Full-day nursery in Brondesbury, Brent
Crickets Montessori Nursery School
51a Chatsworth Road, LONDON, NW2 4BL · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
Fees
| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £25 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £50
- Deposit
- £500
Funded hours: 15 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–16:30
- Ages
- 2½ years to 5 years
- Sessions
- Half day
Getting there
51a Chatsworth Road, LONDON, NW2 4BL · More nurseries in NW2
Stations
- KilburnStep-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Brondesbury8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Brondesbury Park9 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Christchurch, Brondesbury Station and Deerhurst Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Kilburn Grange Park10 min walk
- Maygrove Peace Park11 min walk
- Mapesbury Dell11 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Cavendish Play Area playground6 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Crickets Montessori Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 51a Chatsworth Road, LONDON, NW2 4BL, in Brondesbury, Brent. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Food
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crickets Montessori Nursery SchoolThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–16:30 | 30 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Jelli Tots NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 18 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – West HampsteadFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–4 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Pinocchio NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Club Sporters and LeisureSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Hopscotch NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Wetherby House Montessori Kilburn LtdFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- North West London Jewish Day School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected November 2022 0.2 miles
- The Mulberry House School ages 2–7has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Christ Church CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.4 miles
- Malorees Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.4 miles
- West Hampstead Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.5 miles
- Islamia Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.5 miles
- Al-Sadiq School ages 3–16has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Kingsgate Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Crickets Montessori Nursery School cost?
Crickets Montessori Nursery School publishes these fees: half day £25 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Crickets Montessori Nursery School offer 15 funded hours?
Yes. Crickets Montessori Nursery School offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Crickets Montessori Nursery School's opening hours?
Crickets Montessori Nursery School opens 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Crickets Montessori Nursery School take?
Crickets Montessori Nursery School takes children aged 2½ years to 5 years.
What is Crickets Montessori Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Crickets Montessori Nursery School was inspected on 6 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Crickets Montessori Nursery School take?
Crickets Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Crickets Montessori Nursery School?
Meals are not included in the fees at Crickets Montessori Nursery School.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Crickets Montessori Nursery School?
Yes. Crickets Montessori Nursery School lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £500.
What approach does Crickets Montessori Nursery School follow?
Crickets Montessori Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.
What is the nearest station to Crickets Montessori Nursery School?
Kilburn is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Crickets Montessori Nursery School?
You can call 020 8451 6186 and visit www.cricketsnursery.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Brent
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cricketsnursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY435609 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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