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Pre-School Of Excellence

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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5.0(14 Google reviews) ·Tabot Centre, 151 Granville Road, London, NW6 5AR · Brent
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Brent

About this early years setting

The Pre-School of Excellence, located in London, NW6 5AR, offers an enriching environment for children from birth to five years old. The nursery aims to foster each child's unique potential, guiding them to become independent and confident learners through a nurturing approach.

They are committed to transparency, ensuring no hidden fees in their pricing structure. Meals and snacks are typically included for paid places, with provisions for funded places to contribute or bring packed lunches.

While nappies, wipes, and creams need to be supplied by parents, the pre-school prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere and a focus on the well-being of every child during the crucial settling-in period. They operate for approximately 50 weeks annually, allowing for short closures for training and cleaning.

The Pre-School of Excellence is dedicated to delivering a high standard of early years education, as evidenced by their "Good in all areas" Ofsted rating in 2025.

What it's like

Children are safe, happy and secure in this nurturing environment. They love coming to nursery and are greeted warmly. Staff engage children quickly and support their learning and guide their play with questioning, praise and encouragement.

No hidden feesOfsted rated good in all areasCaters to children from birth to 5 years

Pricing & funding

Paid places include all meals and snacks, while funded places require a contribution towards these or a parent-provided packed lunch. Nappies, wipes, and creams must be provided by parents. Fees are payable in advance, and no refunds are given for sickness or holidays.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are due in advance of attendance.
  • No refunds are issued for sickness, illness, or holidays.
  • Swapping of booked days is not permitted due to staffing ratios.
  • Paid places include meals, while funded places require a meal contribution or packed lunch.
  • Nappies, wipes, and creams must be provided by parents.
  • School trips outside the local area may incur additional charges.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pre-School Of Excellence

Last inspected 5 March 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 safe, happy and secure in this nurturing environment. They love coming to nursery and are greeted warmly. Staff engage children quickly and support their learning and guide their play with questioning, praise and encouragement.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and enjoy exploring the outdoor area.
  • The routine is embedded and children always know what is coming next.
  • Staff encourage children to lead healthy lifestyles and have a good understanding of oral hygiene.
  • Children have well-developed listening and attention skills and feel valued.
  • Leaders and managers are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and plan an ambitious curriculum.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to improve staff's skills and knowledge so they can monitor and support children's learning more effectively and ensure the experiences and the environment provide even further opportunities to extend ideas and learning through play.
Inspection #10376339 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of this nursery and are happy with the communication and updates they receive.

They know what progress their children have made and are so pleased with how well they have settled.

They know how to support them at home and enjoy borrowing books and talking about the pictures that are sent home to encourage speech and language.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify where children may be falling behind and need additional support. They work closely with outside agencies, put targets and plans in place and adapt the routine.

Outdoor space

Children demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and enjoy exploring the outdoor area. They climb the steps on the slide with confidence and laugh and smile as they swing on the roundabout. They use their own ideas to fill bowls and jugs with water from the tap, and explore how the water flows, splashes and drips.

Google Reviews of Pre-School Of Excellence

5.0
(14 Google reviews)
jennifer Mair
3 months ago

I’ve had three kids so this wasn’t my first time looking for a nursery. This nursery is genuinely amazing. My youngest is autistic and non-verbal, and even though this is a regular nursery, the care has been better than anything we’ve had before. The staff really get to know the kids and many of them are parents themselves which truly makes it feel like extended family. This place is rare, and I’m so grateful we found it. We’ve been here for quite some time now and I’ve no idea why it’s taken me this long to review! If you are on the fence about leaving your baby.. this is the place you need in your life.

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Chloe S
6 months ago

A little haven for little ones in this big city. Julie is such a caring and enthusiastic teacher, she is a visionary and has a great nursery team to support and help the children learn and grow through play. The recent art exhibition event held for Black Histroy month just before the half-term was excellent and insightful. It was so lovely to see so many different people from all different cultures, backgrounds and ages enjoying the food and creative activities, resources and books on display. A real community feel, home away from home.

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Kim Render
6 months ago

My son has recently started at POE at the age of 2 after leaving his old nursery and the difference I see in him now is amazing. To begin with I was nervous but the management and staff team really took the time to settle him and reassure me as a parent. He comes home and tells the whole house all of his friends names and what he’s done. At the weekend he wakes up asking to go to nursery and also asks to see the staff. He’s only been there a few months and already I’ve attended two events ran by the nursery, they celebrated Black history month, birthdays and we’ve been informed of upcoming events such as Christmas markets. The staff team are always updating me with pictures, observations and any updates from their app and who doesn’t like getting a notification on their phone to open it and see their baby enjoying his day at nursery. He has also developed so much in such a short space of time with his speech, numbers, colours and alphabet and I look forward to seeing what else he gets up to. I’m so happy we found POE and would like to say a massive thank you to the whole team.! ❤️

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Mason enig-bloom
3 months ago

I really didn’t want to leave my son at nursery but we instantly fell in love with the team. Each one of them are full of energy and amazing with my son! Will be sad when school comes around!

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Kandaka Moore
a year ago

My daughter joined the Pre-school of Excellence last year at the beginning of the academic year. Since joining she has thrived in all areas and continues to excel. I was really nervous about sending my 2 year old to nursery for the first time, but when I went to visit back in the summer I was sold right away. The staff are so wonderful and truly have your child's best interests at heart (and us as parents). I have no doubt that she has the best time. Whenever I pick up my daughter she never fails to leave with a smile on her face. Thank you Pre-school of Excellence family : ) (Massive thank you Julie!) P.s. I wish Pre-school of Excellence had a primary and secondary school hehe. Xx

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 March 2025

Good

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

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