A very warm welcome to The Co-operative Childcare.

Here you will find lots of general information that should be useful in getting a feel for the setting, however every child is individual and you will undoubtedly have lots of questions that relate specifically to your child’s needs, interests and their development. A tour of our quality facilities would be highly recommended in order to fully appreciate how the nursery operates and to see first hand the care and attention that each child receives. To arrange a tour, simply use the contact details on this page or pop in to the nursery itself.

At The Co-operative Childcare we never underestimate how difficult a decision it is to leave your child in the care of others and our aim is to ensure that you have all the information you need to make this very important decision.



“There is a good working partnership with parents and carers. Parents receive useful information about the setting, including details of its policies and educational programme. They are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning through sharing children's interests at home. Staff exchange information with parents about their children's progress in summary reports and at regular consultations. Parents' views are sought through questionnaires and taken into account as part of the nursery's self-evaluation procedures”

Latest Inspection Date 01/11/2010. To view the full report click here


Our nursery team are friendly, approachable and work together to provide a secure, happy and safe environment for our children. They build strong relationships with parents and their key children and provide happy and enjoyable learning experiences. All our colleagues are qualified or working towards their qualifications and have many years childcare experience between them. Our Nursery Manager Selen has worked in childcare for over 8 years and holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years. Selen is supported by a committed, loyal team of 20 colleagues who understand that children learn and develop best when they are safe, supported and cared for. The team work together to help our children to have the best possible start in life in a brightly refurbished modern nursery setting.


The Co-operative Childcare nursery is a fun, stimulating, safe and secure environment for your child and we pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming atmosphere.
There are 3 spacious home rooms within our nursery, split into the following age groups: one room for 3 months – 2 year olds, one room for 2-3 year olds and one room for the 3-5 year olds. The nursery is all on one level with easy access for children and adults alike.


The nursery has two outdoor areas both with soft rubber safety surfaces. All our children use the gardens every day and there is a wide variety of equipment to physically challenge the children including scooters and trikes, balls and ropes. For our younger children there are cosy corners and floor activities for their enjoyment and stimulation.

The nursery has plenty of free parking both on the road it is located on and all side roads. We are a short distance from Bounds Green underground station as well as Bowes Park station for a convenient commute into London. We are also conveniently located only a few minutes’ walk from a main bus route


There are many activities and play that takes place at the nursery and supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.

Activities are planned for all age groups to ensure a flexible and balanced curriculum with a combination of busy and quiet activities, indoor and outdoor play. The children are also actively encouraged to make their own choices and initiate their own play.


At The Co-operative Childcare we offer a comprehensive package and provide all nappies, formula milk and food (breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch, mid afternoon snack, tea). Our experienced chef has been with us for over 8 years and has extensive catering experience. She prepares our home made lunch and tea every day using fresh produce. This supports our ethics and values of being a co-operative and gives the children the nutrition they need to ensure they grow healthily whilst in our care. We also cater for all dietary requirements, allergies and cultural foods. Children always have access to fresh drinking water.


The parents have an information board located in the reception area which has a variety of useful information. Our younger children aged up to 3 years of age have a feedback sheet which includes the children’s daily information of how their day has been, including sleep, food, nappies and anything that they have particularly enjoyed during the day. The 3-5 year olds carers give verbal feedback to the parent on a daily basis. Regular newsletters are sent to parents to keep them updated on up and coming events and we encourage parent participation in many of them. Parent evenings are offered at regular intervals throughout the year where the child’s key person discusses the child’s development with their parents and there is also an annual survey for parents to give structured feedback on all areas of the nursery.


“We have a professional, dedicated team who are genuine committed to their key children and families they work with. We pride ourselves on the happy, warm, family atmosphere within our nursery and parents often tell us that this is one of the key factors in their decision to leave their child in our care. Our approach is friendly and we encourage a partnership approach with our parents to ensure that together we give our children the best possible start in life”