# Kerswell Kids

Kerswell Kids is a sessional pre-school at Kerswell Hall, 123a - 125 Wills Crescent, Hounslow, TW3 2JF, in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerswell-kids-ey336578  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Kerswell Hall, 123a - 125 Wills Crescent, Hounslow, TW3 2JF
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8755 3014
- Website: https://www.kerswellkids.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY336578

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 December 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/EY336578

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2006 (Reference EY336578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336578)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336578)
- 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/EY336578)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1680750)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Kerswell Hall, 123a - 125 Wills Crescent, Hounslow, TW3 2JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455715,-0.365066

- Station: Whitton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Hounslow, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Murray Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hounslow Heath Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Jubilee Meadow, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/b3c342_6f50fee0ffa741c897023861e7c858d8.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.kerswellnursery.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Suffah Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Heathfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Heathfield Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Grove Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blue Iris Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-iris-day-nursery-2618056) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindred Whitton Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-whitton-nursery-and-pre-school-ey425249) | Report card Mar 2026 | £113.50 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Merry Gold Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-gold-montessori-school-402938) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Milkshake Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/milkshake-montessori-school-ey541085) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Parkside Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-playgroup-116283) | Good |  | 08:45–15:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindred Twickenham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-twickenham-day-nursery-2666812) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Kerswell Kids offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Kerswell Kids offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Kerswell Kids take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Kerswell Kids offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Kerswell Kids's opening hours?

Kerswell Kids opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Kerswell Kids open all year?

No. Kerswell Kids is open term time only.

### What ages does Kerswell Kids take?

Kerswell Kids takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### What is Kerswell Kids's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kerswell Kids Good at its inspection on 10 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kerswell Kids take?

Kerswell Kids is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What approach does Kerswell Kids follow?

Kerswell Kids's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does Kerswell Kids have outdoor space?

Kerswell Kids lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Kerswell Kids support children with SEND?

Kerswell Kids lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Kerswell Kids?

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

### How do I contact Kerswell Kids?

You can call 020 8755 3014 and visit www.kerswellkids.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY336578)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kerswellkids.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.kerswellkids.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kerswell+Kids+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ8RlFmMgMdkgRYJhT6mfsTMU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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