Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, throughout most of the year
Little Leaf Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Hillingdon
About this day nursery
Little Leaf Nursery, located in West Drayton, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am until 6pm throughout most of the year, the nursery offers a consistent and engaging environment for children.
The latest Ofsted inspection, on 1st June 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' for overall effectiveness, highlighting the quality of education and strong leadership and management. Children at Little Leaf Nursery evidently enjoy their time, arriving with enthusiasm and settling quickly into play.
Staff are described as kind, caring, and responsive, fostering a secure and inclusive atmosphere where children feel comfortable to explore and learn. The nursery offers a broad curriculum that encourages curiosity and helps children develop a wide range of skills and knowledge, from creative activities like painting and imaginative role play to developing physical and mathematical skills.
Staff effectively monitor children's progress, providing additional support when needed, and work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure all children, including those with SEND, make good progress. The nursery also promotes a love of books from an early age, with babies confidently selecting books and older children enjoying story time and visits to a library bus.
While outdoor play in the nursery garden provides opportunities for physical development, the inspector noted that staff could improve the focus on children's learning in this area. Parents consistently praise the manager and staff for being caring and supportive, feeling well-informed about their child's progress and supported in continuing their child's learning at home.
What it's like
Children clearly enjoy their time at Little Leaf Nursery, arriving with enthusiasm and settling quickly. Staff are kind, caring, and responsive, ensuring children feel included and secure. Engaging activities spark curiosity, leading to positive attitudes and good concentration in learning.
Broad curriculumStrong parent partnershipSupportive staff teamDevelops independenceGood progress for allLove of books
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Leaf Nursery
Last inspected 1 June 2023 · Sarah Crawford
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 clearly enjoy their time at Little Leaf Nursery, arriving with enthusiasm and settling quickly. Staff are kind, caring, and responsive, ensuring children feel included and secure. Engaging activities spark curiosity, leading to positive attitudes and good concentration in learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children show that they thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. They arrive with big smiles and settle down quickly to play.
- The manager places a strong focus on creating a happy and enthusiastic staff team. Staff say they feel well supported and find training useful, to help build on their professional knowledge and skills.
- Children benefit from a broad curriculum, which equips them with a wide range of skills and knowledge.
- Staff monitor children's progress well and identify where they may need additional support.
- Children develop a love of books from an early age.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to further develop the curriculum for outdoor play, so that the teaching and learning experiences consistently focus on what they want children to learn
- 2help staff to support children's understanding of their feelings and the impact their behaviour has on others.
Inspection #10289374 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents describe the manager and staff as caring and supportive.
They feel well informed about their children's experiences at nursery.
Parents explain how the manager and staff help them to support their children's learning and development at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff monitor children's progress well and identify where they may need additional support. They work closely with parents and other professionals where needed, to close the gaps in children's learning. Therefore, all children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Staff also use a range of support strategies, to help children develop their language skills, including those with SEND.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy being outdoors in the nursery garden, making the most of opportunities to exercise and develop large-muscle movements like climbing and playing ball games. However, staff lack a clear focus for children's learning outdoors, limiting the potential benefits of this play.
Parent Reviews of Little Leaf Nursery
5.0
(7)
Go Bo
3 months ago
My 3‑year‑old son has been attending Little Leaf Nursery and I am really impressed with how well he is developing and growing in confidence. The staff are very caring, professional and always make him feel safe and happy when I drop him off in the morning. He is talking more and often surprises us at home with new things he has learned at nursery. I am very grateful to the whole team and look forward to seeing him develop even more new skills. I would highly recommend Little Leaf Nursery to other parents.
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Tirhas Berhe
10 months ago
Our journey with Little Leaf Nursery has been fantastic! My son started attending when he was just 1 year old, and now at 4, I couldn't be happier with his experience. The staff are truly amazing—dedicated, caring, and always eager to support each child’s development. They create a warm and nurturing environment that makes it easy for kids to learn and grow. The activities are engaging and age-appropriate, fostering creativity and social skills. I’ve seen my son blossom into a confident little boy thanks to the wonderful experiences he has had here. I highly recommend Little Leaf Nursery to anyone looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child!
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Pratheeka Pratap
11 months ago
This is an edited review — I had already shared a positive experience earlier, but honestly, the team at Little Leaf deserves even more recognition. Over the past years, we've seen such a remarkable transformation in our son. His speech, confidence, and social skills have all grown beautifully, and it’s clear that the environment and care provided here played a big role in that. A special thank you to Stan, Veronika, and Janet — your kindness, patience, and dedication have meant so much to us. And to the entire team of teachers, thank you for creating such a warm, nurturing, and engaging space for the children. We feel so lucky that Ayaansh got to be part of the Little Leaf family. Thank you once again for everything — you truly go above and beyond.
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Marta Adamczyk
2 years ago
The Little Leaf Nursery in West Drayton is the best choice! Staff members are amazing, very helpful and they know children needs. I absolutely recommend Janet and her Team!
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Chika Ifemeni
2 years ago
My daughter has spent nearly 2 years going to the nursery and has developed so much. Such lovely staff. Thanks Janet and team for your excellent work
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Inspection history
Date: August 2014
- June 2023Good
- November 2017Good
- August 2014Good
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