Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm
St Nicholas Nursery in London
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
Number of places
31 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Brent
About this day nursery
St. Nicholas Nursery, located in Kingsbury, London, prides itself on being an outstanding early childhood education provider for children aged 3 months to 5 years. They hold an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating from September 2022 and are highly recommended by current parents.
The day nursery emphasises a dedicated approach to meeting the needs of both children and their families, operating within the national Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Their goal is to offer a secure, nurturing, and affectionate environment where children can steadily advance through developmental stages, preparing them for the transition to school.
St. Nicholas Nursery focuses on educating the 'whole child' through a diverse and robust curriculum. They foster a dynamic and inclusive environment that celebrates varied cultural heritages among staff and students.
The day nursery encourages prospective families to visit, offering personalised tours, termly open events, and Stay & Play sessions to experience their facilities and educational approach firsthand. They also maintain an active presence on Instagram, sharing daily glimpses into their engaging activities and learning experiences.
Our ethos
At St. Nicholas Nursery, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of the children in our care, as well as their families. To ensure we provide the very best service, we strive to achieve the goals set by the national Early Years Foundation Stage; to provide a safe, warm, loving and caring environment where your child can progress steadily through the various stages of development and be ready for their next stage in life – school. We believe in educating the whole child and preparing them for their next steps in education through a varied and robust curriculum.
What it's like
Children settle extremely well at the nursery and are confident learners. They learn many skills that give them an exceptional start to their education. All staff are nurturing, and have an excellent understanding of what their key children know and need to learn next.
Outstanding Ofsted ratingEYFS curriculumInclusivity and diversityPersonalised toursParent-recommended
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St Nicholas Nursery
Last inspected 23 September 2022
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children settle extremely well at the nursery and are confident learners. They learn many skills that give them an exceptional start to their education. All staff are nurturing, and have an excellent understanding of what their key children know and need to learn next.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have high expectations as to what they want the children to know and do.
- Staff use carefully guided approaches to introduce new vocabulary to the children through stories, rhymes and modelling new language.
- Children develop a love of reading through regular opportunities to listen to stories and rhymes.
- Staff continually teach children important social skills, such as sharing and turn taking.
- Staff carefully consider the curriculum for physical development, so that children make excellent progress.
Inspection #10236994 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak incredibly highly of the setting.
They compliment the warm and caring nature of the staff.
They are pleased with the regular sharing of information about their child's progress and how the setting provides extensive support to extend the children's learning at home.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary. Staff are skilled at identifying children's specific needs early and work with the local authority and advisory teachers to implement support strategies, such as teaching communication using actions alongside visual aids. Leaders carefully consider staffing to ensure the right support is provided.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Google Reviews of St Nicholas Nursery
3.9
(13 Google reviews)
Hanadi El Hadi
a year ago
I just wanted to share how happy we are with the nursery. lt’s such a lovely, caring environment, and we can really see how much effort the staff puts into making the children feel safe and happy. The teachers are amazing and clearly very experienced. My son is always excited to go to nursery, and he absolutely loves Miss Valerie . We truly appreciate all the love, patience, and kindness you give every day.
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Ray Gold
5 months ago
It might have outstanding but that was couple years ago , this nursery is slowly going down hill with staff changes happening regularly. My daughter was going here but realised she was not developing in all aspects . The staff and management give false hope , they said she would learn mandarin but not true , they provide wrong information . Also Stephanie appears like she is not interested in her job and heard other parents complaining about her too and finally she left her job !the Eastern European lady is lovely and helpful . They do not have enough qualified staff to cope with the number of children to aid their development.it’s more of a nanny centre than a learning environment .also the staff all have broken English ! They don’t post daily updates or pictures as they say when signing up
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Pooja Jadav
a year ago
Lovely nursery! My 9 months old daughter just started 3 weeks ago. The staff seems very friendly. Miss Kiyana, Miss Stephanie are extremely good and professional at their Job. Special thanks to Miss Lolita, I am sure my daughter thinks of her as her grandmother! She is learning lots in this nursery. Special thanks to Miss Anjie who has given us ample support as new parents and given us assurance that we have chosen the right nursery for our daughter! Can’t thank everyone enough in the team! Xxx
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T F
a year ago
I cannot express enough how amazing this nursery is. My son started at just 12 months old and settled in incredibly well, which I attribute to the nurturing and welcoming environment provided by the staff. The teachers are truly exceptional and have a genuine passion for what they do. Ms. Amporn, Ms. Kiyana, and Ms. Lolita deserve a special shout-out for their outstanding dedication and kindness. They have been brilliant with my son, always attentive to his needs and ensuring he feels happy and secure. My son absolutely loves it there, and I have seen tremendous growth in his development and social skills since he started. The nursery offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that keep him engaged and excited to learn. The weekly updates with photos of what my son gets up to are a wonderful touch, allowing me to share in his experiences and see his progress. I highly recommend St. Nicholas to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for their child. The peace of mind knowing my son is in such capable and caring hands is priceless. Thank you to all the staff for making his experience so wonderful!
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Pauline
7 years ago
Sent my little one to this school for an experience day and it was the best idea as she was very withdrawn until she eventually joined in the activities. Every step of the way until she started, we had support. On her first day she literally ran in!!! I think she will be very happy here. Highly recommended.
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
23 September 2022
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
St Nicholas Nursery registered in 2014 and operates in the London Borough of Brent. The setting is open from 8am until 6pm, every weekday, for 51 weeks a year. The nursery receives funding for children aged three and four years for 38 weeks a year. There are seven staff, six of whom hold qualifications at levels 2 and 3, and one is an apprentice.
- URN
- EY483622
- Registered person
- Inspired Learning Group (UK) Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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