Apple Day Nursery

Appledore House, Friern Barnet Road, London N11 3DN
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9.4 17 Reviews
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Centrally located serving Barnet, Southgate, Finchley and Whetstone with direct bus routes to New Southgate Station and Arnos Grove Underground Station. Apple Day Nursery provides on the highest quality of care and education in the area.

The premises are purpose built set over 3 floors, all floors have direct access to the garden. Each floor is dedicated to an age group designed to suit the respective age group.

The Nursey is headed by a dedicated and experienced Manager who is passionate about childcare and instils the same values in her staff team through in house and offsite training keeping all staff up to date with the standards and regulations in Early Years.

Meals are cooked on site by the Chef using fresh ingredients following a menu which is seasonal and 4 weekly rotations.

There are extra curricular activities like dance, music, French and football.

They strongly recommend that you view the Nursery to see their operations and setting first hand. The team look forward to your visit.

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Care Provided by Apple Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Childcare Plus Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Kristy Renshaw (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 125
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Apple Day Nursery

  • £85 a day, reducing when child reaches 3 and is entitled to funding.

  • All inclusive fees of meals, snacks, formula milk, nappies, creams, wipes and extra curricular activities.
  • Parking

  • Plenty of parking on surrounding roads of the Nursery for visitors and parents.


Apple Day Nursery Reviews (17)

9.4

Apple Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Apple Day Nursery has 17 reviews.

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Review from John W (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery if you're looking for a safe and nurturing place for your child. In terms of education, safety, food hygiene, staff being polite and always there to help. Food is amazing, especially the couscous. My child is coming home and talking about the couscous he ate. The
management team as well as the staff are always amazing and happy to help support my child. I leave to work in peace of mind. Best nursery in the area.

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Review from Anila P (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Apple Day Nursery since Feb 2024. She was 2.5 years when she started.
The staff were so friendly and helpful and the manager has been very supportive from the beginning. My daughter used to cry almost every day and I never thought she would settle let alone stay for
5 long weekdays. Now she says 'nursery' even on weekends. She loves the routine, loves the staff and feels so welcomed and appreciated. Nursery setting is also so good, spacious and enough resources to keep the kids occupied and learn new skills. The communication from nursery is also great and nice to see a lot of social events being organised where parents can also be involved. Sports day was the highlight for me! I think I enjoyed it as much as my daughter. Highly recommend this nursery. Must also add the food is great as my little one has never missed eating her meal fully!

Reply from Bhavna Patel, Director at Apple Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely review; it is much appreciated. We are glad to learn that your little one is enjoying nursery at Apple Day.


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Review from Suzanne H (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Apple Day Nursery from when they were young babies - my son was 7 months when he started there full time and my daughter 15 months (just after Covid). My daughter started school last year and was very well prepared for this, having learned numbers/alphabet/writing already
through the nursery, so I was really impressed that she was already ahead in this area. My son is still at the nursery and he loves it, runs in happy every day - the staff are incredibly caring, the facilities are great and they have aircon which is important when it's baking hot in the summer. The food is varied and they eat well with an onsite chef unlike some other nurseries. The hours are brilliant for us as we need to get into work early. The staff are often doing exciting activities with the children, the outdoor space is good and used often too which is important to me. I'm overall very impressed with the nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others!

Reply from Bhavna Patel, Director at Apple Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely review; we are happy to know that both your beautiful children have progressed well through Apple Day.


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Review from Alina F (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has a lovely team of staff and management. With daily activities, my child's development has greatly improved since she attends Apple Day Nursery. They also have great communication with parents. Great job to the team and management. The environment is excellent and I am so pleased we chose
this nursery for our daughter. The love and care my daughter receives are both very reassuring and comforting, she is attending this nursery since she was 1 year old.
She enjoys it very much and has made a lot of friends. I am impressed with the variety of fun and learning activities that the children have at the nursery. Never any concerns and very clean as well.

Reply from Bhavna Patel, Director at Apple Day Nursery

Thank you so much or the lovely review, it is very much appreciated. We are glad to hear that you are happy with our services.


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Review from D N (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Apple Day has been one of the best places I could have chosen for my son, he started when he was 1 year old, since then he developed so well!
The staff in any of the rooms is so professional, showing amazing care and love for every child.
From baby room to purple room where my son is now he created
an amazing bond with any of the staff!
My son also is a picky eater and surprisingly he is eating everything in there. If you are looking for a nursery where your child wants to be loved and taken care of I will highly recommend Apple Day!

Reply from Ama Nana-Marfo, Director at Apple Day Nursery

Great to hear that you are happy with our service. Thank you so much for the lovely review.


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Review from Beyza A (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Apple Day Nursery for over a year now. The staff/teachers couldn't be more likeable, affectionate and caring. They give us peace of mind between drop off and pick up times, the whole time.
Our son and all his fellow babies learn, engage, and have fun, all catered for and
looked after very well with affection.
He shows massive improvement in development and language learning and clearly shows self-confidence. Apple Day Nursery is highly recommended.

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Review from Camilla M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our journey with Apple Day Nursery began when our son was 1 and a half years old. As first-time parents, we were naturally apprehensive about sending our son to a nursery. However, our visit to Apple Day Nursery put our fears to rest. We were immediately impressed by the facilities that were not just
new but also child-friendly. The initial few weeks were a period of adjustment for our son, but the staff at Apple Day Nursery, went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to three members of staff for their efforts. Our son has also formed special bonds with three members of staff who he adores. They have truly made a difference in our son's life and we are confident that he is in good hands. Now, our son is so comfortable at Apple Day Nursery that he often doesn't want to leave when we come to pick him up. This is a testament to the nurturing and engaging environment that Apple Day Nursery provides. Thank you!

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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Apple Day is a lovely place. Wonderful caring staff, fantastic facilities. Our child has made fabulous friends since being there in his early months. They always have loads of activities for learning and encouragement and are very good at communicating with parents about progress regularly. He and I
love it and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment I was pregnant, we visited Apple Day and looked no further. We knew it had everything we wanted for our child to flourish. Not only has it met our expectations, but exceeded them. Staff are caring and nurturing as well as focused on really developing your child. Even though our child
will be one of the very youngest going to school, I have no doubt that she is ready, helped by the preparation from this nursery and commitment to child development. Can’t thank them enough for all their input! Will be sad to leave!

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Apple Day Nursery for two and a half years and she absolutely loves it. It was highly recommended to us by a local parent and we can see why. Staff are skilled, warm, kind, fun and nurturing. It is very clear that the staff all enjoy working with the kids, and also want
them to learn and develop as much as possible. Every week is packed with fun activities, as well as extra opportunities such as a trip to the theatre at Christmas time and a fantastic summer party for kids, staff and parents! We get a detailed handover at pick-up time, as well as scheduled detailed meetings with our daughter’s key worker. The menu is brilliant - the kids eat such a fantastic varied diet of freshly cooked nutritious food and learn great habits about eating together. The facilities are clean and colourful. There is a focus on sports, education and even French classes. We would highly recommend this fantastic nursery and all the amazing staff who work tirelessly there!

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Review from V L (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children attend Apple Day Nursery and have done for a few years. They both love coming there. They offer lots of activities and really support their development. I have recommended Apple Day Nursery to several friends also whose children now attend and they are also very happy with it.

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Review from Christine U (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our baby just started going to Apple Day Nursery recently and she is now 8 months old. She is still settling in but the staff have been immensely caring, supportive, and attentive. I am hoping our baby will start to enjoy her time in the coming months. I feel her needs are attended to sufficiently and
I like the social aspect and diversity of the activities they do. I have already recommended this nursery to a friend, for her baby.

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Review from Elidor A (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The school really adapted to my son's needs, we decided to take our son to this nursery when we came to England for a month and in that short amount of time, my son learned some English and still remembers the nursery rhymes he learned while he was there. I was really happy with how welcoming and helpful
the staff were especially the manager and the deputy because they made it really easy for me and my wife to take our son here. Happy for my son to return here again.

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Review from David A (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4-year-old boy has been at Apple Day Nursery for one and half years.
This is truly an excellent nursery. The environment is a very caring one. The planned structured activities are great for learning and child development.
The interaction with staff is first class.
Due to Apple Day, our son will
be more than school ready come next September.
I would thoroughly recommend the nursery to provide your child with a great start to their life.

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started Apple Day Nursery about 3 weeks ago and has settled so quickly.
The staff are so helpful and great with the children.
The whole nursery is run professionally and effectively with both the children and parents needs catered for.

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Review from Andrew (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been there for 8 months now. Started in the baby room and is now full-time in toddler room. We see constant learning and development by him. The rooms are well equipped and maintained. The staff have been excellent and keep you well informed.

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Review from Min L (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good, modern facility. Caring staff who really make an effort compare to the other nursery that my son also attending. My son is more engaged in Apple Day Nursery, both with the carers and other toddlers.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.375)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.375) out of 10 for Apple Day Nursery 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 10 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 4.975 for Apple Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.975

  • 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 4.4 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Apple Day 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 125 number of registered child places is 25. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 25 = 0.4

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Apple Day Nursery accepts?

Apple Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Apple Day Nursery Open?

Apple Day Nursery 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 Apple Day Nursery have capacity for?

Apple Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 125 Children.

How far is Apple Day Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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