Tinky's Day Nursery

278 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UR
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8.5 36 Reviews
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Tinky’s Day Nursery is a brand NEW (purpose built) nursery located in the Hendon area of the London Borough of Barnet. They are situated just off Watford Way with great transport links to and from London. They provide high quality education and care for all children which are appropriate to their individual needs.

The setting has three, well-lit and bright learning rooms for all baby, toddler, and pre-school aged children. The resources have been carefully selected to suit the ages and stages of the children and each room have their own air conditioning unit.   

At Tinky’s Day Nursery, they believe that early years are the most important years of a child’s life. Their ethos is to create a ‘home away from home’ learning environment for all children, offering many opportunities for children to play, explore, be curious and make choices, both indoors and outdoors. They also have a strong emphasis on ‘Going Green’ where they ensure they recycle, reuse and reduce the amount of waste they create.

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Care Provided by Tinky's Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Tinky's Day Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Darlene McClain (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • Parking is available on Southfields for drop-off and pick-up times.


Tinky's Day Nursery Reviews (36)

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Tinky's Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.450) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tinky's Day Nursery has 36 reviews.

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Review from S K (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 1 year old had a difficult start to nursery life but the team in the baby room were so patient and interactive with him that he warmed up to them very quickly. He is now always smiling when we pick him up and an excellent perk is being able to login to nursery cam. I would throughly recommend this
nursery to anyone looking for a patient, fun, caring and engaging team!

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

My daughter, Luna joined this nursery at the age of 2.5 in the toddler room. Our experience with Tinky's Day Nursery has been incredible. The level of comfort and safety that I feel with my daughter staying most of her day hours in this nursery is something I never thought I would have felt with any
nursery. The teachers, her settling in, the food menus, the activities etc. have all exceeded my expectations. The nursery has cameras which parents can access securely up to a certain time, which made settling in a lot more easier for the parent, as parents face a lot of worry as much as kids probably feel scared on their first days. Thanks so much to the incredible team for looking after our precious angel and for being her second family.

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Review from Olga R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t find a better nursery, preschool. Our daughter had the best year. Very professional staff. Very friendly and they find a way for every child. Our girl changed so much in the past year with them. She learns a lot. We will not be able to do it without Tinky's Nursery! Also, the food was excellent.
Our daughter was asking us to make the same at home. Kids had so many activities and the staff was always doing something new for them. Thank you very much.

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Review from Ahlam B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tinkys is a fantastic nursery and family. In my opinion, the best in the borough - I truly believe it's the best start you could ever give your child in life. The team do an incredible job, are absolute assets and play a huge role in shaping and helping little minds come into the world. They focus on
learning through play and encourage their curiosity with structured activities. The extra curriculum activities are a huge bonus. My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed football, learnt some Spanish and is always so excited for the music sessions. I am so glad I made the decision to start my child early as she has absolutely thrived. If you are hesitant about leaving your child please rest assured they are in safe and caring hands. The preschool team leader is incredibly special, her efforts to nurture our children is out of this world an absolute asset to Tinkys. Another added bonus is that you are able to see your child in action on the nursery camera which is a great comfort!

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Review from D U (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Tinky's Day Nursery as my daughter started three months ago, she is very comfortable there with all her teachers, all the staff are so loving and caring, warm and comforting environment, active learning and child-friendly facilities.
Thank you always for being so kind.

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Review from D F (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with lovely and attentive staff. I feel very comfortable with my son being here. Communication is great and there are a lot of activities for the kids. My son has developed and learnt a lot since attending. It is a safe, clean, welcoming and loving environment. The whole team is always
cheerful and supportive. There is also lots of outdoor time which my son loves. Really glad we chose Tinkys!

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Tinky's since she was 6 months old. She was not the easiest to settle in, but the staff gave her so much love and care that within a couple of weeks, she felt right at home and hasn't had a bad day since! Not once has she been upset walking in, on the contrary, she is usually
eager to leave the house as she knows that a day filled with fun activities awaits her! I couldn't be happier with the setting and am always impressed by how clean everything is, together with the diverse schedule of activities and very balanced diet. Thank you Tinky's for all you do!

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Review from Michala C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two kids at the nursery, and they both love it. They were hard to settle, but the staff was amazing, patient, understanding, tends to their needs and they come home beaming and happy. The staff is second to none, they go above and beyond. Communication is great, you get daily updates and newsletters,
they organise events for parents and kids, they even did a first aid course for parents! I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you!

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Review from Mai M (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our daughter get excited about going to Tinky's day nursery. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun,
and loving environment and we’re very thankful to the whole team at Tinky's. If I could give this nursery 10 stars I would!

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, I am very happy with Tinkys Day Nursery. We sent our 2.5-year-old there in Nov 2021 and the nursery made every step easy for us. The on-site chef is amazing and my kid loves eating at school. I feel my daughter is very safe and she did learn a lot at the nursery. The staff are very attentive
and caring. They really look after my child and have an outdoor garden for the toddlers and a pre-school room.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started going to Tinky's day nursery 3 months ago. We are pleased with all the care my daughter is experiencing. They have plenty of learning opportunities through play. I always feel comfortable and safe leaving my daughter. The baby room team have been amazing at helping my daughter to
settle into her new surroundings. She learnt a lot in all aspects from communication, act, words, sentences etc. I would highly recommend Tinky's day nursery to all parents. We just loved it!

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Review from Jitesh P (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Tinkys Day Nursery, every step has been super easy from registration to the first day. All the staff are very friendly and always available for you and your children. My daughter absolutely loves going here and always leaves with a smile. They really look after the children. The facilities
are also very good and lots of activities for all ages. I'm so glad we found this nursery. A big thank you to everyone at Tinkys Day Nursery!

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Review from Rainier C (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with Tinky's has been great and I'm hoping that when my daughter moves on to reception class is that she'll have a similar standard of care and environment. Tinky's is a brand new nursery that checks all the marks and they have an onsite chef and kitchen but their main asset is the staff
that work there. I can see the level of care and love everyone gives to my daughter in Tinky's despite her tantrums. That says a lot and no amount of monetary value can compare to that. I'd highly recommend Tinky's to any parent.

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Review from Sophie R (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery! My child has been attending the toddler room since October and he is moving to the preschool room, as he’s 3 now. I am so pleased with the nursery. I feel very confident leaving my son there and he is always asking me when he is going again. All the staff are really caring and understanding
and are also great with feedback. I can see he has developed extremely well in just 3 months! Don’t even hesitate in sending your child here.

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Review from Leyla R (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Tinky's nursery since April of this year. She is two years old and is in the toddlers' room. I am very pleased with the nursery - the staff are caring and attentive, the management keep us regularly informed and above all, my daughter loves attending.

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Review from Johanne H (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has started nursery at Tinky’s about 3 weeks ago and I must say everyone has been amazing. My daughter is so happy and learning new things every day. Thank you to all the amazing staff.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy to have chosen Tinky's for our twins! They have good facilities for the children's development. Clean, bright and airy; a perfect environment for children. The staff are good, friendly and very accommodating. They provide regular reports and updates, assuring parents of the care our children
receive. I have seen the impact of attending a good nursery on my children, they have become friendly, comfortable and interactive with people.

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Review from Mirna A (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes here and we couldn't be happier. He always asks me over the weekend when he's going back to nursery to see all his teachers and peers. They organise a lot of activities for the children and their meals are delicious (my son always has seconds!) They are great with drop offs and pick up and
understand working parents' struggles which makes life so much easier. Thank you Tinky's!

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Review from Hossay R (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! The staff are all very lovely and caring, excellent communication from the staff and a very clean nursery. My daughter has gained so much confidence since joining. I am very happy with this nursery.

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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Tinky's has been wonderful to my daughter. We were worried about her attachment issues but after 3 days, she was happy to go to "school" every day with no tantrums and no tears. All carers are wonderful, friendly and give attention to each child's needs. Also, they were very understanding in letting
her have her lil comforter bear so now it's part of their class. They have become a part of our family. She calls them her Aunties. The rooms are very clean and neat too! Overall, I am happy we found Tinky's!

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.450)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.450) out of 10 for Tinky's 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 3 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 5.000 for Tinky's Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.45 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Tinky's Day Nursery is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.2

  • 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 (1)

Hemma

Hemma Lad

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

I hold a BA(HONS) degree in Early Childhood Studies and have over 10 years of experience working in the Early Years sector. When I first graduated I began working in a nursery as a nursery practitioner and gradually worked my way up to become a manager. Throughout this journey, I have gained invaluable skills and knowledge from various professionals that I am proud to share with my staff team.


I am committed to providing a safe, fun and stimulating environment for all children in my setting. My dedicated staff team and I are passionate about sparking children's creativity, imagination and curiosity through carefully planned learning opportunities.


I have always worked in the Early Years sector and I believe that there is nothing more rewarding than watching children thrive and reach their full potential.


Frequently Asked Questions about Tinky's Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Tinky's Day Nursery accepts?

Tinky's Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tinky's Day Nursery Open?

Tinky's 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 Tinky's Day Nursery have capacity for?

Tinky's Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Tinky's Day Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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