Puddleducks North Finchley

A fantastic nursery! I was really anxious as a first time mum returning to work and finding a trustworthy nursery for my 9 month old baby and Puddleducks were brilliant from the onset. They provided constant reassurance and every member of staff was extremely friendly and welcoming (special thanks to Luchya and Esther). They adapted seamlessly to my babys needs and schedule and formed a loving relationship with her. I also loved that even the little ones were kept busy with lots of fun activities. Would most definitely recommend!
Nov 20th, 2022

Sep 16th, 2022

Very welcoming and great energy throughout!
Aug 25th, 2022

I wanted my daughter to join this nursery in N12 for government funded 15 hours a week (as she was about to finish 3 ).I went to ask about the conditions , costs etc. and had been informed, we can choose 38 or 51 weeks a year (so it would be 2 or 3 days x5 hours a week depends...). When my husband went to look around with my daughter (so she could see and play), he's been shown around, told the cost of everything ( we then thought ) and it was confirmed again there is an option of 38 weeks a year (by Emily) or 51 weeks , which she was "strongly advising"(this option was out of question for us).When I gave signed application form/contract few days later , I've been told there is no such a possibility to do 38 weeks (of 15 hours) in this nursery - by the same lady !!! (she said, my husband misunderstood ! but I said the other lady told me same before! Emily then said "she needs to check it as she never heard they offer 38 weeks a year option !!!). When I asked for my signed papers back, then 38 weeks was suddenly OK. Then I asked specifically, if there is no any admin costs, if we join only government funded hours (as nobody mentioned anything before) , it came up, that yes, there is a 100 non refundable admin payment . We withdrew the application as we did not feel confident enough and couldn't trust them, especially with the child ! So dishonest and disappointing... Ps. It is not about completely free childcare but about honesty, it should be said when everything was discussed! (It was never mentioned as all the other costs were -including extra hours , lunches ...we were willing to pay for ). It clearly looks like things are not said on purpose by the staff...Anyway, we found different nursery where we and a child are happy . Thank you
May 20th, 2022

It is the best place to ever take your child to. They are very caring and they always let you know what your child did during the day. Such a lovely people, I am happy my child is going there they are very helpful.
May 17th, 2022