SENCO for Early Years and I am the nursery SENCO Lead.


I love getting stuck into messy play, creating activities, and getting your children ready for school! We love to create fun learning opportunities, even with Chess! Come and see us and find out about our Chess Club.


Riemiaya

Riemiaya Graham

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello everyone, my name is Riemiaya and I am the Deputy Manager at New Barnet.


I have an ongoing passion for childcare and delivering high standard learning experiences for children. My passion began in my studies where I achieved a Level 3 diploma in Childcare and Education.


I love getting outdoors with the children and I am an advocate for physical activities in the Early Years. I am looking forward to meeting you all at New Barnet and continuing to deliver great learning opportunities for our children!


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet)

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) accepts?

Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) Open?

Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) have capacity for?

Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Head Start New Barnet) to the centre of Barnet?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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