Whetstone Nursery
14 Oakleigh Road North,
Whetstone, N20 9EY
Open 51 weeks
Standard hours: 8am – 6pm, Mon – Fri
Extended hours*: 7am – 7pm
A nursery designed for children, loved by families
We couldn’t be more excited about our N Family Club right here in Whetstone, conveniently located a five-minute walk from the station.
Our Whetstone nursery is designed to support every element of our early years curriculum. The nursery is a purpose-built modern space that has six large playrooms filled with natural light and clean air thanks to our hi-spec air filtration system. There’s a dedicated atelier, while outside, the garden comes complete with a dedicated baby zone, sandpit, mud kitchen and water play area.
To make family life that little bit easier, we have a buggy store to facilitate easy drop-offs and pick-ups.
Open longer
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
The great outdoors
Discover our huge garden with a dedicated baby zone.
Discover our huge garden with a dedicated baby zone.
Family Club membership
A monthly programme of one-off special events aimed at both families and parents/carers.
A monthly programme of one-off special events aimed at both families and parents/carers.
N Café
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Balanced meals
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Hear what our families love about N
Meet our N Whetstone management team
Khushbu
Nursery Manager
With 15 years in Early Years, Khushbu is committed to creating safe, inspiring environments for every child. A dedicated leader, she fosters a positive team culture built on integrity and professional growth. As a mother of two, her personal inspiration drives her vision for excellence. Outside of work, Khushbu enjoys teaching and performing Bollywood and Indian classical dance, a passion spanning over 25 years.
Jane
Education Manager
Jane began her early years journey in 2006 and is passionate about supporting each child’s confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. A Level 4 Makaton user, she champions early communication and inclusion, helping every child express themselves. Proudly Chilean and Latin American, and fluent in Spanish, Jane brings cultural richness and bilingual support to create environments where all children feel seen, heard, and valued.
Teresa
Front of House Manager
Teresa combines years of experience in administration and childcare with a deep commitment to supporting children’s development. Known for her strong organizational skills and creative flair, she brings a keen eye for detail to everything she does. Outside of work, Teresa is a passionate reader and film enthusiast who loves art projects, exploring new restaurants, and traveling with her three sons, family, and friends.
Monthly fees
Minimum 3 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details). Fees last updated 28/10/2025
3 days | £1485.38 |
4 days | £1881.48 |
Full time (5 days) | £2289.95 |
3 days | £1485.38 |
4 days | £1881.48 |
Full time (5 days) | £2289.95 |
3 days | £1351.50 |
4 days | £1711.90 |
Full time (5 days) | £2083.56 |
3 days | £378.77 |
4 days | £830.20 |
Full time (5 days) | £1266.34 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £0.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £0.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £0.00 |
3 days | £562.30 |
4 days | £1004.55 |
Full time (5 days) | £1436.11 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £7.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £9.32 |
3 days | £1031.10 |
4 days | £1407.52 |
Full time (5 days) | £1787.19 |
3 days | £711.15 |
4 days | £1103.57 |
Full time (5 days) | £1491.24 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £11.70 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £23.89 |
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funding is 'stretched'. When stretched, 15 funded hours become 11.18 hours per week, and 30 funded hours become 22.35 hours per week.
Additional charges apply only to the portion of your place covered by funded hours, and are reflected in the monthly breakdown above. Any additional private days will be charged at our standard all-inclusive daily rate. Families receiving funding may choose to opt out of additional charges – please speak with your Nursery Manager or our Admissions team for more information.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Better Start in Life website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
Please note: A multi-day discount has been applied to all 4 and 5 day places. For funded places, a discount has been applied to the additional charges. Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same.
Processing Information
Day Rates
Under 3 years: £116.50 per standard day
3 years +: £106.00 per standard day
Fees include all food, drink, consumables and activities.
Making payments
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month with Direct Debits taken on the 27th of each month. For Payments via Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers, fees are due by the last day of the month. Any fee increases will be communicated 2 months before affecting your invoice and are based on the nursery’s running costs.
Flexibility
You can extend the standard day (8-6 pm) by up to an hour each way at the same hourly rate on a pay as you go basis - i.e. £11.65/hr for under 3s or £10.60/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £2.91/15mins or £2.65/15mins.
Joining fees
To join the waiting list at N, families are required to pay a waiting list registration fee of £350.
On accepting a place, this fee will become a non-refundable joining fee, and you’ll be asked to pay a £400 place acceptance fee, which will be deducted from your final invoice.
Funding eligibility deadlines
Families who are eligible for the 30 hours of funding are responsible for applying for a positive determination of eligibility from HMRC - e.g. a valid eligibility code. You must apply for the code before the 30th of the term before in order for the code to be eligible. The term start dates are 1st January, 1st April, and 1st September. The eligibility code must be provided to us before your child's early years funding can be claimed.
