Food
Kosher drinks, snacks, and freshly cooked lunches are included and provided on-site. Weaning menus are also available. Meals are approved by an in-house nutritionist.
La Petite Nursery, situated in North Maida Vale, London, offers premium childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating with a mission to help children prepare for life. The day nursery fosters an environment where children can express their unique talents and develop creativity and curiosity.
Through a balanced approach of adult-led and child-led activities, the staff ensure learning happens through play. Their passionate teachers tailor activities to individual needs, following a unique curriculum that draws influences from Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Montessori, and Forest School, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The day nursery is committed to providing a warm, caring, safe, and stimulating environment, featuring an outdoor area and offering delicious kosher meals prepared on-site by their chef and nutritionist. They prioritise individual attention with small group sizes.
The registration process involves an initial inquiry, followed by a tour of their facilities, including nursery rooms, a playground, and a vegetable garden. To secure a child's place, a deposit equivalent to one month's fee is required, which is fully refundable if a family chooses to withdraw from the waiting list.
The nursery prioritises existing children, siblings, and then the date of registration for place allocation.
Our ethos
La Petite Nursery's mission is to help children prepare for life by fostering creativity and curiosity through a balanced approach of adult-led and child-led activities, where learning happens through play. Their unique curriculum is influenced by Reggio Emilia, Steiner, Montessori, and Forest School, while adhering to the EYFS framework. The nursery is committed to providing a warm, caring, safe, and stimulating environment that prioritises individual attention.
Fees are calculated as an annualised rate paid monthly in advance, structured by academic year. Charges vary depending on the child's age group (babies, toddlers, or preschool) and the chosen session type, which includes morning, school day, and extended day options. Fees cover kosher drinks, snacks, lunches, and activities.
Funding accepted
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Food
Kosher drinks, snacks, and freshly cooked lunches are included and provided on-site. Weaning menus are also available. Meals are approved by an in-house nutritionist.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am–6.00pm, and Fridays, 8.00am–1.00pm. Closed on Jewish festivals.
Session types
Morning session, School day, Extended day
Age range
3 months – 5 years
A million stars We changed our plans of moving outside London because we won’t find better teachers, managers and SENCO in any other place. We tried 2 different nurseries before La Petite and we called many nurseries in the NW area of London to ask if they could support our son’s food restrictions and development and they refused under the pretense of “safety and allergies” refusing to accept or cook the only vegan meal he would eat with 3 ingredients simple to prepare. The teachers and the managers have been extremely supportive from the very beginning, they always do much more than what they say and go the extra mile for the children. They are always available to talk and they action all plans on the same day. They communicate daily via the app or the phone and at pick up and drop off and they always take the time to talk to us without feeling rushed. They take daily pictures of all activities and all children and they support children’s social interaction and engagement with activities consistently. They are very transparent and they allow the parents to walk inside the nursery and the rooms and into the garden at all times. The managers are always in their office on the ground floor and they welcome us in any time we need to talk about something without previous planning. They have a very nice and lovely person in charge of all paperwork to start at the nursery, Oana, and she has been supportive as well during the whole process of induction although it wasn’t her job. She is always available and very supportive especially during times of anxiety and bad days as a parent with a child with developmental delay. I call her my free therapist ❤️ Life is hard enough when parents discover their little one has problems with different areas of development and routine becomes daily intensive hard work to achieve very slowly milestones that come naturally to neurotypical children, to then also have to deal with teachers at other nurseries that would completely ignore your child and leave him to play on his own the whole day in a corner with no interaction or support. The teachers at La Petite offer all the support needed and make individual plans to support development long before the NHS/private healthcare professionals manage to diagnose and offer support. As a parent to know that my child will have the daily support needed from the staff at the nursery, including the cooks, to achieve his best potential, is a great source of relief and peace. And that is why every single person working at this nursery deserves a million stars review. I am beyond grateful to Eli, Roxana, Oana, Caterina, Dianne, Peter, Tara, Nadia, Ofri, Veronica, and of course, Sarah, for creating and supporting excellent work culture, high standards of care and support for the children and not discriminating against my son’s food restrictions!!! Thank you everyone for acting like a family and being so dedicated to caring for these angels❤️🥰
Read on GoogleOur daughter started at the nursery earlier this year at just 14 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with her experience and progress. As a French-speaking family, we are especially impressed by how naturally she’s been exposed to English through songs, play, and everyday communication — it’s amazing to see how much she understands and expresses already! The team is truly outstanding — warm, professional, and deeply dedicated. Their pedagogy is excellent: every activity has a purpose, whether it’s helping the children explore their creativity, develop fine motor skills, or build social confidence. There’s a great balance between structured learning and free play, and you can really see how thoughtfully the days are planned. We also appreciate the clear communication and the nurturing environment they provide. Our daughter is always happy to go in the morning — no tears, just excitement! It’s such a joy to see her growing, learning, and thriving in such a positive and caring atmosphere. We are so grateful to the entire team for giving her such a strong and joyful start to her early education.
Read on GoogleWe have tried two different nurseries before finding La Petite and finally feeling like we found a community. At La Petite the teachers become family. They are kind, understanding and truly care about our little ones. Every issue we had has always been addressed immediately and with care. The entire admin staff is super friendly, understanding and efficient. My daughter loves the nursery and asks every weekend if she has school. They learn a fortune in a very playful and creative way. We are excited for our son to start his journey with La Petite now!
Read on GoogleGreat nursery with loving teachers and staff. Our son 3.5y has been going the for past few months. Good equipment, interesting program and all day activities. Most importantly we feel safety and genuine care for children. They have security staff and cameras in all rooms. We checked all nurseries in our area and picked La Petite, even though need to travel there. Would recommend for parents.
Read on GoogleWe’ve absolutely loved La Petite Nursery! It’s such an amazing environment, with wonderful teachers and staff who are always so friendly and welcoming. Both of my little ones are so happy here, and it’s such a joy to see how much they love going in every day. We couldn’t have wished for a better place for them to grow, learn, and thrive.
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