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Tinky's Day Nursery

278 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4UR
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Tinky's Day Nursery, London
Tinky's Day Nursery, London
Tinky's Day Nursery, London

Tinky’s Day Nursery is a brand NEW (purpose built) nursery located in the Hendon area of the London Borough of Barnet. They are situated just off Watford Way with great transport links to and from London. They provide high quality education and care for all children which are appropriate to their individual needs.

The setting has three, well-lit and bright learning rooms for all baby, toddler, and pre-school aged children. The...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Tinky's Day Nursery Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Darlene McClain (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:30
  • Thursday 07:30-18:30
  • Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available on Southfields for drop-off and pick-up times.

Tinky's Day Nursery Reviews (44)

9.4

Tinky's Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.400) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tinky's Day Nursery has 44 reviews.

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Review from R I (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is extremely safe and clean. with a reception area and extra security Face ID entrance. The staff are all very kind and caring towards the children. Photos and updates of the children are always shared on the app keeping us informed of what activities they participated in and what they ate , how long they napped so on which is extremely reassuring and exciting to see. There are always great activities set up and they are always new and imaginative. They go above and beyond in decorating for fun events and have lots of fun extra activities such as gymnastics. I am very happy with the nursery and the staff. They're caring, attentive, and create a lovely environment for the children.

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Review from Arailym M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to Tinkys preschool group almost 6 month, adaption was so quick (only few days)
I am in love with stuff and administration.
Also I see a progress in my son development, as physically and as mentally.

The food service is soo great and delicious! healthy diet, chef who cooks everyday several times fresh meal!

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Review from Amir A (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Tinky's Day Nursery has been an amazing place for my child. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, which made settling in so much easier. The environment is always clean, safe, and welcoming, and communication with parents is excellent. There are plenty of fun and educational activities, both indoors and outdoors, and I've seen real progress in my child's confidence and development. The team is always cheerful and supportive, and it truly feels like a caring, family-like setting. I'm so happy we chose Tinky's and would highly recommend it to other parents.

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Review from Katalin D (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Tinky's Day Nursery is a great place for families who are looking for a safe and loved environment for their little ones. Over the past 9 month our daughter incredibly enjoyed all activities. She improved each week with her communication and language also physical development. They really take care about our babies like us. We look forward to send our little boy too.

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Review from Lantian Y (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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This is my daughter's very first nursery, and I honestly cannot put into words how much the teachers here have helped us. My daughter settled in completely within such a short time, and now she goes to nursery with so much enthusiasm! The teachers are patient, energetic, and incredibly responsible. They not only make my daughter happy every single day but have also given me lots of genuine advice on parenting.

We are sadly moving out of the area, and leaving this nursery is really hard for us. It even made me feel anxious, because I'm not sure if another nursery will ever make both me and my daughter this happy again.

All in all, I would highly recommend this nursery to any family living nearby!

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Review from Daniela G (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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I usually don't write reviews, but I couldn't miss the chance this time. My son spent the last four years at Tinkys, and we couldn't be more grateful to the wonderful staff. They have always been caring, patient, and dedicated to making every child feel welcome and supported.
The activities they organise are amazing, and it was always so heartwarming to see the big smile on my son's face when he talked about his day. Over the years, I've seen such a positive impact on his growth and development!

We truly have no words to express how thankful we are for everything they've done for our son. Highly recommend!

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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at this nursery for 6 months and it has been such a positive experience. The staff are kind, caring and responsive. The activities are great and varied, my daughter is learning so much and her speech and indepence has improved a lot.

We also love the live camera access and daily photo updates. It is a happy and nurturing environment, highly recommended.

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Tinky's since April 2024, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care and support she has received. She has some communication and social difficulties, and within just a month the staff picked up on them and immediately helped us get referrals to the right specialists. They always do their best to accommodate our needs where possible, which has made a huge difference.
The nursery has a very active SENCO who works closely with us to build plans to support my daughter's communication and development. This guidance and attention to her needs have been invaluable.
The team are all polite, caring, and genuinely lovely with children. The nursery itself is always tidy, well-organised, and full of fun and engaging activities. My daughter enjoys her time there and I feel reassured knowing she's in such a positive environment.

I would absolutely recommend Tinky's to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child to grow and learn.

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Review from S K (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our 1 year old had a difficult start to nursery life but the team in the baby room were so patient and interactive with him that he warmed up to them very quickly. He is now always smiling when we pick him up and an excellent perk is being able to login to nursery cam. I would throughly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a patient, fun, caring and engaging team!

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Review from Morsal D (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter, Luna joined this nursery at the age of 2.5 in the toddler room. Our experience with Tinky's Day Nursery has been incredible. The level of comfort and safety that I feel with my daughter staying most of her day hours in this nursery is something I never thought I would have felt with any nursery. The teachers, her settling in, the food menus, the activities etc. have all exceeded my expectations. The nursery has cameras which parents can access securely up to a certain time, which made settling in a lot more easier for the parent, as parents face a lot of worry as much as kids probably feel scared on their first days. Thanks so much to the incredible team for looking after our precious angel and for being her second family.

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Review from Olga R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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We couldn’t find a better nursery, preschool. Our daughter had the best year. Very professional staff. Very friendly and they find a way for every child. Our girl changed so much in the past year with them. She learns a lot. We will not be able to do it without Tinky's Nursery! Also, the food was excellent. Our daughter was asking us to make the same at home. Kids had so many activities and the staff was always doing something new for them. Thank you very much.

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Review from Ahlam B (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Tinkys is a fantastic nursery and family. In my opinion, the best in the borough - I truly believe it's the best start you could ever give your child in life. The team do an incredible job, are absolute assets and play a huge role in shaping and helping little minds come into the world. They focus on learning through play and encourage their curiosity with structured activities. The extra curriculum activities are a huge bonus. My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed football, learnt some Spanish and is always so excited for the music sessions. I am so glad I made the decision to start my child early as she has absolutely thrived. If you are hesitant about leaving your child please rest assured they are in safe and caring hands. The preschool team leader is incredibly special, her efforts to nurture our children is out of this world an absolute asset to Tinkys. Another added bonus is that you are able to see your child in action on the nursery camera which is a great comfort!

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Review from D U (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with Tinky's Day Nursery as my daughter started three months ago, she is very comfortable there with all her teachers, all the staff are so loving and caring, warm and comforting environment, active learning and child-friendly facilities.

Thank you always for being so kind.

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Review from D F (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery with lovely and attentive staff. I feel very comfortable with my son being here. Communication is great and there are a lot of activities for the kids. My son has developed and learnt a lot since attending. It is a safe, clean, welcoming and loving environment. The whole team is always cheerful and supportive. There is also lots of outdoor time which my son loves. Really glad we chose Tinkys!

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to Tinky's since she was 6 months old. She was not the easiest to settle in, but the staff gave her so much love and care that within a couple of weeks, she felt right at home and hasn't had a bad day since! Not once has she been upset walking in, on the contrary, she is usually eager to leave the house as she knows that a day filled with fun activities awaits her! I couldn't be happier with the setting and am always impressed by how clean everything is, together with the diverse schedule of activities and very balanced diet. Thank you Tinky's for all you do!

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Review from Michala C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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I have two kids at the nursery, and they both love it. They were hard to settle, but the staff was amazing, patient, understanding, tends to their needs and they come home beaming and happy. The staff is second to none, they go above and beyond. Communication is great, you get daily updates and newsletters, they organise events for parents and kids, they even did a first aid course for parents! I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you!

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Review from Mai M (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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Amazing staff with so much heart and a caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our daughter get excited about going to Tinky's day nursery. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful to the whole team at Tinky's. If I could give this nursery 10 stars I would!

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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Overall, I am very happy with Tinkys Day Nursery. We sent our 2.5-year-old there in Nov 2021 and the nursery made every step easy for us. The on-site chef is amazing and my kid loves eating at school. I feel my daughter is very safe and she did learn a lot at the nursery. The staff are very attentive and caring. They really look after my child and have an outdoor garden for the toddlers and a pre-school room.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started going to Tinky's day nursery 3 months ago. We are pleased with all the care my daughter is experiencing. They have plenty of learning opportunities through play. I always feel comfortable and safe leaving my daughter. The baby room team have been amazing at helping my daughter to settle into her new surroundings. She learnt a lot in all aspects from communication, act, words, sentences etc. I would highly recommend Tinky's day nursery to all parents. We just loved it!

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Review from Jitesh P (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend Tinkys Day Nursery, every step has been super easy from registration to the first day. All the staff are very friendly and always available for you and your children. My daughter absolutely loves going here and always leaves with a smile. They really look after the children. The facilities are also very good and lots of activities for all ages. I'm so glad we found this nursery. A big thank you to everyone at Tinkys Day Nursery!

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Meet the Team (1)

Hemma Lad Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021
Hemma Lad

I hold a BA(HONS) degree in Early Childhood Studies and have over 10 years of experience working in the Early Years sector. When I first graduated I began working in a nursery as a nursery practitioner and gradually worked my way up to become a manager. Throughout this journey, I have gained invaluable skills and knowledge from various professionals that I am proud to share with my staff team.

I am committed to providing a safe, fun and stimulating environment for all children in my setting. My dedicated staff team and I are passionate about sparking children's creativity, imagination and curiosity through carefully planned learning opportunities.

I have always worked in the Early Years sector and I believe that there is nothing more rewarding than watching children thrive and reach their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tinky's Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Tinky's Day Nursery accepts?

Tinky's Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Tinky's Day Nursery Open?

Tinky's Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Tinky's Day Nursery have capacity for?

Tinky's Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Tinky's Day Nursery to the centre of London?

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

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