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Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool

4 Shakespeare Road, Finchley, N3 1XE

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Daily rateFrom £89.09 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:30
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity84 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection RatingGood

Ofsted · 2023-01-31

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About this Finchley Nursery

Description

Welcome to Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool located in the heart of Finchley Central, we provide excellent care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our nursery offers convenient access, located near Finchley Central tube station and major bus routes. We have extended operating hours from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and our nursery includes on-site parking and a designated buggy park, ensuring hassle-free drop-offs and pick-ups.

Our nursery has three beautiful spacious rooms with creative areas for imaginative play. We embrace and tailor to your child’s home routines, and each room is packed with resources and activities that support their development and help them to reach their full potential. In addition, we offer extra-curricular activities such as Boogie mites, where your child will have the opportunity to gain experience through music, song and rhymes. Using deliberate patterning, rhythms, and sounds, and can have enormous benefits on early years learning as well as cooking and Yoga.

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Last inspected 31 January 2023

Inspection ID 10263904

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Frequently asked questions

Here are common questions parents ask about Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool.

Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool costs from £89 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £1,191 per month or £14,293 per year. This is lower than the Barnet average of £100 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £23, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £577 per month or £6,926 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool in Finchley. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£618 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,412.£798 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,582.£992 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,898.£1,185 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,214.£1,378 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,531.£1,571 / monthIndicative yearly: £18,847.£1,764 / monthIndicative yearly: £21,163.
9-11m£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£268 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,220.£423 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,073.£577 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,926.£748 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,974.£941 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,290.£1,134 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,606.
1y£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£268 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,220.£423 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,073.£577 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,926.£748 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,974.£941 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,290.£1,134 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,606.
2y£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£268 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,220.£423 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,073.£577 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,926.£748 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,974.£941 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,290.£1,134 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,606.
3y£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£268 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,220.£423 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,073.£577 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,926.£748 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,974.£941 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,290.£1,134 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,606.
4y+£158 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,897.£268 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,220.£423 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,073.£577 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,926.£748 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,974.£941 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,290.£1,134 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,606.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool was last inspected by Ofsted on 31 January 2023 with an overall inspection result of Good.
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool is registered for up to 84 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool is open 7:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
You can book a tour to visit Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool using the online booking system.
Three of the closest alternatives to Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool in Finchley and London are Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool (£102 per day, Outstanding rating, 1.1 km away), Bright Horizons Golders Green Day Nursery and Preschool (£102 per day, Good rating, 3.0 km away), and Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery and Preschool (£100 per day, Good rating, 3.4 km away). All three accept children aged 3 months to 5 years. You can see the full list of nurseries within 5 km on Nuuri's Finchley page.
On average, nursery costs £100 per day in Barnet, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery and Preschool ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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