Best Nurseries in Barnet
42 nurseries in Barnet — 3 Outstanding, 14 Good
Ofsted ratings in Barnet
42
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
14
Good
25
Not yet rated
Hadleywood Association Centre, Barnet
Cromer Road Jmi School, Barnet
Trent C Of E Primary School, Barnet
Whitings Hill School, Barnet
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Barnet
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Barnet?
Barnet has 42 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 14 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Barnet are rated Outstanding or Good?
40% of nurseries in Barnet are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Barnet?
This page lists all 42 nurseries in Barnet sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.