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Nicoll Road Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
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4.5(15 Google reviews)
·Nicoll Road Nursery School, 40 Nicoll Road, LONDON, NW10 9AB · Brent
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Brent

About this day nursery

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.

Welcoming environmentEffective key-person systemAmbitious curriculumOutdoor play & natureStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, throughout the year

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nicoll Road Nursery School

Last inspected 24 April 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

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

  • Children demonstrate they are happy and settled and enjoy their time at the nursery.
  • Children 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.
  • Leaders ensure that the curriculum is ambitious and challenging for all children.
  • All children, including those who may be disadvantaged, make good progress in their overall development.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
  • Staff regularly observe and track children's progress and speak to parents about their children's interests at home, which enables staff to plan activities based on what children know and what they can do.
  • Children have lots of opportunities to develop their communication and language, including singing songs, listening to stories, and sharing conversations with friends and staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff's knowledge and understanding of providing children with time to think and problem-solve for themselves.
  • 2Consider routines during the day to promote children to make choices for themselves, particularly around mealtimes and snack times.
Inspection #10353092 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and appropriate strategies are put in place to support children.

Outdoor space

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.

Google Reviews of Nicoll Road Nursery School

4.5
(15 Google reviews)
Eleni Arzoglou
2 years ago

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

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Paula Tudek
2 years ago

My 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 !

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Jakob Mathiszig-Lee
2 years ago

I'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

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Waneta Louise
9 years ago

My 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!!!!

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sara musse
a year ago

The 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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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: May 2012

  • April 2025Good
  • April 2024Requires improvement
  • November 2023Inadequate
  • January 2018Good
  • May 2015Good
  • May 2012Outstanding

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