Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Mon-Fri, all year round (except bank holidays)
Ladybird Day Nurseries
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
About this day nursery
Ladybird Day Nursery, established in 1991, provides a safe, caring, and friendly environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Located in Shepherds Bush, London, the nursery operates weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM, closing only for bank holidays.
The dedicated team of experienced and qualified staff ensures each child has a positive and enriching experience, aiming to provide an invaluable head start for school. The nursery focuses on fostering a secure and happy environment where parents can remain integral to their child’s developmental journey.
Ladybird Day Nursery uses the "My Nursery Child Programme" to support learning and development, covering all key areas. With a strong commitment to quality childcare, Ladybird Day Nursery serves families in surrounding areas such as Westbourne Grove, Acton, Chiswick, and Hammersmith.
The facility is equipped with CCTV for enhanced security, reflecting its commitment to providing a safe space for all children.
Our ethos
Ladybird Day Nursery provides a healthy, safe, caring and friendly environment for day care, ensuring children are happy and secure. We aim for parents to maintain an integral part in their child’s ongoing development, and our experienced, qualified and caring staff ensure a positive and happy experience that provides an invaluable head start for school.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and are eager to engage in various activities, such as observing newly hatched chicks. They participate in a mix of adult-led and free-play activities, forming secure bonds with staff. Children respond well to new time prompts and exhibit good behaviour, taking turns and sharing with minimal adult support.
Established 1991My Nursery Child ProgrammeCCTV monitored
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured around full-time weekly rates, standard full days, and half-day morning or afternoon sessions. Graduated discounted weekly rates apply when booking three or more days per week. Ad-hoc daily and session rates are also available, but term-time only bookings are not offered.
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- A non-refundable registration fee of £25 is required to join the waiting list.
- A deposit equal to 2 weeks' fees (capped at £500) is due upon enrolment.
- Offers 15 and 30 hours of funding for 38 weeks of the year.
- The remaining 14 weeks of the year are payable in full unless fully funded.
- Term-time only contracts are not available.
Key facts
Staff
16 staff, 10 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications
Age range
6 months to 5 years old
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Ladybird Day Nurseries
Last inspected 13 March 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily and are eager to engage in various activities, such as observing newly hatched chicks. They participate in a mix of adult-led and free-play activities, forming secure bonds with staff. Children respond well to new time prompts and exhibit good behaviour, taking turns and sharing with minimal adult support.
Inspector highlights
- Staff make good use of children's interests to plan a broad educational programme.
- Staff interactions with children are sensitive.
- Staff help children to gain a wide range of physical skills.
- Snacks and meals are cooked on the premises, with individual plans devised to encourage children to eat a wider variety of foods.
- Staff encourage children to develop good self-care practices.
- Leaders and managers have worked effectively with the local authority to address concerns raised at the last inspection.
Areas to develop
- 1support parents to find ways to share information about their child's development, to improve the links between home and nursery.
Inspection #10261698 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report how much their children enjoy attending nursery.
Parents feel staff are kind and that their children receive good care and are kept safe and secure.
Parents report they would be happy to raise any concerns they had with staff and managers.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
In the garden, staff ensure babies have room to crawl, pull themselves up to standing or begin to walk. Older children are supported to gain independence using 'the magic trick' to flip coats over their heads before going out to play together at the sand tray or join group games using balls. The building is safe for children, and they have access to a secure outside space.
Parent Reviews of Ladybird Day Nurseries
4.7
(10)
Jessica
a year ago
Very lucky to have been recommended to ladybirds through a friend of mine. After years of looking after my kiddies I can honestly say I couldn’t be happier. My baby can’t speak yet but my toddler is always so excited for her nursery days. From an educational perspective, I am stunned each day by how much they have both learnt and I love receiving regular updates of the fun things they do throughout their day. I don’t usually write reviews but I know first hand how important choosing a nursery is to any parent and I hope this could offer some insight on how amazing we have found it since joining.
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Vi Tan
2 years ago
My 8 month old had a lovely time at Ladybird Nursery. The staff are very attentive and friendly. My daughter loves turning up every day in the morning, we can tell from her smiles that she has lots of fun.
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Elena Plescenco
5 years ago
Fantastic nursery, very caring, friendly, creative and professional stuff. I'm particularly grateful for their flexibility and understanding, so couldn't be happier. My child blended in immediately and is looking forward to coming in every time! This means a lot to me. Food is fresh and delicious, baby always eats it all. Outdoors space is lovely. Located right in the park which makes it easy to go for lovely walks straight after. The nursery provides weekly online reports on each individual child's progress with photos and constructive feedback, advise and homework whenever necessary. I am at rest knowing that my child is in good hands. Lots of parents I met with have had 2/3 kids going to this nursery all the way till school. This tells a lot. Thank you! Highly recommend it!
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Dipesh & Eugenie Munakarmi
5 years ago
Our daughter started going at Ladybird nursery when she was 6 months old, and until 4 and half when went to school. We are very happy with the way she has been cared of during those years. The carers are caring, positive and friendly, it is a family environment. The kids often go to the garden, and there is a smooth transition between the baby room and the preschool room, which was very appreciated for our daughter. We have now our son going to the baby room! I would definitely recommend this nursery for parents looking for a caring environment for their child, which respects the growth path of each child.
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Mark Slocock
8 years ago
Both my daughters have been to the nursery and they loved it, the staff are really friendly and welcoming. They look after the children really well - both daughters got excited every time they walk past!
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: April 2022
- March 2023Good
- October 2022Inadequate
- April 2022Inadequate
Frequently asked about Ladybird Day Nurseries
About the setting
Ladybird Nursery re-registered in 2020. It operates from premises in Shepherd's Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The nursery is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery employs 12 staff. Four of the staff hold recognised childcare qualifications, ranging from level 2 to level 3.
- URN
- 2613057
- Registered person
- Tots-R-Us Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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