# A Perfect Start

A Perfect Start is a full-day nursery at St. James Church Centre, Stanley Avenue, WEMBLEY, HA0 4JB, in Alperton, Brent. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.1 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-perfect-start-ey423939  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. James Church Centre, Stanley Avenue, WEMBLEY, HA0 4JB
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 020 8902 6231
- Website: http://a-perfect-start.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY423939

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423939

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY423939). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423939)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423939)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423939)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/533460)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: St. James Church Centre, Stanley Avenue, WEMBLEY, HA0 4JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542904,-0.293988

- Station: Alperton, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wembley Central, 0.7 miles
- Station: Stonebridge Park, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: One Tree Hill Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heather Park Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Park: Abbey Estate Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Brent there are about 3.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Corner School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elsley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Barham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| West Twyford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Perivale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Dawn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-dawn-nursery-2773167) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bluebell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-nursery-137765) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-owls-nursery-ey466045) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [On Track Montessori Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/on-track-montessori-limited-ey555036) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Peapods Early Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peapods-early-learning-centre-2791746) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pramukh Kids Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pramukh-kids-montessori-2673611) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are A Perfect Start's opening hours?

A Perfect Start opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is A Perfect Start's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated A Perfect Start Good at its inspection on 5 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can A Perfect Start take?

A Perfect Start is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to A Perfect Start?

Alperton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact A Perfect Start?

You can call 020 8902 6231 and visit a-perfect-start.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423939)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=A+Perfect+Start+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJVSbi0SQSdkgRy02_DdO_kjM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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