# Dolce Casa Montessori

Dolce Casa Montessori is a full-day nursery at Wendell Park Primary School, Stronsa Road, London, W12 9LB, in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 19 children and takes children aged birth to 3 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolce-casa-montessori-2883884  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wendell Park Primary School, Stronsa Road, London, W12 9LB
- Ages: birth to 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 19
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07512 972484
- Website: https://www.dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2883884

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2883884). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883884)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883884)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883884)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1936788)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £200

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 3 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: Wendell Park Primary School, Stronsa Road, London, W12 9LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.503553,-0.248794

- Station: Stamford Brook, 0.6 miles
- Station: Turnham Green, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Acton Central, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wendell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bromyard Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stamford Brook Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Acton Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Land at Prebend Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 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 1 review (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names a Montessori, nature-based approach. It also lists SEND support and an inclusive setting.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/admissions)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/fees-2)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it has its own garden and daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/curriculum)

### Settling in

According to its website, settling in is a gentle, individual process that starts with short introductory sessions with a parent present, then moves to gradual separation. The nursery uses a key person system and offers settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/dolce-casa-terms-and-conditions)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/fees-2)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/fees-2)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/admissions)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/sessions-hours)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/admissions)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/admissions)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/location)

### Getting a place

The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. The registration fee is £200, and it accepts Tax-Free Childcare. Its website says applicants must book a visit, complete the Registration Form, and pay the registration fee plus any deposit or prepayment; the start date is confirmed once paperwork and payments are received.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Orchard House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Vanessa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| East Acton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Willow Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willow-tree-nursery-school-ey408190) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:30–15:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-ey448901) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-by-busy-bees-north-chiswick-ey464878) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Eve's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-eves-nursery-ey457997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Buttercups at Acton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-acton-ey428492) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Green Twigs Nursery, Montessori & Forest School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-twigs-nursery-montessori-and-forest-school-ltd-2754219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Dolce Casa Montessori's opening hours?

Dolce Casa Montessori opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Dolce Casa Montessori open all year?

Yes, Dolce Casa Montessori is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Dolce Casa Montessori take?

Dolce Casa Montessori takes children aged birth to 3 years.

### How many children can Dolce Casa Montessori take?

Dolce Casa Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Dolce Casa Montessori?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Dolce Casa Montessori.

### Does Dolce Casa Montessori accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Dolce Casa Montessori accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Dolce Casa Montessori?

Yes. Dolce Casa Montessori lists a registration fee of £200.

### What approach does Dolce Casa Montessori follow?

Dolce Casa Montessori's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Nature-based approach.

### Does Dolce Casa Montessori have outdoor space?

Dolce Casa Montessori lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Dolce Casa Montessori support children with SEND?

Dolce Casa Montessori lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Dolce Casa Montessori?

Stamford Brook is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dolce Casa Montessori?

You can call 07512 972484 and visit www.dolcecasamontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2883884)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.dolcecasamontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.dolcecasamontessori.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolce+Casa+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCSlI2yMPdkgRtKXPmPRP5GE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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