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Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore)

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.6(36 parent reviews) ·69 Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4AU · Harrow
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2026
Local authority
Harrow

About this day nursery

Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd, registered in 2022, is an all-year childcare setting in the London Borough of Harrow, conveniently located in Stanmore. Operating from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, it offers care for children aged 0-4 years.

The nursery provides a welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe and secure, fostering positive relationships with both adults and peers. While children enjoy exploring the environment and engaging in physical activities such as climbing on indoor and outdoor apparatus, the nursery is actively working to improve the consistency of its curriculum implementation, especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Leaders are reflective and committed to raising standards, with 14 staff members, including the manager, holding childcare qualifications ranging from level 2 to 5. The nursery offers government-funded childcare and actively communicates with parents through an online platform, who praise the friendly and welcoming staff.

Our ethos

Twisty Tails Nursery in Stanmore is dedicated to implementing the Montessori philosophy, fostering a love for learning, independence, and creativity. They tailor the curriculum to individual needs in a stimulating environment, prioritising strong relationships and collaboration with parents.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at this nursery. Staff are caring and provide a calm and reassuring approach, helping children to feel safe and secure. Staff assist children in building positive relationships with adults and peers, and children benefit from focused group activities with some positive learning experiences, such as learning about brushing their teeth.

Caring staffCalm approachPhysical activityReflective leadershipParent communication

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Apr 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore)

Last inspected 13 April 2026

Safeguarding effective

Actions the provider must take

  • Support staff to implement the curriculum through carefully planned activities and experiences for children so they make the progress they are capable of by 29/07/2025.
  • Improve the quality of interactions and activities on offer to ensure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those with SEND, have access to good-quality learning opportunities that focus precisely on what they need to learn next by 29/07/2025.
  • Support staff to consistently implement the nursery's hygiene procedure in relation to handwashing, to prevent the spread of infections by 29/07/2025.

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy their time at this nursery. Staff are caring and provide a calm and reassuring approach, helping children to feel safe and secure. Staff assist children in building positive relationships with adults and peers, and children benefit from focused group activities with some positive learning experiences, such as learning about brushing their teeth.

Inspector highlights

  • Children enjoy the time they spend at this nursery.
  • Staff are caring and provide a calm and reassuring approach for children and nurture their well-being.
  • Children benefit from nutritious meals and snacks and have access to fresh water throughout the day.
  • Leaders are very reflective on their leadership and the systems for monitoring staff's practice.
  • Staff say that they enjoy working at the nursery and their well-being is supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders do not ensure that staff fully understand the learning intentions for all children, leading to inconsistent curriculum implementation and children not making the progress they are capable of.
  • 2Not all staff consistently implement the focus on children's communication and language, failing to consistently introduce key words and expose children to high-quality interactions.
  • 3The support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds is variable, with inconsistent sharing of children's next steps and targets among staff, and staff sometimes leaving children to explore independently without meaningful engagement. Additionally, staff do not regularly use communication aids for children with SEND.
  • 4Hygiene practices, particularly handwashing, are not always robust, which could prevent children from learning about its importance and potentially spread infection and contamination.
Inspection #10388699 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not consistently benefit from a well-planned and successfully implemented curriculum, and staff do not regularly use communication aids to help children communicate their needs and wants.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being outdoors. Staff provide opportunities for children to be physically active, helping them develop balance, coordination, and climbing skills on apparatus.

Parent Reviews of Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore)

4.6
(36)
A K
6 months ago

I’ve been meaning to write this review for a while. Leaving Twisty Tails Nursery was one of the best decisions we ever made for our child. From our experience, he was unhappy there and did not feel supported by the staff. Even now, when we drive past the nursery, he still talks about how unkind some of the staff were and how much he disliked being there. Since moving him to a new school, he has settled in immediately, loves his teachers, and has learned so much more than he ever did at Twisty. In comparison, our time at Twisty Tails Nursery was stressful for both us and our child, and we felt his needs were not fully met. Based on our experience, we do not recommend sending your child to this nursery. We hope others can make a more informed choice for their children.

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shama shan
2 months ago

"Twisty Tails Nursery is the best place for children to grow up! The team is kind-hearted and talented, and the managers are lovely 😊. My child joined just two months ago and is really improving in behaviour, speech, and overall development. I'm so happy to continue with the nursery, and my child has settled in quickly and loves it here. Thank you so much, Twisty Tails Nursery Stanmore!"

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Bhavin Patel
9 months ago

My son has been attending Twisty Tails for 2 months and we’ve noticed a significant improvement in his personal development. He’s more confident, comfortable around people and loves spending time at the nursery. Bijal and the Team are an absolute delight to deal with and always welcome my son with open arms.

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Mariya
10 months ago

Twisty tails has been amazing at helping my 2.5yr old settle in as she struggled being away from me. They helped me persevere and understand how to handle the settling in period. My daughter has started enjoying her time at nursery now and is learning lots of new things. The staff have been available to answer any worries I may have and have taken the time to sit down to go through her progress. I have also seen how clean the nursery is, which was a huge factor for me.

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DV
a year ago

Twisty Tails Nursery has been absolutely wonderful for our little one, who started about seven weeks ago. The app they use has been a game-changer, providing us with peace of mind and allowing us to plan our evenings effectively when our little one returns home. Bijal has been incredibly helpful with any questions we've had, always responding with genuine honesty and making sure we feel supported. We never feel like any inquiry is too much, and it's clear that she is dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing environment for the children, parents, and staff alike. The staff have also been amazing with our baby, and it's heartwarming to see the strong attachment she has developed with them already. It's clear they truly care about the children in their care. The nursery offers everything you could need to feel comfortable, which is so important when entrusting someone with your child's well-being. We feel completely at ease knowing our little one is in such capable, loving hands.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2025

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • May 2025Requires improvement
  • April 2025Requires improvement

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