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Little People of Fulham Palace

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(1 Google review) ·726-728 Fulham Road, Little People of Fulham Palace, London, SW6 5SF · Hammersmith and Fulham
Number of places
57 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2026
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham

About this day nursery

Little People of Fulham Palace is a childcare setting located at 726-728 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5SF, registered with Ofsted as a childcare on non-domestic premises provider. The day nursery consistently achieves a strong standard in all areas, including achievement, behaviour, children's welfare, curriculum, inclusion, and leadership.

The setting has successfully implemented a well-balanced curriculum that incorporates the Montessori approach alongside learning through play, ensuring a rich and stimulating environment for children aged 1 to 4. Staff at Little People of Fulham Palace are highly skilled in tailoring activities to individual needs, with a particular focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an additional language (EAL).

The day nursery excels in promoting children's independence, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Leaders maintain excellent relationships with parents and carers, actively involving them in their children's learning and development, creating a supportive community for all families.

Our ethos

Little People of Fulham Palace aims to foster children's independence, curiosity, and social skills by providing a rich curriculum that balances structured learning with creative play and exploration. They emphasise outdoor activities and connecting children with nature, alongside an inclusive approach that values all children and partners with families. The nursery is committed to nurturing individual potential for future success and well-being.

What it's like

Children settle very successfully at this very organised and well-resourced nursery. Parents, carers, and children receive a full welcome into the nursery, with lots of opportunities to spend time there. This helps parents to make more informed decisions about their children joining the nursery. Once children are ready to start, they benefit from a very gradual settling-in process that meets the individual needs of children particularly well.

Strong standard across all areasMontessori approachSkilled SEND supportExcellent parent relationshipsPromotes independence

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around funded hours, with parents paying for additional non-funded hours, meals, nappies, and extra-curricular activities. Fees vary depending on whether 15-hour or 30-hour funding is used and the number of attendance days per week.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Meals, nappies, and activities are charged as a daily rate for funded sessions.
  • Non-funded hours are charged at an hourly or weekly rate depending on the booking pattern.
  • Specific extra-curricular activity fees apply for children aged 3 to 5 years.
  • Additional sessions outside standard funded hours are billed on a monthly basis.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jul 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Little People of Fulham Palace

Last inspected 2 July 2026

What it's like to attend

Children settle very successfully at this very organised and well-resourced nursery. Parents, carers, and children receive a full welcome into the nursery, with lots of opportunities to spend time there. This helps parents to make more informed decisions about their children joining the nursery. Once children are ready to start, they benefit from a very gradual settling-in process that meets the individual needs of children particularly well.

Inspector highlights

  • All children, whatever their starting points, achieve very well in their learning and development.
  • Children are confident communicators who learn new words rapidly.
  • Children demonstrate excellent independence skills.
  • Staff manage children's behaviour very successfully.
  • Staff provide comprehensive ways for children to learn about emotions and how to handle them.
  • Staff prioritise children's safety.
  • Staff provide a thoughtful and well-balanced curriculum based on the Montessori approach, blended with children learning through play.
  • Staff carefully and skilfully adjust activities to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards.
  • 2They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff carefully and skilfully adjust activities to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Some staff have received specialist training in supporting children with SEND and this is used very effectively to provide care and learning. They meticulously gather information to determine if children need additional help and act promptly to provide support.

Outdoor space

Staff provide regular enriching outdoor learning sessions for babies where they use nature to promote their learning in highly successful ways, teaching them how to draw in soil using sticks and how soil changes to mud.

Google Reviews of Little People of Fulham Palace

5.0
(1 Google review)
Loredana terry
2 weeks ago

We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely passionate about supporting the children’s development. From day one, they made our child feel safe, happy, and welcomed, which gave us real peace of mind as parents. The environment is clean, stimulating, and full of fun learning activities that encourage creativity and confidence. Communication with parents is excellent, I could not thank enough the manger Catherine , Aarti and HEMALI for looking after my kid ! , team always goes above and beyond to keep us informed and involved. It’s clear that every child is treated with kindness, patience, and individual attention. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their child to learn and thrive.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

2 July 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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