Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley

713 High Road, London N12 0BP
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emily Kennedy-Avraam (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 43

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • From £55 per day

  • Discounted prices for funded sessions

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley Reviews (28)

9.7

Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley has 28 reviews.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending puddleducks for 2 years now starting as a baby and will be starting school in September of 2026, he loves going to nursery everyday and seeing his friends and even his teachers. I can't thank them enough for what they have done for him as he's really come out of his shell also
with his learning and developmental milestones, they've been really good to him and if I've ever needed to ask a question or looked for advice the management team have always responded efficiently
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind review mum. It's been amazing working with you and your family for the past few years, thank you for your support. We will continue to work hard to make a difference to…read more
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Review from Iris C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended this nursery from September 2024 to May 2025. We only changed nursery because we moved house. I have absolutely nothing negative to say, the staff are caring, kind and very professional. Hygiene and safety rules are well respected. She learned so much during her time there and
was very, very close to her teachers. Even now, although she no longer attends, she still talks about some of the staff, her classmates and other teachers. I would 100% recommend this nursery. Thank you for everything!
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Hey mum, thank you so much for your lovely review! We miss you being part of the Puddleducks family but absolutely loved seeing your little one grow. The team still think about her too all the time…read more
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Review from M V (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's been a wonderful experience for my child. Although she only attended for two days, as a new arrival to the UK, she has already shown great improvement. We've seen a big change in her language skills and overall early childhood development. I'm truly thankful to the entire team at Puddleduck for
their care, patience, and support. We deeply appreciate everything you've done.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
We want every child to have the best start to life no matter what and your little one has thrived from day 1. It has been a pleasure to be part of the journey and we wont stop doing everything we can…read more
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Review from Nick S (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Puddleducks for almost 3 years and throughout this time the staff have given him all the love and care we could hope for. My son has enjoyed his time at Puddleducks immensely and they've helped him develop by investing their time and effort directly into areas he struggled with.
They encourage a safe and fun environment where he could gain confidence and make friends. They were extremely understanding with his epilepsy and made sure they all trained to work with his condition so he could enjoy his time as much as possible.We'll miss them all very much now he's off to big school.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Sometimes we learn so much when working with some families and we want to say thank you for choosing us to be part of it. 3 years has flown by and we have had the best time seeing your son flourish,…read more
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Review from Poonam S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter will soon be finishing with Puddleducks north finchely to start school.
I cannot recommend this nursery enough from the food, teachings to the environment they have created.
The manager and team always try to accommodate all requests including staying later and dietary changes.
My daughter
has learnt so much.
Puddleducks it will be so hard to say good bye you have created an environment where daughter feels happy, safe and so much more.
Thank you
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your lovely and kind review :) We have absolutely loved having you and your little one as part of the Puddleducks family and its never a goodbye, come back and see us anytime! As…read more
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Review from Brenda G (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with this kindergarten. The staff provides a friendly and caring approach to the care of my son. It is very important for us, as parents, to have our children safe and happy during the day, when they are away from us. I highly recommend it.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind review mum! We have absolutely love having you as part of the Puddleducks family and cherish the time spent with your little one, we continue to strive and develop to…read more
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since May and I am very pleased and happy.
The staff are warm and lovely and I feel reassured that my boy is in good hands.
I appreciate and value the efforts the teachers put into his care. They are knowledgeable and I value the important role they play in my
son's development and learning.
Management is attentive and on top of things providing support, reassurance and advice when appropriate which tells me what a great place this is. I wish he could have started sooner!
Staff provide appropriate feedback on collection and they are positive and reassuring and I enjoy reading about his daily routine.
I look forward to pictures of his activities.
I feel I am coming home every morning and very grateful to have found such a nurturing, cosy and lovely environment. Parents like me value your care and the work you do immensely.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mum. We are really happy to have you as part of the Puddleducks family and love watching your little one grow. We will continue to develop and push to provide…read more
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started here as soon as she turned 1, and I have to say even in the lead up to her start date there was so much support from the staff which made the transition seamless.
In just the couple of months she has been here already I can really see the progress of development and how much she loves
it there. She is so happy which makes us so content as we know she is in the best care.
Also, this was the only nursery in the area that was understanding of my work situation, and the manager made every effort to be so accommodating to work around it which I’m also so grateful for.
If you are looking for a home-from-home for your child as well as exceptional care and feeling like a true family, then look no further, Puddleducks North Finchley is exceptional and I would 100% recommend it.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind and constructive words. We continue to develop and learn where we can make things better and better, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Puddleducks family.…read more
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and very friendly, helpful staff.
My older son came here and loved it so now his little brother has joined and is very happy there. There are lots of different activities to do and a great garden.
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Review from Tracey G (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has thrived since being at this nursery. She is learning every day and building in confidence. The staff are caring and knowledgeable and it’s a lovely atmosphere for all. Would highly recommend it.
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Review from A M (Aunt of Child) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It’s a lovely, clean, and happy environment for children, they learn and develop so much through the activities the staff do.
My niece is happy there and has really grown since starting.
The staff are friendly and helpful and supportive and will go the extra mile if needed.
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Review from A G (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter goes to this nursery and she absolutely loves it.
We can really see the development in her. She has improved on her speech and chatting which can be hard when you are the only child!
It’s a great nursery with friendly staff.
It’s great and safe and clean.
I do recommend!
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Review from X C (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter spent 2 years at Puddleducks and was very happy every time she went to spend time with her friends and teachers. Her favorite thing was the activities that were different every time, creative and educative also involved the kids doing everyday things like helping to cook cookies which she
really enjoyed.
The teachers care about the children and have a very special relationship with each of them.
The team was very understanding about various issues that arose and provided feasible solutions
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Review from Misjona K (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with this nursery. The staff offer a friendly, caring approach to looking after my daughter. It is so important for us as parents to have our children safe and happy during the day when they are away from us. Highly recommend.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind and honest review mum, it has been a real pleasure having you part of the Puddleducks family. We really appreciate all the comments and work hard to be the best place…read more
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Puddleducks is the best nursery in north Finchley. The staff are very kind with the kids. My son has lots of memories with his teachers and his friends. I'm happy that my son was in this nursery.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate all the support and love it when the whole family is happy with Puddleducks. We wish you all the best and can't wait to see how the little…read more
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Review from Agnieszka P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for just over a year he has gained so much confidence and is a very happy little boy. His social skills have improved immensely, he has made so many friends and he absolutely loves the staff who are always so pleasant and very much approachable in every way.
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would highly recommend this nursery as a lovely place for your child to thrive and be very happy, you know your child will be safe and happy until you go to pick them up.
The staff always tell you what sort of day my son has had and I always welcome the positive feedback.
A very pleasant nursery and my little boy is very eager to go nursery, it's very much a big part of his daily routine, he is very much a happy little boy who loves all the staff and I'm so glad he attends such a happy environment always so much to do.
Would recommend this nursery to other Mums because I leave there with positive feedback regards my little boy and he just can't wait for the next day to start his time.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Hi Mum, thank you so much for your kind review, we are always pushing to be the best place for children to start life and it's just so great to hear when it's working! Really appreciate you being part…read more
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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and the management are such loving and caring people. My son had problems settling in for some time. This is his second nursery, but they were so patient. They let me stay in the nursery at the beginning till he settled.
Generally, really happy and satisfied with them. Highly recommend.
Reply from Hoshni Nagrecha, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a wonderful review. We strive in providing a home-from-home environment where the children and parents feel safe and happy.
So grateful for reviews like…read more
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Review from Cristina D (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to all the staff that looked after my son! He enjoyed and loved his sessions and now is ready for school. We had a lovely and emotional time today on the graduation party. All organised well and with attention! Big thank you.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your review. We have loved having you and your little one as part of the Puddleducks family and emotional to see you go! But we wish you all the best and your little one the best…read more
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here at 6 months old. He has formed great bond with the staff and we love getting his weekly observations! Staff accommodate to his needs. They have helped me wean him onto solids and have helped him gain confidence! Thank you for all you do.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Hi Mum, thank you so much for your kind review and lovely words. We love having you part of the Puddleducks family and will continue to work hard to give the children a great place to learn, develop…read more
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, the staff are always so welcoming and very helpful. The tapestry photos shows such amazing activity that she does while there and every day she comes home telling me the things she’s done that day.
Reply from Shivum Kakkad, Director at Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley
Thank you so much for your kind and honest review mum! We work hard to provide a great service to you and your family, and we love have you part of the Puddleducks family. We know there is much to…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.709)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10 for Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.979 for Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.979
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.73 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 number of registered child places is 8.6. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.6 = 0.93
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley

What is the Age Range of Children that Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley accepts?

Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley Open?

Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley have capacity for?

Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley has capacity for a total of 43 Children.

How far is Puddleducks Nursery North Finchley to the centre of London?

7.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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