Shofar Daycare Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 07:45 to 18:15, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2023. Open since 2016, with 80 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Barnet
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Barnet from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
N3 2SYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 8 June 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive in this inspirational setting. Staff have a secure understanding of children's needs, from the baby room through to the pre-school room. They plan and create a bespoke curriculum for children. Children make rapid progress in an exciting learning environment. Children who are moving on to school are extremely well prepared for this next stage in their learning. Staff have the highest expectations for what all children can achieve. Children are constantly absorbed in their play and learning experiences. They are energetic and highly motivated.
Children relish the opportunities to explore the outdoors and take part in forest school activities. This means children learn about the world around them and care for the environment. Staff are highly skilled communicators who have created an interesting, language-rich environment. This ignites children's imagination and curiosity. Staff provide numerous opportunities for children to communicate with each other and develop ideas as they play. For example, children put forward suggestions as they create their ideas for models at the woodwork bench. Children flourish because of their strong emotional attachments to staff. Children behave exceptionally well and play together, sharing toys and resources. They learn about democracy as they vote for which story to read. They delight in listening to stories read by staff who deliver superb storytelling sessions that encourage children to concentrate on the story, listen, take turns and contribute their ideas. Furthermore, children borrow books from the library, which supports their learning at home.
- 8 June 2023Outstanding
- 30 May 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Shofar Daycare Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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