# Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool is a full-day nursery at National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, TEDDINGTON, TW11 0LW, in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 80 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £107.10 to £116.76 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bushy-tails-day-nursery-and-preschool-2549342  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, TEDDINGTON, TW11 0LW
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 80
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8943 6300
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/bushy-tails/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: 2549342

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 August 2022, 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/16/2549342

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2019 (Reference 2549342). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549342)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549342)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549342)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1574978)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £116.76 (£11.12 an hour) | £1,196.10 |
| 2-year-olds | £116.76 (£11.12 an hour) | £1,196.10 |
| 3 and over | £107.10 (£10.20 an hour) | £1,094.82 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Bushy%20Tails%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419972), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:15
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, TEDDINGTON, TW11 0LW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.422782,-0.340254

- Station: Teddington, 0.4 miles
- Station: Fulwell, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bushy Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Church Road Play Area, 0.4 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach and names music classes and cooking activities.

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site and breakfast is provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Bushy%20Tails%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419972)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Bushy%20Tails%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419972)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Bushy%20Tails%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419972)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Bushy%20Tails%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419972)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/parent-info/2026_April/April_2026_LEYF_Bushy%20Tails%20Nursery%20%26%20Pre-School_PARENT_Final_1.pdf?_t=1771419972)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2022 inspection rated safeguarding as effective.

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/bushy-tails)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book a visit, then accept a place offer. A £100 non-refundable registration fee and a deposit of 50% of the monthly fee are payable on acceptance, but the registration fee is waived if the offer is accepted within 7 days of the first visit. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Collis Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Newland House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stanley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Seva Education Twickenham |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hampton Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hampton Court House |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treetops Teddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-teddington-ey404025) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Teddington Cedar Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-teddington-cedar-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey288734) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Mary's and St Peter's Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-and-st-peters-pre-school-509695) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Fennies Teddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-teddington-2676747) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Buttercups at Teddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-teddington-ey463904) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Kindred Teddington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-teddington-ey431959) | Good | £118.50 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool cost?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool publishes these fees: full day £116.76 for under 2s, per month £1,196.10 for under 2s, per month £1,128.40 for under 2s, per month £902.72 for under 2s, per month £1,354.08 for under 2s, per month £1,913.77 for under 2s, per month £2,076.26 for under 2s, full day £116.76 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,196.10 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,128.40 for 2-year-olds, per month £902.72 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,354.08 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,913.77 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,076.26 for 2-year-olds, full day £107.10 for 3 and over, per month £1,094.82 for 3 and over, per month £1,032.85 for 3 and over, per month £826.28 for 3 and over, per month £1,239.42 for 3 and over, per month £1,751.71 for 3 and over and per month £1,900.44 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool's opening hours?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool take?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool Good at its inspection on 3 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool take?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool?

Yes. Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What approach does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool follow?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.

### Does Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool have outdoor space?

Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Bushy Tails Day Nursery And Preschool?

You can call 020 8943 6300 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549342)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/bushy-tails/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Bushy+Tails+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJs4nzyGQLdkgRIIDOlmJ7S0A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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