Food
Meals and snacks provided, seasonal and dietitian-certified, prepared by on-site chef. All dietary requirements catered for.
The Little School Daycare in Brentford (TW8 9JF)
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
90 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Hounslow
About this day nursery
The Little School Daycare, situated in Brentford, offers a warm and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years across two spacious buildings on Boston Park Road. The nursery prioritises the happiness, confidence, and development of each child, fostering a learning-through-play approach with both physical resources and emotional support.
A significant feature is the expansive garden areas for active outdoor play, encouraging imagination and fun. The nursery boasts an experienced team dedicated to creating enabling environments and activities that help children reach their full potential.
They emphasise strong parent partnerships, providing daily updates and photos of children's routines and activities. The curriculum supports children from their earliest stages through to 'school readiness,' incorporating sensory play for babies, creative exploration for toddlers, and structured learning for preschoolers, including maths and literacy.
The Little School Daycare is committed to providing a safe and secure setting with facilities like on-site parking, buggy storage, and CCTV. Healthy, dietitian-certified meals and snacks are prepared by an on-site chef, catering to all dietary needs.
The nursery also offers extracurricular activities such as Spanish through music, French, and sports, enriching the children's learning experience.
Our ethos
The Little School Daycare fosters a learning-through-play approach, prioritising happiness, confidence, and development. They are committed to creating enabling environments and strong parent partnerships to help children reach their full potential, with a curriculum that supports children from sensory play for babies to structured learning for preschoolers, aiming for school readiness.
What it's like
Children are safe and happy attending this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Staff work hard to make each day fun and engaging for children. Staff carefully plan learning opportunities in the indoor and outdoor environments, so children benefit from a wide range of fun and varied learning opportunities. Staff talk positively to children in warm and engaging tones and form strong relationships with them, supporting their emotional needs well.
Spacious garden areasExperienced practitionersStrong parent partnershipsDietitian-certified mealsExtracurricular activities
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 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.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Little School Daycare
Last inspected 13 November 2024 · Jenny Gordon
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 and happy attending this nurturing and stimulating nursery. Staff work hard to make each day fun and engaging for children. Staff carefully plan learning opportunities in the indoor and outdoor environments, so children benefit from a wide range of fun and varied learning opportunities. Staff talk positively to children in warm and engaging tones and form strong relationships with them, supporting their emotional needs well.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have made the necessary improvements since the last inspection and have implemented a well-considered programme of professional development for staff.
- Staff support children well to develop their communication and language skills, using rich vocabulary and reading stories.
- Children make good progress in their physical development, with staff planning many opportunities for skill development.
- Staff support children to develop independence skills, such as setting tables and self-serving meals.
- Children develop a strong sense of community and understanding of different religions and cultures through activities like learning about Diwali.
Areas to develop
- 1continue to improve the consistency of the strategies that staff use to support children to display positive behaviours.
Inspection #10371968 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress on their individual learning journey. Leaders work closely with parents and external professionals to set appropriate targets, and staff implement effective strategies to support children to achieve these targets.
Outdoor space
Staff carefully plan learning opportunities in the indoor and outdoor environments, so children benefit from a wide range of fun and varied learning opportunities. For example, children develop their communication skills, as well as their physical skills, as they enthusiastically act out the story of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'.
Parent Reviews of The Little School Daycare
5.0
(8)
Jeremy Weekes
7 years ago
They have had the same brilliant staff since we started sending our child there 3 years ago. Testament to a stable happy environment for the kids and employees at this nursery, I can highly recommend.
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geisy rod
5 years ago
My daughter went to this nursery for 4 years and she absolutely loved it. Very stable staff and plenty of activities for the children. I highly recommend this nursery.
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Foodboss_1
4 years ago
My son attended this nursery for 4 years it’s was outstanding very happy. Great teaching great atmosphere great location
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Dalila Fouchal
7 months ago
Beautiful nursery and amazing practitioners
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Melisa Rebelo
a month ago
Well maintained, very spacious and safe. The staff was very friendly. Something I can trust for my 2 year old.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024
Date: February 2012
- November 2024Good
- May 2024Requires improvement
- February 2020Outstanding
- March 2015Outstanding
- February 2012Good
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