Food
All meals (breakfast/mid-morning snack, lunch and an afternoon tea) included and prepared freshly on site by dedicated chef. Parents provide nappies, wipes, cream, rain suits milk and formula up to the age of 12 months.
Little Fellows Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
Number of places
56 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Barnet
About this day nursery
Little Fellows Day Nursery is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment in London, NW2 6GR, dedicated to fostering high achievement for children through a collaborative community of children, staff, and parents. The nursery, open 51 weeks a year from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, offers a fresh and homely atmosphere with inspiring educational activities both indoors and outdoors, ensuring a 'home from home' experience.
Their rooms are meticulously designed to be cosy, warm, and well-equipped with educational resources tailored to various age groups. The nursery prioritises combining care with education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2021 curriculum.
They believe in making learning stimulating and fun, ensuring that playtime is both educational and engaging. Little Fellows Day Nursery is committed to continuously developing new and exciting methods for child development within a safe and stimulating setting.
Their unique and holistic approach to childcare ensures that each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment. They provide full-day and half-day care sessions, including all meals prepared freshly on-site, though parents are requested to provide nappies, wipes, cream, rain suits, and milk/formula for infants up to 12 months.
The nursery also accepts various government funding schemes to support families with childcare costs.
Our ethos
Little Fellows Day Nursery is a welcoming, vibrant and exciting learning environment where we value our parents as partners in developing the potential of all our children. We strive to develop a learning community of children, staff and parents who work together co-operatively to promote high achievement for all. We believe that learning should be stimulating for young children, so play times are educational as well as fun.
What it's like
Children at Little Fellows Day Nursery engage in activities staff carefully plan based on their interests and next steps in learning, including daily outings where they learn about the wider community and environment. They benefit from staff's high expectations and effective questioning that extends their thinking, helping them understand changes like blooming trees and fostering consideration and sharing among mixed-age groups.
EYFS CurriculumFreshly Prepared MealsIndoor and Outdoor LearningGovernment Funding Accepted
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 6:00pm
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Fellows Day Nursery
Last inspected 11 February 2022 · Catherine Greene
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 at Little Fellows Day Nursery engage in activities staff carefully plan based on their interests and next steps in learning, including daily outings where they learn about the wider community and environment. They benefit from staff's high expectations and effective questioning that extends their thinking, helping them understand changes like blooming trees and fostering consideration and sharing among mixed-age groups.
Inspector highlights
- Since the last inspection, leaders and the new manager have worked closely with staff and the local authority adviser to make rapid improvements.
- Staff say their managers fully support them, with an emphasis on well-being and professional development.
- Staff plan the environment so children can freely choose activities and make good progress.
- Leaders have worked hard to establish changes to planning and communication, and staff work closely with other professionals to prepare children with SEND for the next stage in learning.
- Children are learning about differences and similarities; staff ensure the setting is fully inclusive and embraces children's home languages.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to develop effective interactions with children, to help them extend children's learning to the highest level
- 2enhance further the availability of natural resources to provide more challenge and sensory interest for children.
Inspection #10202165 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the managers and staff.
They say that staff keep them updated with their children's progress, and their children are happy and enjoy coming to nursery.
Parents particularly appreciate the support they receive. They feel included and say that staff genuinely care about them and their children.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work closely with other professionals to prepare children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, for the next stage in learning. This includes successful support when children need extra help to develop, for example with their communication and language skills.
Outdoor space
Staff plan daily outings because the nursery does not have an outdoor space. Children know the routine and quickly get ready to go out to places like local parks. However, staff do not consistently provide children with opportunities to explore with all of their senses within the setting.
Google Reviews of Little Fellows Day Nursery
4.4
(21 Google reviews)
Ammar Altejani B Mohammed
7 months ago
The worst nursery I have ever dealt with is Little Fellows Day Nursery. The level of neglect is absolutely shocking. There is no real care for children’s safety, the hygiene is terrible, the staff are unprofessional, and the management completely ignores any complaints or concerns. There is zero sense of responsibility or respect for parents. Because of what I’ve witnessed, I’ve decided to take formal action and file complaints with: • Ofsted • The Local Council • The Police • NSPCC (child protection) • Citizens Advice and a legal representative. I strongly advise parents to avoid this nursery — it’s one of the worst places you could ever leave your child.
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Jeniffer Wollinger
a year ago
I’m really happy with Little Fellows, since day one Vania the manager was super great. They are kind and offer balanced meals everyday. After my daughter started Galya and Marina the lovely teacher’s have advised me to change her hours and we see improvement in her speaking/behaviour every day. She is always exited to go and It’s great that we have updates on an app which leaves us with a steady heart. Thanks for all the staff for the great job, we as a family recommend!
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LeraW W
a year ago
Our daughter has been attending Little Fellows for the last 1,5 years and we couldn’t recommend the nursery enough. Balanced meals, a wide range of activities, and most importantly, a very personable approach is what makes the nursery stand out for us. Every morning, our daughter is very excited to go to Little Fellows and that is a clear sign to us that we have chosen the right place for her.
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martins O
a year ago
Very wonderful nursery. I want to really appreciate every single person for their support. I am confident that my son is receiving the absolute best. Thank you everyone. I would recommend over and over again.
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Zhanna Turchynets
a year ago
This is a great nursery. Pleasant, always smiling young ladies work here who professionally perform their work. Our son runs to the nursery every morning with joy, and every day he comes home with new knowledge, drawings and most importantly - happy, and this is the most important thing for our children. We are sincerely grateful to each employee for his hard work.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022
Date: June 2021
- February 2022Good
- June 2021Inadequate
Frequently asked about Little Fellows Day Nursery
About the setting
Little Fellows Day Nursery registered in September 2020. It is located on the ground floor of a residential housing development in Cricklewood, London Borough of Barnet. There are six staff who hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. The manager and one staff have qualified teacher status.
- URN
- 2568538
- Registered person
- Little Fellows Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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