# Happy Hands Montessori Nursery

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery is a full-day nursery at South Hampstead Cricket Club, Milverton Road, London, NW6 7AR, in Willesden Green, Brent. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £85 to £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hands-montessori-nursery-ey468171  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: South Hampstead Cricket Club, Milverton Road, London, NW6 7AR
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8451 4477
- Website: http://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/happy-hands-montessori-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY468171

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 April 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/EY468171

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY468171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468171)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468171)
- 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/EY468171)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 8 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/930160)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-year-olds | £90 (£9 an hour) | £45 | £2,127 |
| 3 and over | £85 (£8.50 an hour) | £42.50 | £2,009 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £6.50 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/hhmn-fee-structure-for-2026-v2), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: South Hampstead Cricket Club, Milverton Road, London, NW6 7AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.543678,-0.220496

- Station: Willesden Green, 0.4 miles
- Station: Brondesbury Park, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kensal Rise, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chelmsford Square Tennis Courts & Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Brondesbury Park Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/brondesbury-park)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/hhmn-fee-structure-for-2026-v2)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/hhmn-fee-structure-for-2026-v2)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/hhmn-fee-structure-for-2026-v2)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/areas-we-serve)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue School |  | 4–18 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Malorees Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| North West London Jewish Day School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Manor School |  | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Al-Sadiq School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| College Green School and Services | Nursery | 3–4 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nuffy Bear Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nuffy-bear-day-nursery-ey404727) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Brondesbury Park Synagogue Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brondesbury-park-synagogue-nursery-2577095) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Club Sporters and Leisure](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/club-sporters-and-leisure-2863512) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Jelli Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelli-tots-nursery-ey274728) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-house-montessori-kensal-village-ltd-2817532) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-stars-day-nursery-ey369205) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Happy Hands Montessori Nursery cost?

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery publishes these fees: full day £90 for 2-year-olds, half day £45 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,127 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,701 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,276 for 2-year-olds, per month £850 for 2-year-olds, full day £85 for 3 and over, half day £42.50 for 3 and over, per month £2,009 for 3 and over, per month £1,607 for 3 and over, per month £1,205 for 3 and over and per month £804 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Happy Hands Montessori Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Happy Hands Montessori Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £6.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are Happy Hands Montessori Nursery's opening hours?

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Happy Hands Montessori Nursery take?

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Happy Hands Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Hands Montessori Nursery take?

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Happy Hands Montessori Nursery?

Meals are not included in the fees at Happy Hands Montessori Nursery.

### Who runs Happy Hands Montessori Nursery?

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery is run by Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Happy Hands Montessori Nursery follow?

Happy Hands Montessori Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Hands Montessori Nursery?

Willesden Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Hands Montessori Nursery?

You can call 020 8451 4477 and visit www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468171)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.happyhandsmontessorinursery.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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