The Willcocks Nursery School

About this day nursery

The Willcocks Nursery School is a term-time only setting in London for children aged two to four. It is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:45am to 4:00pm, Tuesdays until 2:00pm, and Wednesdays until 12:15pm. At its inspection in April 2026, Ofsted rated the day nursery Outstanding. The inspector found that staff have a strong understanding of children's needs, and provide targeted support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children learning English as an additional language are supported with keywords from their home languages and Makaton signs.

Ofsted reported that children arrive happily, settle quickly, and form strong relationships with staff. They engage in a range of activities, developing practical skills and making steady progress in communication. The inspector also noted that leaders had not consistently followed safer recruitment procedures and that staff sometimes failed to support children in understanding behavioural expectations. Ofsted required the provider to improve its recruitment practices to ensure an open and positive culture around safeguarding.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are welcomed warmly by staff who know them well, settling quickly into familiar routines and forming strong, trusting relationships. They engage enthusiastically with a wide range of learning experiences, exploring mathematical concepts and practicing practical skills. Staff promote inclusion using strategies like Makaton, and children develop kindness and healthy habits.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a termly basis with separate rates for morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch club is offered as an optional add-on, with fees calculated per term depending on the number of days attended each week. Fees are payable in advance and reviewed annually.