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.
Street parking is available.
Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) has 47 reviews.
Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your son loves coming to nursery and that our team was able to support him through the transition. Building strong bonds and creating a nurturing environment is at the heart of what we do, so it's wonderful to know that this has been your experience. We're also delighted that you appreciate our varied activities and celebrations, as we strive to make every day engaging and inclusive.
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Review from Noa D (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to nursery so much. Our team is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, supported, and engaged with age-appropriate activities and personal development goals.
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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and the nursery! We're so pleased to hear that you've had such a positive experience and that you feel your children are well cared for.We appreciate your feedback regarding the baby room sleep arrangements and space. Our team works hard to create a nurturing and comfortable environment for all children, but we understand that every family's needs are different. If youd like to discuss your experience further, please contact our Customer Experience Team on 0330 333 1080
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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you so much for this heartfelt review! It's truly wonderful to hear how welcome and supported you've felt at our nursery. Our team works hard to create a warm and friendly atmosphere for both children and parents alike. We're thrilled your daughter loves our book corner! Knowing she's developing a love for reading at such an early age brings us so much joy. And yes, garden time is a huge priority for us, it's great to know she's enjoying the outdoor adventures too. Your recommendation means the world, thank you for being part of our nursery family!
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Wow, your review gave us all the warm fuzzies thank you! We're so delighted that Little Garden Nursery has been such a positive experience for your twins after your previous challenges. Knowing that every day felt like a delight and that we could help boost their confidence makes everything we do worthwhile. Our incredible team takes immense pride in fostering a warm and caring environment, so your praise means the world to us. 10/10? That's music to our ears! Wishing your family continued happiness and growth, you'll always have a place in the Little Garden family.
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Review from M V (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Merci beaucoup for your lovely words! We're over the moon to hear how much your little one enjoys her time at The Finchley Day Nursery. Seeing her counting to 10 in French must have been such a proud parent moment-what a star! We love enriching our activities with drama and French to inspire creativity and learning in fun, exciting ways. Thank you for highlighting our friendly, smiling team-it means the world to us to know we've made such a positive impact from day one. Here's to many more wonderful moments ahead!
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Review from Rae H (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024
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Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your glowing review of Finchley Day Nursery! We're so glad your daughter's transition was smooth and that she enjoys our nutritious food and engaging activities. Our open-door policy is all about building a community, and it's lovely to know you appreciate it. We're thrilled she's happy, nurtured, and well-cared for here. Your recommendation means the world to us.
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son was absolutely happy during his time at our nursery, and we're delighted to welcome your daughter now.
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Review from S V (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024
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Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our nursery. It's lovely to know that your daughter has been well-nurtured and that you're happy with the care, guidance, and facilities we provide.
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Review from Richard T (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your son is thriving in our nursery. We appreciate your positive feedback and are committed to providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for all the children in our care.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2023
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We get a daily log and photos of the activities covered. Staff are approachable and open which makes it a wonderful place to leave our babies at each day.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for the review and for being part of our nursery family.
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Review from Christian W (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2023
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Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for the review and saying staff are fantastic. We love helping our families and nurturing all the children in our care.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for the review and for being part of our nursery family.
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Review from A Q (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for the review and we appreciate your feedback. The staff are doing an amazing job and thank you for choosing our nursery.
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Review from Hannah O (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for the review and we are so happy to see that your daughter loves coming to nursery.
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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your review which is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback, please do contact us at feedback@familyfirstnurseries.com so we can discuss concerns.
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Review from Alistair D (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2023
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Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for the review and for loving our nursery.
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Review from Galina V (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2023
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Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for this lovely review and we are happy to hear that your daughter enjoys her experience at the nursery and has grown so much confidence.
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Review from Raul F (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for this lovely review! We are happy to hear that your little one is having a good experience at our nursery.
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Review from Sara V (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles)
Thank you for your lovely review and we are so happy to hear that your little one is loving the weekly 'show and tell; time.
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The Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10 for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.879 for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is calculated as follows: ( (262 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.879
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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Garden The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School (Previously Scribbles) is based on 25 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1
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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Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2015
Hi, I’m Voula, the Nursery Manager.
I am a qualified teacher with a Degree in Nursery Education, I’m the Designated Safeguarding Lead and am qualified in Paediatric First Aid.
At The Finchley Day Nursery & Preschool we love learning through a variety of activities. We enjoy science experiments, practising our writing skills and phonetics, and learning all about numbers, as part of our school readiness. We love going on trips to the woods and allotments, and developing our physical skills through running, climbing, and yoga.
Caring for our children is such a rewarding career and I strive and encourage our children to progress and reach their full potential and be happy independent learners.
As a team we build close bonds with the children and work together in achieving our goals.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2022
Hi, I am Melissa the Deputy Manager at The Finchley Day Nursery & preschool.
I am extremely experienced having worked in nurseries for 10 years. I have worked with babies, toddlers and pre-school which has enabled me to bring a wealth of knowledge to the team.
I love working in early years education because it is something I have always been passionate about, I would like to think I am making a difference in young children’s lives by providing a range of ideas and enabling activities.
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