Admissions and fees
You can join our waiting list by completing the form at the bottom of this page. Being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee a place at the nursery.
Our nursery is open during term time and follows the Borough of Barnet term dates shown on Term Dates. You can enrol your 3 or 4 year old child at any time during the year, subject to places being available.
Sessions we offer during the week, Monday to Friday:
All day: 8:30am-8:50am to 4pm
Session 1: 8:30am to 12:15
Session 2: 8:30am to 1pm
Session 3: 1:00pm to 4pm
Our enrichment program - included as part of our Montessori Children's House program:
Children's cooking
Live exotic animal visits every term
Phonics study
Music groups with specialist teachers
Forest school by Dollis Valley Greenwalk
Spanish and music
Healthy snacks of organic fresh fruit and crackers are provided for the children during the morning and afternoon sessions.
At present we are not able to offer cooked lunches for the children. We request that you provide a packed lunch for your child.
Our charges for snacks, nappies and special activities are indicated below. These extras are not a condition of taking up a government subsidised nursery place. Alternative arrangements are possible.
Tempo Tots Music, Montessori tuition, snacks and tea: £15 a day
Nappies: £1.50 a day
Additional hours beyond the government subsidised 15 or 30 hours: £10.50 an hour
Government funding for three to four year olds explained
Eligibility: All three and four year old children in the UK are eligible for government funding to help towards paying for their education. Children are entitled to 15 hours of government subsidised nursery a week, for 38 weeks of the year. This funding starts in the term after a child's third birthday.
Application: You do not need to apply for the government subsidy for 3 to 4 year olds. Whetstone Montessori Nursery will apply on your behalf and manage the paperwork.
Please enquire for more information about fees and availability of free spaces. The number of free spaces varies from term to term depending on demand.
Please add your child's name below, and select the session options and days of the week you require. Then submit the form.