Kiddicare Nursery

In March 2026, language practice and visual routines stood out at Kiddicare Nursery: water play linked words to actions, while boards helped children understand activity sequences. At its March 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged achievement, inclusion, leadership and behaviour to be at Strong standard, curriculum and welfare at Expected standard, and safeguarding standards met.

The nursery accepts children from three months to five years at 2b The Broadway, Friern Barnet Road, London, N11 3DT. Attendance is term-time, with closure during school holidays.

In March 2026, the curriculum followed the early years foundation stage, linking play and planned activities to children's language, physical skills, relationships and independence. Shape activities progressed from flat shapes to solid ones. The important limitation was mathematics: staff sometimes missed chances to develop counting, measurement, comparison and patterns during everyday play.

In the toddler room that March, water play paired vocabulary with actions, giving children a practical context for understanding words. Circle time included songs, actions and opportunities to respond. These were concrete ways to practise speaking and listening rather than leaving language development to conversation alone.

At the March 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that children with SEND progressed well, supported by visual cues, predictable routines and collaboration with families and specialist professionals.

In March 2026, Now and Next boards showed the sequence of activities, helping children anticipate changes. Sand timers made waiting for a turn visible. Key persons used familiar songs and reassurance when children were upset, while staff adjusted activities or offered additional reassurance when a strategy was ineffective.

Communication that month included updates through an online system. Staff collaborated with therapists specialising in speech and language, as well as teams spanning several agencies. The nursery also had a showcase partnership with the local authority inclusion team. In the pre-school room, children practised handwashing and toileting with increasing independence; mealtimes included serving themselves and using cutlery.

The Broadway address places the nursery in Friern Barnet Road, London. Its term-time calendar makes school-holiday childcare a separate planning consideration for families.

In March 2026, leaders were developing outdoor provision and considering recognition for their nutrition work. These were plans at that date, rather than completed additions to the children's experience.

• Absence follow-up. In March 2026, unexplained absence triggered action only after three consecutive days, creating a risk of delayed welfare support. Ask how that procedure has changed.
• Everyday mathematics. In March 2026, opportunities to deepen mathematical learning were missed. Ask how counting, comparing and measuring now feature across play.
• Attendance arrangements. The term-time calendar requires a separate holiday plan. Discuss which booking pattern and opening hours would fit your working day.

The March 2026 findings make Kiddicare worth considering for families seeking term-time childcare with an emphasis on communication and predictable routines. Its March 2026 strengths in inclusion deserve attention, alongside the specific work required on absence procedures and everyday mathematics. For parents, those two practical follow-up points are more useful than treating the report card as a single overall grade.