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Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.6(33 Google reviews) ·294 Harrow Road, London, W2 5AU · Westminster
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Westminster

About this early years setting

Royal Oak Nursery and Pre-School, part of the extensive LEYF network, provides exceptional early years education and care for children from birth to five years old. Situated on Harrow Road, conveniently close to Royal Oak and Warwick Avenue tube stations, this bright and expansive nursery boasts a large outdoor play area.

The dedicated and experienced staff fosters an environment of curiosity and discovery, encouraging children to learn through diverse activities such as open-fire cooking, obstacle courses, science experiments, and messy arts. The nursery actively engages with the local community through trips to shops and nearby care homes.

All meals are freshly prepared on-site by a chef, adhering to LEYF's healthy menu. The nursery prides itself on its "Good" Ofsted rating, emphasising its commitment to quality care and educational experiences.

Parents consistently praise the staff's investment in their children's learning and development.

Our ethos

Royal Oak Nursery and Pre-School, part of the LEYF network, focuses on fostering an environment of curiosity and discovery. They encourage children to learn through diverse, hands-on activities including open-fire cooking, obstacle courses, science experiments, and messy arts, with a commitment to quality care and educational experiences, as reflected in their "Good" Ofsted rating.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and quickly engage in activities, which have been thoughtfully set up to excite and engage children. Staff take time to develop secure relationships with the children and their family, establishing their interests, likes, and dislikes to plan for individual needs. They are ambitious for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with a varied curriculum that promotes awe and curiosity.

Chef on siteOutdoor spaceSensory roomCommunity engagement

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

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Key facts

Food

All meals prepared on-site by a chef using LEYF’s healthy recipes.

Opening hours

08:00 - 18:00

Age range

Birth to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 3 March 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and quickly engage in activities, which have been thoughtfully set up to excite and engage children. Staff take time to develop secure relationships with the children and their family, establishing their interests, likes, and dislikes to plan for individual needs. They are ambitious for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with a varied curriculum that promotes awe and curiosity.

Inspector highlights

  • The new leadership team has ensured all children have positive learning experiences and oversees the curriculum for good progress.
  • Leaders value staff, with regular supervision to identify strengths, well-being, and areas for support.
  • Staff skilfully support children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to become confident communicators.
  • Staff bring stories to life using accents and sounds, engaging children who listen with intent and recall familiar parts.
  • Staff support children to build physical skills and learn about the world around them through activities like climbing, exploring a wormery, and outings to the local allotment.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the monitoring of practice to swiftly identify and address minor inconsistencies to improve the quality of the curriculum.
Inspection #10391655 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery and the staff.

They state that they receive regular communication and that their children are making good progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff are ambitious for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make progress.

Outdoor space

Outside, children build their gross motor skills through climbing and balancing on boards and tyres. They are encouraged to take risks as they jump from the apparatus to the mat. Babies use chunky chalks to make marks on the ground, creating lines and swirls as they make large movements with their arms.

Google Reviews of Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School

4.6
(33 Google reviews)
Soni Dobra
2 months ago

My son has been going to this nursery since November and I couldn’t recommend them more! My son has a very severe diary allergy and asthma and the staff at the nursery especially Elizabeth have been extremely supportive and looked after my son with such care and understanding. When he’s cold they make sure he’s wrapped up warm and they change him quickly if he gets wet, it’s the little things that some nurseries miss that show my son is in really good hands. I really appreciate all that the staff here do including the manager Shab who has been very helpful and accommodating to every situation! Just want to say a massive thank you to this nursery and I’m so pleased to have found you!

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M Saif
5 months ago

Sending our daughter to nursery was a very emotional decision for us, especially as she was born premature and we never planned to send her so early. We searched for a long time and struggled to find a place that truly felt right, until we found this nursery! From the very first visit, the nursery felt safe, warm, and welcoming, which gave us the reassurance we needed. Salma, her teacher, has been incredible and has looked after her with so much care and patience. We are also very grateful to Su and Iman in her class for their kindness, and to Shabnam at reception, who is always friendly, welcoming, and supportive. Our daughter settled in much better than we expected and looks genuinely happy and comfortable. Seeing her smile in the photos and updates gives us real peace of mind. We are truly thankful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery to any parent who feels anxious, just like we did.

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E -
6 months ago

I couldn't be happier with my choice. Royal Oak Nursery is a home from home for my daughter (and me!) I was really nervous about her going into nursery at 8 months old, but I had to go back to work and so searched for the most nurturing local environment I could find - and I found it! Everyone who works at the nursery is warm, knowledgeable, and supportive. The baby room is a hub of fun and love, with many opportunities for the babies to learn and play. They also have an enviable food menu, so I'm reassured she's getting a nutritious diet suitable for a growing child. My daughter adores her nursery and everyone in it, which makes me feel very validated in my choice. She has come on leaps and bounds with her speech, motor skills, social skills (and eating skills) since she started, which I credit largely to Royal Oak. The nursery is new, clean and well-secured. Any communication is transparent, and I love the weekly photo updates!

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Josh Lanyon
6 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with LEYF Harrow Road! The team are absolutely amazing — so caring, patient, and genuinely dedicated to the children. Our little boy loves going in every day, and it’s clear how much love and attention he receives from everyone there. The staff create such a nurturing and positive environment, and the communication with parents is always great. We’re so grateful to the whole team for everything they do — it really feels like a second home for our son. Highly recommend!

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Sarab Alhasan
6 months ago

I couldn’t be happier with LEYF Harrow Road! The team are absolutely amazing — so caring, patient, . my daughter loves going in every day, The staff create such a nurturing and positive environment, and the communication with parents is always great. We’re so grateful to the whole team for everything they do — the manager she is soo good . Highly recommend!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

3 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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Frequently asked about Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

Royal Oak Nursery & Pre-School registered in 2024. They are based in the London Borough of Westminster. They are open all year. There are 19 members of staff, of whom 16 have childcare qualifications. It offers the government funded places for childcare.

URN
2790659
Registered person
The London Early Years Foundation
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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