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Little Marvels Day Nursery (Hewens)

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Sunshine Centre (Hewens College), Hewens Road, HAYES, UB4 8JP · Hillingdon
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Hillingdon

About this day nursery

Little Marvels Nursery Services, established in 2016 and registered with Ofsted, is dedicated to providing early years care, learning, and development for young children in Hayes, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The nursery operates across three centres: The Sunshine Centre, The Rainbow Centre, and The Starburst Centre.

Committed to inclusivity, Little Marvels welcomes children and staff from diverse ethnic, religious, and gender backgrounds, as well as those with special needs. They implement an 'all-inclusive approach' to fees, covering meals such as breakfast, lunch, and tea, along with snacks.

The nursery caters to various dietary requirements, offering vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free options, and provides a weaning menu for babies. Parents are only required to supply waterproofs, nappies, wipes, and a change of clothes.

The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), delivered by qualified staff who focus on teaching, supporting, and promoting learning and development.

What it's like

Children are happy in this friendly nursery and share close bonds with the adults who care for them. Staff are attentive to children's individual needs. Children show they feel safe and secure.

All-inclusive feesEYFS curriculumCaters for dietary needsMultiple centres

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges flat rates for morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions. Fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, and drinks depending on the session attended. Funded hours also include all meals at no extra charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Morning sessions include breakfast, a fruit snack, and lunch with pudding.
  • Afternoon sessions include an afternoon fruit snack and tea.
  • Full day sessions include breakfast, fruit snacks, lunch with pudding, and tea.
  • Funded spaces include all meals for free.

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, all year round, excluding public holidays

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Marvels Day Nursery (Hewens)

Last inspected 2 September 2025

Safeguarding effective
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 are happy in this friendly nursery and share close bonds with the adults who care for them. Staff are attentive to children's individual needs. Children show they feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has made strong improvements since the last inspection and has addressed the previous actions.
  • Leaders are ambitious for all children. The improved curriculum supports children's development across all areas of learning.
  • Partnership with parents is effective.
  • Children's communication and language skills are supported well.
  • Staff encourage all children to try new experiences and explore. Children show an interest in the activities on offer.

Areas to develop

  • 1use everyday opportunities as they arise to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and promote good health
  • 2support staff to minimise noise levels in the rooms during planned activities to fully enable all children to hear what is being said and concentrate on their learning.
Inspection #10410479 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff are dedicated and reliable.

They comment that their children are happy, safe and developing well in the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide additional support if required, such as small-group work. This helps to quickly narrow any gaps in children's progress. Staff work with parents and other professionals on targeted plans to support children's learning, as the need arises.

Outdoor space

Children are physically active in the setting. They use wheeled toys in the garden and babies are encouraged to crawl and explore their environment, indoors and outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Little Marvels Day Nursery (Hewens)

3.0
(2)

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: July 2019

  • September 2025Good
  • May 2025Inadequate
  • July 2019Good

Frequently asked about Little Marvels Day Nursery (Hewens)

About the setting

Little Marvels Day Nursery (Hewens) registered in 2016 and operates within the grounds of the Helen's College campus in Hayes, Middlesex. It is open each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, excluding public holidays. The provider receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years. There are 12 childcare staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above.

URN
EY540677
Registered person
Little Marvels Nursery Services Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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