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[London](/search?region=London) 6. · 7. The Little Tugboat Day Nursery # The Little Tugboat Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 3 Finlay Street, London, SW6 6HE · Hammersmith and Fulham Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Hammersmith and Fulham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Little Tugboat Day Nursery, situated in a charming Victorian house in Fulham, London, is an independent family-run nursery catering to 37 children daily, ranging from 3 months to 5 years old. The day nursery is dedicated to providing a loving and stimulating home-from-home atmosphere where each child's individuality is celebrated. The experienced team, referred to as the "Crew," delivers a diverse curriculum rich in activities designed to foster confidence, creativity, and independence during the crucial early years. A key focus is on "LEARN WELL," which includes a variety of teaching methods and classes like Spanish, Sports, and Sign & Rhyme. The nursery emphasises health and well-being by preparing all meals from scratch with high-quality, locally sourced, and organic ingredients, and by striving for a non-toxic environment. They offer full-day sessions and require a minimum two-day attendance, with places needing to align with either a Monday or Friday. Our ethos The Little Tugboat Day Nursery aims to create a loving, stimulating, home-from-home environment that celebrates each child's individuality. Their "Crew" fosters confidence, creativity, and independence through a diverse curriculum including Spanish, Sports, and Sign & Rhyme, all under the "LEARN WELL" initiative. They also prioritise health and well-being with scratch-made, organic meals and a non-toxic setting. What it's like Children are happy in this community-focused, nurturing environment. Staff quickly form strong bonds with children and their parents, using effective strategies to help children feel safe and secure. Staff adopt a 'child-centred' approach to implementing the curriculum and confidently discuss children's next steps, working closely with parents to offer support for home learning. Family-run Organic meals Enriched curriculum Victorian house setting ## Pricing & funding Monthly fees are structured around the number of days attended per week and age-related government funding packages. Fees include all meals, consumables, extra activities, and extended opening hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Fees are due by the 1st of each month, with late charges applied after 5 working days. - • Fees include an Additional Services Package covering extended hours, meals, activities, and consumables. - • A 10% sibling discount is available for full-time attendance, calculated from the lowest fee rate. - • Tax-Free Childcare is accepted. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Little Tugboat Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10265303 Lead inspector Penny Harman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210677)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489210) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littletugboatnursery.co.uk/) 3 Finlay Street, London, SW6 6HE ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-little-tugboat-day-nursery-ltd-sw6-6he-ey489210) ## Key facts Food 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, tea), 1 snack and organic milk, prepared by the Nursery Chef using organic meat, milk and yoghurt Opening hours 8am - 6:30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types full day Registered with Ofsted 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Little Tugboat Day Nursery Last inspected 8 February 2023 · Penny Harman 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 happy in this community-focused, nurturing environment. Staff quickly form strong bonds with children and their parents, using effective strategies to help children feel safe and secure. Staff adopt a 'child-centred' approach to implementing the curriculum and confidently discuss children's next steps, working closely with parents to offer support for home learning. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy using their senses to learn about the world around them. - Children enjoy the designated reading areas throughout the nursery to independently self-select books. - Staff model their expectations for children's behaviour well. - Leaders are passionate about the development of staff, offering regular coaching and mentoring opportunities. - Children learn the importance of healthy eating as part of a healthy lifestyle. Areas to develop - 1 further support staff with planning and target setting to ensure consistency in maintaining high expectations for younger children. Inspection #10265303 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50210677) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The inspector spoke to a range of staff and the leadership team about how the setting meets the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Older children are given strategies to develop their independence in getting ready for outdoor play. EAL / language support Leaders and managers work alongside external agencies to ensure that all children make expected progress, including children with English as an additional language (EAL). The inspector spoke to a range of staff and the leadership team about how the setting meets the needs of all learners, including those with EAL. ## Google Reviews of The Little Tugboat Day Nursery 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWa1Vxn874KvX3cG7ASFv3kMEnPp-PzFpAKWVpjGRZ2hYoRgWVxBg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sarah Willows 7 years ago My daughter loves tug boats and so do her parents! A lovely family atmosphere. My daughter has made lots of friends and learnt to share [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnaTh2YWJREAE!2m1!1s0x48760fa12d19b979:0x8f6b29f185b750e1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVtIs4Cdk6KAtNJ3TlK0nZudVaRfElrM3FPYEgsM15Q5v51z-3X=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Bimeny Ponsiano 8 years ago This is an outstanding nursery, with a homely feel to it. It's the best nursery to me by a mile. 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