Sparklers Nursery
Good★ 4.1 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Edgware for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 2008, with 40 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
HA8 0TRWhat 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.
- 13 October 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 16 November 2021 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 8 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children play and learn in a positive and nurturing environment. They are greeted by warm and caring staff who know them well. Staff form positive attachments with children. This helps children to settle in well and develop confidence to explore the many interesting resources and activities.
Children are enthusiastic and active learners. They have lots of opportunities to play indoors and outdoors. Children learn about nature through exploring the setting's mud kitchen, and they enjoy planting and gardening. The children take care of the setting's mini beasts and discuss what food they like to eat and how much water to give them so they can grow big and strong. This helps children to understand the world around them.
Children behave very well. Staff provide gentle reminders and explanations to help children learn about rules and boundaries. Children receive warm praise from staff for the good choices they make. They learn to speak respectfully to each other, take turns and be kind to their friends. Staff interact warmly during care routines such as nappy changes and washing hands. Children approach staff if they need comfort or reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and secure.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- create an environment that supports children's ability to concentrate and focus on their chosen activity, with specific regard to managing noise levels n support staff's knowledge to make better use of questions during activities to promote thinking.
- 8 November 2022Good
- 3 December 2021Needs improvement
- 18 July 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Sparklers 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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