Belmont Farm Nursery School

Belmont Farm, The Ridgeway, London NW7 1QT
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Belmont Farm Nursery School offers a unique childcare offering with its very own small petting farm, forest school, vegetable patch and fantastic open spaces for all the children who attend to be able to enjoy and explore.

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Care Provided by Belmont Farm Nursery School

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Belmont Farm Nursery School
  • Person in charge
  • Victoria McAvoy (Principal)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 60
  • Total Places for Children
  • 185
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Various School Inset days

Funding & Fees Guide for Belmont Farm Nursery School

  • For fee's please email the nursery
  • Parking

  • There is lots of on site car parking


Belmont Farm Nursery School Reviews (65)

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9.5

Belmont Farm Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.477) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Belmont Farm Nursery School has 65 reviews.

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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed and happy with the experience since joining Belmont Farm Nursery School and feel incredibly grateful our child gets to attend such a special nursery.
One member of staff in particular formed a beautiful relationship with our son from his first few days and we have felt reassured
knowing he is in good care.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about his specific interests and for keeping us so closely updated on his growth and development. We love it when you tell us things about his day as it shows how himself he is at Belmont and how well you know him!
We so appreciate everything you have given to him and he could not have had a better first key worker.
Thank you for all the fun activities, creativity, outdoor play, arts and crafts and for giving so much love to our little ones.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for this, it has been such a pleasure having your little one with us!


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Review from Susana N (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would love to thank all the Dragonfly team. Thank you to the room managers, nursery practitioners, apprentice and bank staff. You guys give so much love to our babies and that makes me so happy. I love coming to pick up our son and seeing him on your lap or playing with you. You always give him your
full attention and he looks so happy and comfortable with you. You are all wonderful! God bless you and happy National Nursery Practitioner Day.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for this lovely review! It has been a pleasure having your child with us.


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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An incredible nursery! Thank you to all the Ladybird staff, especially the nursery practitioner who has loved and cared for both my children so well. The outdoor facilities are incredible and structure activities are excellent.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your response. It has been a pleasure having both the boys with us!


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Review from M Z (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers in dragonflies have been amazing with my daughter. They have really helped her development and she has come on so much. They give her a lot of warmth and love and she particularly loves her key worker and the principal in management.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for a lovely review, it has been such a pleasure having her with us!


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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don’t think it gets better than Belmont Farm. They are Ofsted outstanding and you can fully understand why. From the facilities, to the fact your children are surrounded by animals and outside space; to amazing incredible staff who are a total joy. Our kids are so excited for school every day and
are so happy. Learning so much and developing incredibly. Thanks to Belmont. The best!

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Belmont Farm for three years, and I am in no doubt that she has had the best start to her education. She is happy attending each day thanks to all the nurturing staff and welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Every day is filled with fun activities, such as bubble lady, dance lessons,
Spanish classes and the amazing Forest School that the children regularly visit. Belmont is in a beautiful setting with lots of space and great resources. Thank you, Belmont, for being a fantastic nursery!

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Review from Jennie M (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Belmont Farm Nursery School is an incredible nursery. My son has been here for a little over two years and has flourished. All the staff are warm, friendly and nurturing. Staff take the time to get to know all the children and their interests and encourage their development and curiosity.
The facilities
are excellent, with lots of outdoor play, and the menu and food are carefully thought-through and nutritious.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you see the effort the team makes to know each individual child.


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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Belmont Farm is the most fantastic nursery offering the children who attend the most amazing opportunities in such a nurturing and safe environment. All of the staff across the whole nursery are fantastic and so caring. My daughter loves her days at nursery, and I feel so satisfied knowing she has such
a great time there with so many great activities and experiences every day.

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Review from Magdalena M (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since April this year and I could not be happier for her. The nursery is set on a farm overlooking beautiful green scenery. Since she started she has developed so many new skills and built her confidence up. All the staff are incredible and have played a huge
role in her development and growth, they are very supportive and really take parents' feedback on board and help with meeting milestones, etc.
I am so grateful for the Belmont Farm Nursery staff, everyone is truly wonderful and kind and goes above and beyond to care for our daughter.
Thank you for everything you do!

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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Belmont Farm, and my daughter has recently joined. They absolutely love the nursery, and so do we, as their parents. They are constantly stimulated and learning new things - visiting the animals, baking, saying their affirmations, dancing and playing in the sensory room. The staff are
kind and caring - it has been a real pleasure watching my children bond so well with them, clearly feeling settled and safe. I feel incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful nursery on our doorstep.

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Review from Carlotta A (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have absolutely loved our nursery experience so far and can’t thank everyone who works in the Bumblebee room for making us feel so at ease in making such a big transition for our baby!

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Review from Sinead V (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery for almost a year now and we are so happy we chose this nursery for him. From the baby room he started in, to his current room, all of the staff have been amazing. He is very happy to run in every morning and is very well looked after. He gets involved in a wide
range of activities; learning, sports, yoga, dance and weekly Forest School adventures. We would recommend this nursery 100%. He is such a happy little boy and in turn we are happy parents that he goes to your wonderful nursery.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for this, it's lovely to read such a nice review!


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Review from Paulina J (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a fantastic nursery with the most beautiful setting and excellent facilities! The whole team has been superb at helping our son (and us, the parents!) go through this new experience and settle into his new surroundings. I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work, love, dedication, and patience
that the team has shown us. It's a home away from home for our son. The team constantly updates us with photos, meals, naps, nappy changes, etc. Big shout out to the team for supporting us through this journey! Thank you,

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review, it's so lovely to read!


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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Celebrating Nursery Practitioner Day.
We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the incredible work you all do every day. To the manager, your dedication, passion and commitment have transformed the nursery into a truly exceptional place.
To the dedicated nursery
practitioners, where do we start, you are the heart and soul of the nursery! Your love, care and guidance shape our boy's life in countless ways. Your patience and enthusiasm create a nurturing learning environment where every child can flourish. Together you form an exceptional team that makes the nursery a place filled with love, learning and laughter. The dedication to our boy's well-being and education does not go unnoticed and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do.
You are all superheroes in our eyes and we couldn't be more thankful for the positive impact you make every day.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review. It's so lovely to hear!


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery, brilliant team, I wish my son could stay forever! Two members of staff and the team in caterpillars and management are amazing and I couldn’t ask for more. Thank you.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review! It is a pleasure to have your child with us.


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Review from Vicki G (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I actually cannot believe we managed to find a nursery so completely perfect! It is a rural paradise in London which provides the ideal environment to support children with love, positivity and creativity surrounded by nature and wildlife.
You can feel the ethos and values of the nursery through every
practitioner’s approach. The children are valued, encouraged and positively challenged to reach their full potential. My daughter is so happy and her teachers mean the world to her. As a teacher myself, I strongly believe Belmont Farm Nursery School shows us how education should be. The best start a child could have.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad you feel this way!


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Review from Abby S (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Belmont Farm Nursery School since January 2023, it is reassuring knowing that when you drop your child off that you can trust that they will be looked after well. Each day we get daily updates of what they are doing, including; when they eat, sleep and activities they participate
in. Every six weeks, new developmental milestones are set to ensure they are learning something new all of the time. Overall, an outstanding experience so far!

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you for your review, it is lovely to hear you are happy with your experience!


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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery. My son attended for 2.5 years from when he was a baby, and I couldn't have asked for more.
The staff are all so friendly and caring and really go the extra mile to help the children. For example, my son would often get upset at drop off, and his key worker created a special
book for us to look at with him that outlined who would greet him, what he could pick for breakfast etc, to help him feel more prepared and we noticed a huge difference as a result!
The nursery is also brilliant at keeping parents informed through the app and sharing regular photo updates of what the children are up to.
On top of all of this, the farm setting is absolutely lovely, and it's such a joy getting to say hello to the animals at drop-off and pick-up!
We were very sad to leave and would highly recommend Belmont Farm to any parent.

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you for your review! It was such a pleasure to be apart of your son's journey and watch him grow.


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Review from Lee M (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really dont know where to start.
The nursery as a building is perfect inside and out, but it's the people who run it day to day who make the difference.
As with everyone, we had a choice of where to send our daughter, but nowhere else honestly could compare, and we knew instantly from the first
meeting.
Everyone is so friendly but super professional! They care about the children as if they were their own. They feel it's their duty alongside parents to help them with their development, cuddle them when sad, and laugh with them when happy. From the parent evenings to the daily app updates and pics, we are never in the dark about how they are doing and what we must work on for development, and they are open to hearing what we think our child needs. From the manager to the whole spine of the team, everyone is just amazing, and I am hard to please, especially when it comes to my daughter. We cannot wait for our second daughter to start next year! Thank you, Belmont Farm Nursery; you make the difference!

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for this lovely review. It is a pleasure watching your little one develop and learn with us!


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Review from G Z (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a phenomenal nursery!
A place full of nurturing, love and care. We cannot speak highly enough of the staff, facilities and care our daughter has received.
In my 2-year-old's words - "a happy place."

Reply from Victoria McAvoy, Nursery Principal at Belmont Farm Nursery School

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. I am so glad it is a happy place for her to learn and grow!


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.477)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.477) out of 10 for Belmont Farm Nursery School 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 18 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 4.991 for Belmont Farm Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.991

  • 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 4.486 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Belmont Farm Nursery School is based on 18 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 185 number of registered child places is 37. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 37 = 0.486

  • 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 (7)

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Victoria McAvoy

Job Title: Nursery Principal

Joined: 2020

Victoria describes herself as friendly, bubbly and passionate about providing the most nurturing environment for children at Belmont Farm Nursery School. Victoria also thrives on a 'Love based Management approach' ensuring her staff's well-being and mental health is a main priority.'


Designated Safeguarding Lead | First Aid Trained | Millies Mark Officer | Safer Recruitment | Behaviour Management | Mental Health First Aider.


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Leanne Burke

Job Title: Deputy Principal & SENCo

Joined: 2020

Leanne has been working in childcare for 12 years and loves being a part of their growth and development. She has a real passion and feels every day is a new learning opportunity to support the children.


Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | Health and Safety Officer | SEND | Healthy Early Years London | School Council | First Aid Trained.


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Vicky Carey

Job Title: Third in Charge & Woodwork Lead

Joined: 2020

Vicky describes herself as a compassionate and attentive person who thrives off the happiness of others and creates a safe space for children’s emotional well-being. She aims to provide every child in her care with enriching experiences, such as the Woodwork curriculum,- leading to building the founding skills for life.


First Aid Trained | Woodwork Leader | Health and Safety Officer


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Emma Thrower

Job Title: Third in Charge & SENCo

Joined: 2024

I have been working in childcare for 9 years now, working my way from unqualified practitioner to qualified, and now third in charge. I have a diploma in psychology and a love of child development, I have also recently become a qualified SENCo. Watching children learn and discover new parts of the world is the best part of my day. I am passionate about children's mental health and wellbeing and will happily initiate a good yoga session with all the children!


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Sadiye Tarcan

Job Title: Forest School Leader

Joined: 2022

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Joyce Mambila

Job Title: Nursery Secretary

Joined: 2024

I'm a mum of one to a little girl with a passion for childcare and a wealth of administrative experience. Being a mother has given me a unique understanding of the needs and development of young children, and my previous experience working in a nursery has enhanced my knowledge and skills in this area. Additionally, my background in administration has equipped me with organisational abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in handling various administrative tasks. I am thrilled to meet new people and explore opportunities where I can contribute my expertise in childcare and administration.


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Martha Tse

Job Title: Pre-School Secretary

Joined: 2023

Martha has been working in childcare for the past five years. Martha is very passionate about Early Years and giving children the best start in life by supporting them in their next steps and preparing them for their futures. Martha loves working with children and seeing them grow and develop into unique individuals.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Farm Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Belmont Farm Nursery School accepts?

Belmont Farm Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Belmont Farm Nursery School Open?

Belmont Farm Nursery School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Belmont Farm Nursery School have capacity for?

Belmont Farm Nursery School has capacity for a total of 185 Children.

How far is Belmont Farm Nursery School to the centre of London?

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

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