Opening hours
8am to 6pm, throughout the year
Nicoll Road Nursery School is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting in London, NW10 9AB, that was registered in 1992. The day nursery operates year-round, from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and has an overall effectiveness rating of "Good" from its latest inspection on April 24, 2025.
The setting is committed to providing a welcoming and friendly environment where children can confidently explore and enjoy a range of exciting activities. Leaders and staff implement an effective key-person system, ensuring that children feel happy and settled, and have their individual routines known and supported.
The curriculum is ambitious, promoting good progress for all children, including those who may be disadvantaged, with a strong focus on developing physical skills and understanding the world around them through activities like planting, growing, and caring for rabbits and chickens. Staff also work closely with parents to support children's learning at home and engage children in creative and exciting experiences.
What it's like
Leaders and staff have created a welcoming and friendly environment. Children demonstrate they are happy and settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. They confidently explore the environment and make the most of the exciting activities staff plan for them. Children arrive with big smiles, and every child is greeted by their name. Staff have high expectations of all children, and children behave very well. Staff show respect and listen to what children say. They provide gentle reminders and explanations to help children learn about rules and boundaries.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
8am to 6pm, throughout the year
Term time / All Year
All_year
Registered with Ofsted
1992
Last inspected 24 April 2025
What it's like to attend
Leaders and staff have created a welcoming and friendly environment. Children demonstrate they are happy and settled and enjoy their time at the nursery. They confidently explore the environment and make the most of the exciting activities staff plan for them. Children arrive with big smiles, and every child is greeted by their name. Staff have high expectations of all children, and children behave very well. Staff show respect and listen to what children say. They provide gentle reminders and explanations to help children learn about rules and boundaries.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and appropriate strategies are put in place to support children.
Children make the most of playing indoors and outdoors, having fun as they go. They learn about nature through planting and growing activities and by caring for the nursery rabbits and chickens. This helps them to understand the world around them. Children develop their physical skills well. There are lots of opportunities for children to climb, throw beanbags and learn to balance.
My toddler and baby both attend Nicoll Road. They are very well taken care of by kind and attentive staff, who provide a safe, nurturing environment. My toddler has developed a love of Julia Donaldson books thanks to the nursery. He loves the Yoga sessions, speaking Spanish with the staff and playing in the nursery’s amazing garden with his friends. My baby is developing so quickly because of the attention and care she receives in the baby room. Her development is meticulously documented by the staff. Very grateful to all the staff that make Nicoll Road such a great place my children to grow up
Read on GoogleMy first child started in 2019, my second in 2022. If I have more children I’d love for them to attend only the best; Nicoll road nursery. The staff go out of their way to ensure children are happy. Staff retention is great… You see the same faces and can see they REALLY care for the children. Meals are cooked fresh. Yoga and Spanish lessons are a bonus. My children have been taught to share kindly, be polite ,use manners and be kind to others. The curriculum is clear and I know what they are learning at all times, staff are always inviting me to check on my child’s progress. Child’s folder is always filled with detailed observations on physical, social and emotional development. I honestly cannot fault it here. Well done to the staff for being my children’s favourite second home !
Read on GoogleI'm absolutely delighted my son goes to Nicoll road. The staff absolutely adore the children under their care and know them all as individuals. His development has been fantastic there with the staff coming up with a varied curriculum that means my son leaves nursery happy after a day playing with his friends but talking excitedly about what books they've read and new things they've learned. The nursery also gives the kids a delicious variety of food with themed menus in certain weeks that make me jealous! Outstanding
Read on GoogleMy son started the nursery just under a year ago and within 2-4weeks of him starting he made massive improvements in his speech and social skills with other children. The staff are very welcoming, always keep you updated and work with your child in every way either it be starting to potty train or teaching a child the basics of writing and recognition of colours and letters. I am really happy with the nursery and would/have recommend this nursery to other parents and friends. Also the Management is Fantastic!!!! 5/5 stars!!!!
Read on GoogleThe nursery was extremely unprofessional. My nearly 3-year-old daughter was over-analyzed during a visit that was meant for completing her registration. She was declined a spot just days before she was supposed to start, simply because she wasn't fully potty trained. This was after being in contact with the nursery for at least a month, and at no point were we told to bring her in before discussing her start date. The nursery manager's communication and reasoning for rejecting my daughter were disappointing and unprofessional. I would advise all parents to read the OFSTED report for this nursery before choosing it over others in the area. We initially considered this nursery due to its proximity to our parents' home, but in hindsight, it was a blessing that they rejected our application over potty training. We've now found another nursery in the area with much better reviews and a higher OFSTED rating.
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Date: May 2012
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