# Crickets Montessori Nursery School

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crickets-montessori-nursery-school-ey435609  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 51a Chatsworth Road, LONDON, NW2 4BL
- Ages: 2½ years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8451 6186
- Website: http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY435609

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435609

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY435609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435609)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435609)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435609)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £25 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £500

Source: nursery website (http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/addinf.htm), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: 51a Chatsworth Road, LONDON, NW2 4BL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.546676,-0.209012

- Station: Kilburn, 0.2 miles, step-free access
- Station: Brondesbury, 0.3 miles
- Station: Brondesbury Park, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kilburn Grange Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Maygrove Peace Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mapesbury Dell, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Cavendish Play Area, 0.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/geninf.htm)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/geninf2.htm)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/addinf.htm)

### Care and routines

- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/files/registrationform.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/addinf.htm)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/geninf.htm)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/geninf.htm)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/geninf.htm)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/geninf.htm)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West London Jewish Day School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Mulberry House School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Malorees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Hampstead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Islamia Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Sadiq School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingsgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jelli Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelli-tots-nursery-ey274728) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – West Hampstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/les-petites-etoiles-bilingual-montessori-west-hampstead-2643697) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Pinocchio Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinocchio-nursery-ey342154) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Club Sporters and Leisure](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-sporters-and-leisure-2863512) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hopscotch Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-nursery-137807) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Wetherby House Montessori Kilburn Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-house-montessori-kilburn-ltd-2877976) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435609)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cricketsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.cricketsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Crickets+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJY__tJF0QdkgR4uWhdnAB8NI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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