Little Garden The New Barnet
Day Nursery & Preschool
Orchard House
54 Station Road
New Barnet
Herts
EN5 1QG
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:30
Drop-Off Directions & Parking
The nursery is located on Station Road, between High Barnet Tube Station and New Barnet Mainline Station. It is a 6-minute walk to the nursery via Station Road from New Barnet Station.
We are in easy access of both the M25 and M1 motorways and street parking is available on the main road outside the nursery. There is a small car park and space in front of the nursery for safe drop off/pick up.
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Little Garden New Barnet
Little Garden New Barnet (previously Head Start New Barnet) offers a warm and friendly welcome where children from 3 months to 5 years enjoy inspirational learning experiences.
Our fabulous nursery has a wonderful team of Early Years practitioners with a wealth of experience in providing quality care and education.
We promote parent partnerships and provide daily updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities, so you have wonderful memories of their time with us.
It’s a big, exciting world out there and we want to nurture children’s curiosity so they quite literally, have a head start as they take their next steps in life.
Nursery Facilities
Nappies & Wipes
We will provide nappies, wipes and nappy cream.
Car Park
We have on-site parking available for easy access and convenience.
Buggy Store
We have a safe place for you to store your buggy at our nursery.
CCTV
We have CCTV installed within the nursery to ensure the safety and security of all our children and staff.
Meals & Snacks
We provide healthy meals and snacks as well as fresh water and milk. Our menus are seasonal and are certified by a children’s dietician ensuring the right balance of ingredients for the children. All dietary requirements are catered for by our professional chefs.
Garden
Our outdoor space offers an environment to explore and develop and provides a place where imagination comes to life.
Fees & Availability
Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
To request pricing and availability, please call us or complete the request a call back form below.
How we learn at Little Garden Day Nurseries
Babies
- Our Baby room offers the perfect place for children to begin their nursery journey
- We offer as many settling in sessions as you and your child need to feel safe and happy in a new environment. This is the start of us building a long-standing relationship with your family, ensuring secure bonds between child and nursery team
- We offer a stimulating environment and a variety of resources for our babies to explore develop and discover through play
- We promote sensory play from a very young age, helping children to make sense of the world by connecting what they see, hear, smell, touch, and feel
- In our reading corner the children have access to a library of books and stories, music, and rhymes introducing early literacy and communication skills
- We promote movement and balance and focus on early wellbeing awareness and relaxation exercises.
Toddlers
- Our Toddler room is where our children can thrive as they become more independent and curious
- We feel it is important to offer a range of natural resources and provide plenty of messy play opportunities to encourage learning through creative play
- In our library area we have a selection of age-appropriate reading resources to encourage communication and develop language and literacy skills
- We encourage independence and free thinking by allowing the children to choose and lead activities carefully guided by our practitioners
- We promote physical creativity through music and movement which is key in helping to develop children’s fine motor skills
- Being part of the local community is important and we regularly take part in local events and support local charities
- We continue to promote early wellbeing awareness and relaxation techniques to help our children understand their thoughts and feelings.
Preschool
- Our preschool environment supports ‘school readiness’ through a wide range of quality resources and equipment that promote all areas of the EYFS, including maths and literacy
- We embed maths and literacy into everyday routines providing opportunities for letter and number recognition
- We give encouragement and praise to our children inspiring them to investigate and be curious of the world around them
- We promote an inclusive environment where we take part in a variety of cultural and international celebrations
- We continue to promote messy play in our preschool room sparking children’s creativity and interest in the arts
- We provide smaller group learning opportunities to focus on life skills and preparing the children for their next step into school
- We work on whole body movements to develop large motor skills, co-ordination, balance and strength.
Outdoor Space
- Our garden is a real feature where children can wander, climb, splash, and run in our educationally designed outdoor learning area
- Whatever the weather children can enjoy the fresh air by taking shelter in our undercover decking area.
- Our garden is essential for healthy development and wellbeing and our outdoor equipment encourages physical activities and challenges
- Our outdoor space allows children to understand and take risks which helps to build their confidence and eagerness to learn
- Our children are introduced to important life skills and encouraged to try new things through play and exploration, through activities such as role play, water play and investigative play
- We promote a ‘grow your own’ initiative providing spaces in our garden for children to plant their own vegetables, herbs, plants, and flowers
- We use natural materials such as sand and mud in our outdoor mud kitchen to create sensory and role play opportunities.
Our Team
Rebecca Lawlor
Joined: 2021
Hello, I’m Becca! I’m your Nursery Manager at New Barnet, I joined the Family First team in 2021 after having my second child. I have many years of experience in childcare after having first discovered my love for Early Years and Education when in secondary school. However, it was whilst studying for my BA (Hons) degree in “Integrated Working with Children and Families in the Early Years” that I truly began to call myself an advocate for families. I developed a deep interest in how children learn and what we do as practitioners (and families) to enable this. I have worked in various roles including Children’s Centre and Family Support, alongside the NHS and Social Care, and support of private nurseries across a London borough.
I love getting to know the families in our nursery and seeing them develop and grow until they are ready for the next transition in their life!
Chelsea Morris
Joined: 2015
Hi, I’m Chelsea, I am your Preschool Room Leader and Deputy Manager in the nursery.
I hold a Level 3 in Children and Young Peoples workforce that I completed whilst working as an apprentice in the nursery. I also hold a Level 3 in SENCO for Early Years and I am the nursery SENCO Lead.
I love getting stuck into messy play, creating activities, and getting your children ready for school! We love to create fun learning opportunities, even with Chess! Come and see us and find out about our Chess Club.
Riemiaya Graham
Joined: 2022
Hello everyone, my name is Riemiaya and I am the Deputy Manager at New Barnet.
I have an ongoing passion for childcare and delivering high standard learning experiences for children. My passion began in my studies where I achieved a Level 3 diploma in Childcare and Education.
I love getting outdoors with the children and I am an advocate for physical activities in the Early Years. I am looking forward to meeting you all at New Barnet and continuing to deliver great learning opportunities for our children!
Our Team
Our nursery has a lovely family feel which makes it a wonderful place for your child to grow, learn and play. We have a passionate team, who aim to create something special and different, ensuring all children are nurtured, cared for, and inspired with their individual needs in mind.
We have a dedicated senior team who support the nursery management in striving for delivering excellence by enriching home from home environments with an expertly trained team.
All staff complete comprehensive training, further developing their knowledge and understanding of children’s development, covering all key aspects in keeping children safe.
We can provide advice and support for all our families on a vast range of topics by pulling together our combined experience.
Food & Nutrition
Our delicious, healthy and nutritious food is sourced from trusted suppliers and prepared and cooked by our onsite chef. All dietary and religious needs are met.
Our experienced team would love to meet you and your little one, so book a visit today and we will show you everything our nursery has to offer during your own personal tour at a time to suit you.
Join us at our next Open Day
Saturday 18th May, 9am-1pm
Call Back Request
If you would like us to give you a call back at a time which is more convenient for you, please fill in the form below.