The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

843-845 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London N21 2RX
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9.9 43 Reviews
  • The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery, London
The Winchmore Hill Preschool & Nursery is built upon a passion for excellence and innovation in childcare and preschool education. They take children from 3 months up to 4 years and 11 months.

Staff put the children at the heart of their nursery where the focus is on a curriculum designed around how children learn. They plan varied, exciting opportunities to Explore | Discover |Create | Learn where children’s needs, talents, abilities and interests are ignited. The specialist curriculum covers music, performing arts, early years and discovery and technology with purpose-built studios for each specialist area.

They have dedicated under-two rooms; their baby room is designed to meet the needs of children from three months old until they are secure walkers. Staff follow the daily routine that children are used to at home so that the transition from home to nursery is seamless. With a separate cot room ensuring children can enjoy deep and undisturbed sleep.

The toddler room provides a very nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to be more independent and to try new things themselves, taking those next important steps in their development. The curriculum for under twos supports the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and has a strong focus on exploration and discovery.

The nursery's sensory room is an oasis of calm in and amongst the other nursery rooms. It is largely used by under twos who visit the room daily for focused sensory exploration. Music is piped into the room via a Sonos system supporting the children’s sensory discovery.

Staff are carefully selected specifically for their caring, nurturing and gentle qualities and their knowledge and experience of working with young children.

They believe it is very important that children are fed nutritious home cooked meals and the menus are designed by a specialist nutritionist serving largely organic food only.

Care Provided by The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Helen Regan (Nursery Principal)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking
  • There is on street parking close by


The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery Reviews (43)

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The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery has 43 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the standard of care at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery. Our children have always been welcomed with a smile, but more importantly, they always go in with a smile and full of excitement for their day ahead. Whenever we have raised any concerns or questions with regards to our children,
the staff have always been exceptionally supportive and ready to work with us to address any major developments (e.g potty training, giving up the dummy etc). As parents, the care, development and safety of your child is of the utmost importance and Winchmore Hill Day Care exceed in all areas.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery. We know it can be difficult choosing a childcare provider for your child, we are so grateful that you chose us and that you are happy with your decision! A safe, healthy and high-quality educational environment is our top priority for each child and we know that each child has different needs and interests - we love supporting families as they transition and develop! Thank you for your lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with this nursery, our son is 7 months old and it is more like leaving him with family than a nursery. The staff are all so friendly and we can see the genuine love they have for each child.
The support and advice we have received have been greatly appreciated, the photos and updates
throughout the day are great and we can see our son is in a fantastic, warm, loving, clean and safe place.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment where they are supported and nurtured by our passionate team. Our team also strives to build strong relationships with their families, working in a partnership to share their knowledge to help through any stage of development. Maintaining strong, reliable communication so families can get a great insight into their little one's nursery day is also an important part of this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great place, we had 2 children go through the system and it was fantastic.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to read that you and your family had a fantastic experience with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. It's always hard to leave your children somewhere that isn't at home but the staff provide such a warm and caring environment. Both our children have been/are here and formed great bonds with the staff and other children. The staff really go above and beyond to make the
children's experience fun and engaging. You will do very well to find a better nursery than this one!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All children are supported and nurtured in the development of positive knowledge and important life skills by our kind, caring team. In our warm, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment, children enjoy a variety of fun activities built around their interests to keep them stimulated and engaged.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After over a year of attending this nursery, my son, who previously went to another one, I can confidently say it's been the best decision. The staff truly invest in caring for the children and their educational journey. Each day brings a new activity for the kids, and the added bonuses of having dedicated
art and yoga teachers enhance their skill sets. The atmosphere is consistently positive, with genuinely warm and caring individuals. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent considering enrolment, you won't be disappointed.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children. They work hard to provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive nursery environment in which children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities. These are designed to spark their curiosity and imagination whilst also providing plenty of engaging opportunities for learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery looked after both of my sons, and my eldest joined about a week after it opened so we have been with the nursery since the beginning. It truly does stand out from the rest in the area, it has a very different ethos and really pushes the boundaries of early care; It includes
yoga, phonics/writing in the early pre-school class and has had a wonderful longstanding dedicated art teacher. The nursery staff have always been consistently lovely and caring to my children and have got to know them both in great depth (they are very different characters!) Management is also very caring and considerate of any needs which may arise, always at the end of the phone to offer reassurance and an update when needed. I was always very jealous of my sons' lunches and teas; They always came home bouncing and fully fed. My youngest has only just left and still talks about his class and his key worker; He will miss them very much. The nursery was definitely an integral part of our family.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our talented nursery team are dedicated to helping children learn, grow and flourish. They work hard to form strong, supportive relationships with each child and really take the time to understand their individual needs. Children enjoy a great variety of engaging activities designed to help them develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended this nursery. My eldest son really enjoyed the preschool room and was always very happy to go to nursery. He still wants to go back as a 6-year-old!
My younger son started in the baby room in February, and I’ve found the settling in and care of the staff excellent.
After 2 weeks he was super happy to go in and I appreciate all the updates about the many activities which he gets involved in during the day. I am happy he has good attentive care, a nice balanced diet and gets to do all sorts of activities I’d never do with him at home. The management is friendly and firm, with great communication. They use the app which is also great for updates. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children enjoy a variety of fun, engaging activities throughout the nursery day. Informed by our bespoke education programmes, these provide plenty of engaging learning opportunities. Maintaining reliable and informative communication with our families is so important in building a strong partnership between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were so impressed from the first viewing and our expectations beyond exceeded since our girl started. The staff are all so wonderful and the most caring. I’m constantly impressed by all the creativity they come up with to keep the children learning and educational entertainment. When I see the updates
of what they’ve been up to it always makes me smile and think what a good life these children have there, they all look so content and happy. The most important part, our girl has loved it there since the first day and is always excited when it’s time to leave in the morning.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our warm, nurturing team provide a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, provide plenty of engaging and creative opportunities for learning. We strive to maintain informative, detailed communication with our families to build strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Finding the perfect day nursery for our 2-year-old was challenging but this nursery exceeded our expectations. Warm staff, engaging activities and a nurturing environment have significantly contributed to our daughter's development. Highly recommend for peace of mind and a fantastic early learning experience.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. In our warm, nurturing nursery environment, children enjoy a great range of stimulating activities. These are informed by our education programmes and provide fun and engaging opportunities for children to develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been at this nursery for a number of years, two kids have gone through and have experienced various rooms and practitioners. Youngest is currently in the preschool room. The facilities and activities are great, all very new, fabulous resources, interactive whiteboards, sensory room, proper art lessons,
yoga, in-house chef, my eldest went into reception doing phonics and writing thanks to this nursery. However, this is not why I rate them highly. What really matters and makes a huge difference is that their practitioners truly care about the children. We receive accurate, honest feedback. They know each child incredibly well. We have experienced another very popular nursery in the area prior to this one and when comparing the two, there really is no comparison. The bonds our children formed with the practitioners and management team at this nursery are at a different level. Children feel loved, safe and are very happy here. We are lucky to have such great childcare available to us.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are dedicated to helping children thrive. They take the time to form strong, supportive bonds with our children and combine their creativity with our fantastic facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our experience (and our children's experience) of The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery. They love going in and love all the staff they interact with.
The staff are all so caring, attentive and friendly. Feedback is very regular via the app, showing full range of activities completed
during the day with plenty of pictures. Management communication is very quick, helpful and accommodating in any way they can be.
What we love;
The amount of learning and activities the children are exposed to.
The social interaction with adults (staff) and other children.
The manners, routine and values which all the staff seem to instil in the children.
The quality of food (organic, cooked in-house from scratch - nothing processed).

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Maintaining informative and reliable communication with our families is so important in building a strong partnership between nursery and home. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities which provide fun, engaging and creative opportunities for learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery, highly recommended. Lovely, caring, friendly and professional staff, amazing venue and facilities, delicious food prepared in-house, and very happy children who are exposed to lots of learning and developmental interactions on a daily basis.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team strives to ensure each child feels happy, confident and supported at nursery. Our great facilities combined with the creativity and passion of our team mean children enjoy a variety of activities throughout the nursery day, designed to keep them stimulated, curious and engaged in their learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery! The team at Winchmore Hill Preschool are incredible. They listen to your concerns and wishes and always try to accommodate you. The children are their utmost priority and my son absolutely loves his key workers. The food is made from scratch every day (bake their own bread
etc). They will try to follow your child’s home routine as much as possible. No complaints, great nursery

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our caring team are incredibly open and attentive to the individual needs of our families, working hard to provide the support little ones need to thrive. Children enjoy varied, nutritious meals whilst at nursery which are packed with delicious flavours.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an awesome nursery. From the positive morning greeting to the communicative handover at the end of the day, and a fun-packed, caring and educationally-helpful day in between, I cannot express enough good things. I would highly recommend this nursery, and much credit goes to the tremendous staff.
Needless to say, our child absolutely loves it. Bravo to all the team including all support staff!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team provides a great variety of fun, engaging and educational activities throughout the nursery day, allowing children to develop important skills whilst having plenty of fun. Effective communication with our families is so important in creating strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are beyond incredible here. They make the nursery what it is.
The children follow a structure of development in a nurturing environment. Thank you to the staff and the nursery manager in charge for the amazing effort and care for the children.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. In our supportive, nurturing nursery environment, children enjoy high-quality learning experiences carefully crafted to engage and excite their interests.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't say enough about how amazing this nursery is. We have been lucky to have both our kids here and they've loved it, the staff are so caring and fun. They use great creativity and imagination to keep each day exciting. Really personable, tha staff make this place so special.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring and supportive team are dedicated to helping children grow. They take the time to provide a variety of great activities which keep the children excited and engaged with their learning whilst having plenty of fun.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are extremely helpful and always so kind and friendly. My son thoroughly enjoys going to the nursery and I always feel reassured that he is in good hands when I leave him at nursery. Thank you for being amazing.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, nurturing team are incredibly attentive and sensitive to the individual needs of our families. They strive to work in close partnerships to share their knowledge and provide the right support to guide them through all stages of development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Son loves going to nursery everyday!
Staff are absolutely lovely and genuinely care and love my child.
I feel reassured dropping him off everyday!
Regular updates throughout the day allow me to see what he has been up to.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is loving his time here! Our kind, caring team form strong relationships with each child, working hard to identify their needs and the right support they need to thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are fortunate enough to have 2 kids raised by the thoughtful, caring, passionate and friendly staff and management at Winchmore Hill Nursery. The progressive learning opportunities have given our children an open mind and a head start at school. Children are also taught to be kind and fair, generous
and worldly, and it shines through in everyday life.


I could not recommend them highly enough.


Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team are so passionate about helping children to learn and grow. They work hard to provide highly engaging learning experiences which inspire and empower children to develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so glad I chose The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery for my son's early years education. It took a little while for him to settle in, but with the care and support of all staff, he soon settled in and now loves going to preschool. Seeing how much he has excelled since starting in January 2023 is amazing.
The staff go over and beyond for him, and it’s a joy to see.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Starting a nursery is a significant event in the lives of children and their families, and our team will share their knowledge and provide the right support they need to feel safe, secure and happy in our nursery setting.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.925)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10 for The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.925 for The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (326 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.925

  • 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 The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery is based on 29 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 29 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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Helen Regan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Helen has over 15 years’ experience within early years. Helen is very passionate and her roles in quality and operations which means she has a strong drive to achieve high quality standards. Since stepping into The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery, Helen has loved being a part of a growing team that share the same vision and love for early years.


Frequently Asked Questions about The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery accepts?

The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery Open?

The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:30, Tuesday 07:00-18:30, Wednesday 07:00-18:30, Thursday 07:00-18:30, Friday 07:00-18:30.

How many Children does The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery to the centre of London?

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