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

Both our children have had the most fantastic experience. They are incredibly well cared for, fully engaged and full of fun. The staff are incredibly attentive and the updates are frequent and relevant


(and we couldn’t work without the great hours offered!!)


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 read that both of your little ones have had a fantastic experience with us! Our supportive, nurturing team provide a variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day, which are carefully crafted to interest, excite and engage the children's learning.


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Our two daughters have recently joined the nursery and we have had an amazing experience so far. They have settled in very well thanks to the lovely staff. They are having so much fun at the nursery and there are always new and creative activities for them to do every day. We are always being updated
with their learning journeys and feel that so much attention and thought has been put into everything they do. I would highly recommend Winchmore Hill Day 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. It's so great to read that you and your family have had an amazing experience with us! Children enjoy a variety of activities throughout the nursery day, which provide exciting opportunities to engage their creativity, curiosity and imagination. Great communication and close partnerships with our parents are so important in helping children to thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter attend this nursery. I can wholeheartedly recommend it. My wife and I are extremely impressed. The staff are amazing, the setting is excellent and the management are supportive and helpful. The communication between the nursery and us is like no other and really puts us at ease.
We are very happy to find a home away from home for our kids.

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 friendly and knowledgeable team are dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education. Maintaining excellent communication with our families is so important in building strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t fault the nursery. The care they give to my child is unbelievable. I trust the team implicitly and they focus on her and her individual needs despite the group nature of the care. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us a review. It’s great to hear that you and your family are happy with the care we provide at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery. We are committed to providing exceptional care and education for all our children, putting them at the heart of all we do.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Winchmore Hill Preschool. Our child was unhappy at other nurseries he had attended and the difference at this one is that the staff really care about the children. I truly feel they care about his wellbeing and emotions. Making sure to greet them at the door every morning and accompany
them to their room and bringing them out for a one on one chat with the parents at the end of every day. They do so many amazing activities with them that I would never be able to fulfil with him at home with dedicated art class and yoga. We are so happy we have a safe, loving place for him to be all day while we are working.

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 nursery team consists of kind, caring and passionate individuals who go above and beyond for the children in their care. They work hard to provide a variety of stimulating activities and a supportive and nurturing environment in which children can thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are both thrilled with the care, attention and encouragement our child receives at The Winchmore Hill Preschool. We were automatically welcomed from the moment she came in and made to feel at ease. They are well equipped with a range of toys and activities to keep her happy and engaged! Everyone
is incredibly friendly and the constant communication via the app to keep us informed on what they have been doing but equally, our child's progress week on week, is even more than we hoped for. We cannot recommend this nursery highly enough and feel lucky that we were able to secure our child a place here. We both feel completely confident leaving them in the capable hands of the staff. Thank you!

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 dedicated team is so passionate about providing exceptional care and education. They provide a great variety of stimulating activities for children to enjoy in a nurturing, supportive environment. We strive to keep our families up-to-date on their little one's progress so we can all share in their exciting developments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Best PreSchool/Nursery in the whole of North London! My son absolutely loves attending and is happy and content. The kindest and most dedicated childcare staff I’ve ever come across. They are all an asset and I’m very grateful to them.

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 so lovely to hear that your little one is so happy and content here! We are proud to have a nursery team of passionate and nurturing practitioners who go above and beyond for the children in their care.


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Really happy with the nursery our son is thriving there. Staff are great and there are lots of structured activities. Good feedback on the app each week. Would highly recommend! Good outdoor space and play area too.

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 works hard to ensure there's a variety of fun, engaging activities for children to enjoy, both inside the nursery and in our outdoor space. We strive to share plenty of updates and feedback with our families so you can stay up-to-date with your little one's development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently in the rising 3’s room at The Winchmore Hill Preschool and has been attending the nursery since she was 9 months old.
My daughter adores nursery and without fail is excited to attend every session.
Online updates and pictures give me a glimpse into her education where I can
see it is full of creative and imaginative play, giving her a solid grounding and allowing her to meet her EYFS targets.
The nursery staff work in a collegiate manner with every member of staff knowing my daughter's name and stage of development in the necessary detail. Each morning she is greeted at the door with a smile and a hug. Staff are keen to hear updates from me and are quick to act should I need help or support in my role as her mother.
I recommend the nursery without any hesitations.

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 dedicated team works hard to provide a great variety of fun, stimulating activities for the children to enjoy. We strive to maintain strong relationships with our families, and offering support and guidance where needed along with sharing updates about your little one is an important part of that.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very pleased with the care our child has received since starting at the nursery. The staff are knowledgeable and caring, they take into consideration children's interests and plan fun and engaging activities. They get to know the children well and communicate with families well. The children
are kept safe and the setting is well resourced and kept clean and tidy. The recent Ofsted inspection shows a true reflection of a wonderful setting! Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation of our Winchmore Hill Nursery and Preschool. Helen and her team go above and beyond to create a safe, calm and welcoming environment where children can play, learn and develop in a fun way! Parent partnership is of utmost importance to us, as we love to be able to share your child's day and achievements with you. Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is 14 months old and has been attending Winchmore Hill Preschool since he was 11 months old. The staff are so wonderful with him, he's cared for so well, and as a parent, I feel totally confident leaving him (which seemed terrifying at first!). I feel so lucky that he is able to attend and he
has truly built a wonderful, genuine relationship with his key worker and the staff. He's always happy when I pick him up. I would 100% recommend this Preschool. I love that the details of his day are uploaded to his care diary, along with key milestones, and pictures of what he's been doing that week - really makes me feel like I'm not missing out on anything.

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation of our Winchmore Hill Nursery and Preschool. It is wonderful to hear how happy and confident you are in our care for your little one. Helen and her team strive to ensure they build strong genuine relationships with all children and their families, enabling them to provide a happy, safe and fun learning environment. We really appreciate your comment regarding how involved you feel, parent partnership is extremely important to us so to hear you feel part of your little one's day is fantastic! Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with the level of care for our three-year-old at The Winchmore Hill Preschool. He always comes home at the end of the day in a great mood, telling us about all the things he has done. The staff seem to really care and greet us each day with a big smile.

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of our Winchmore Hill Preschool. We are really pleased to hear that your little one is happy and loves to share their day with you. We strive to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all our children and their families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Winchmore Hill Preschool since she was 1 year old. She was 10 weeks premature at birth. The nursery has cared for my daughter exceptionally well. Addressing her individual needs in relation to her prematurity and development. The staff were very caring towards her in a
genuine way. I have always trusted their care. I could not have placed her in better care. She is now 2.5 years old and enjoys attending nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review of our Winchmore Hill Preschool. We strive to ensure we understand and are able to meet our children's and their families' individual needs. We are so happy to hear that your little one is developing and progressing well through the nursery. Our team take pride in the strong bonds we form with all of our families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I started my journey of looking for a nursery for my son. I went to a lot of viewings around the area and saw many nurseries, but nothing felt right until I came across The Winchmore Hill Nursery (Three Little Birds) which was not only convenient and close by to where I lived, but every single member
of staff working there is beyond outstanding. They work together, work extremely hard and provide the best possible care to all the children there. I was amazed at the level of professionalism with the education provided with the extra activities and the food menu, the parents' app to see how you child is developing with detailed explanations and pictures, to see what projects they are working on etc. I have spoken to many parents and families and I have yet to come across someone that disagrees with everything I have mentioned. Ultimately, I take my hat off to all of the hardworking staff that are trained to such high standards that is unmatched in North London.

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are really pleased to hear how happy you and your little one are at our Winchmore Hill Preschool. It is extremely important to us that we provide a welcoming, professional yet friendly atmosphere to all our families. We strive to provide a variety of fun, educational learning activities and love to share your child's day with you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Before moving to the area and selecting Winchmore Hill Preschool, our son was at a nursery that was part of a well known, large chain. We were happy with our previous nursery but Winchmore Hill Preschool takes care, learning and creativity to the next level. The staff are always available, helpful and
responsive. The communication is excellent. The activities for children are varied and incredibly stimulating, supporting high levels of creativity and learning. We are extremely impressed. Our son loves the nursery and is filled with enthusiasm. We couldn't be happy with Winchmore Hill Preschool.

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful review of our Winchmore Hill Preschool. We strive to ensure we go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and learning for every child. Communication and building effective relationships with all our families is extremely important to us so we love hearing your fantastic feedback on this!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not ask for a better place for my daughter! She is only too happy to be there. I can see she loves it. She has been going there for 3 years now and I can't imagine a more confident and happy child! Thank you!

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of our Winchmore Hill Preschool. We are so pleased to hear that your little one is happy, confident and loves being at our nursery. Happy and confident children are able to explore a world of fun, learning experiences.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two girls have been at the Winchmore Hill Preschool for almost a year now. My eldest moved from another nursery which I thought would be difficult for her but all the staff here were extremely helpful and kind when settling her in making the experience enjoyable. My youngest struggled with the separation
and again the staff were extremely comforting. The girls have been so happy here, they love going in every day and adore their teachers. The activities and facilities are superb. Especially the art room. They eat well so the food must be great!

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review of our Winchmore Hill Preschool. The settling in process is really important to us so it is wonderful to hear that you and your little ones felt the experience was comforting and enjoyable. We love to provide an environment and activities that facilitate fun, exciting learning opportunities for all the children. We will pass on your compliments to the chef!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at The Winchmore Hill Preschool for nearly 2 years, and our son is due to start there soon too. We have been delighted with it since the first day - our daughter has formed strong bonds with the wonderful staff throughout her journey, from the baby room to the toddler room and now
to the preschool itself. She loves going to nursery and often talks affectionately about her friends and the staff. The preschool has also really helped her development - she's outgoing, confident, and always wanting to learn - we attribute much of that to the environment at WH Preschool. We are excited for our son to begin his own journey there soon.

Reply from Laura Millward, Parent Liaison Officer at The Winchmore Hill Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you and your little one are enjoying your time at our Winchmore Hill Preschool. It is extremely important to us that the children are able to build strong bonds with our team and their peers, enabling them to be happy and confident to learn. We look forward to welcoming your new little one to our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Winchmore Hill Preschool. Our child joined last summer and since then he's really grown - he's always having so much fun and has learned so much. The preschool are really good at identifying what the kids love, and then helping them to explore and express that passion. The
facilities are fantastic, the activities are brilliant. The staff are also amazing, in particular they have been supporting us work through some, at times, challenging behavioural issues with our son.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at The Winchmore Hill Preschool for 9 months now. The settling in period was really good despite the circumstances with Covid. The Principal, Vice-Principal and staff in the baby room made every effort to make the process easy for us with our first child starting nursery and he settled
in very quickly. His key workers have all been incredible, both in the baby and toddler room he is now in. The communication is good, using an online portal to upload reports, photos of activities and a care diary outlining meals, sleep etc. The facilities and activities are all excellent and he has developed a lot over the last 9 months in terms of language and independence. The food is also healthy and varied. The fees are expensive but this is the case at all nurseries so not specific to this nursery. The last year or so has been difficult for new parents and I'm so happy to say The Winchmore Hill Preschool have played a huge part in making our son's care very easy and happy.

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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.