Full-day nursery in Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham
Ladybird Nursery
277 Goldhawk Road, LONDON, W12 8EU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2020Reference 2613057Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 13 March 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places45 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 9 October 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £95£9.50 an hour | £57 | £445 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £25
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
277 Goldhawk Road, LONDON, W12 8EU · More nurseries in W12
Stations
- Stamford Brook10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Ravenscourt Park10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Goldhawk Road15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Askew Road, Kelmscott Gardens and Goldhawk Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Ravenscourt Park1 min walk
- Starch Green1 min walk
- Stamford Brook Common7 min walk
- Cathnor Park7 min walk
- Wendell Park9 min walk
- North Playground1 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Ladybird Nursery is a full-day nursery at 277 Goldhawk Road, LONDON, W12 8EU, in Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £95 to £98 (nursery website, November 2026). 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 4.7 from 10 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
At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and for quality of education. Its website says it offers music classes, language classes, cooking activities and STEM activities.
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. Its website says the nursery uses CCTV.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, its website says parents should download, print, sign and date the enrolment form, then return it by registered post or in person at the nursery. A £25 registration fee applies, and a deposit is due when the place is accepted. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 4 weeks' notice to leave. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybird NurseryThis nursery | Good | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Jack in the Box Montessori School LimitedFull-day nursery | Outstanding | £82 | 08:30–15:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Bright Horizons Goldhawk Road Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Alexandra Montessori HammersmithFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Ravenscourt Park MontessoriSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–15:15 | from 2 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Stepping Stones Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Tara House Montessori Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–16:15 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Hammersmith9
- All nurseries in Hammersmith and Fulham74
- All nurseries in W1213
- Nurseries near Stamford Brook station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- John Betts Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.3 miles
- Good Shepherd RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.3 miles
- Vanessa Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- Brackenbury Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected December 2022 0.3 miles
- Greenside Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2023 0.3 miles
- Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School ages 4–11 0.4 miles
- Wendell Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.5 miles
- Earl's Court Free School Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected January 2024 0.5 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 Ladybird Nursery cost?
Ladybird Nursery publishes these fees: full day £95 for all ages, full day £98 for all ages, half day £57 for all ages, half day £60 for all ages, per week £445 for all ages, per week £190 for all ages, per week £275 for all ages and per week £360 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Ladybird Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Ladybird Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Ladybird Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Ladybird Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Ladybird Nursery's opening hours?
Ladybird Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Ladybird Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Ladybird Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Ladybird Nursery take?
Ladybird Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladybird Nursery?
Yes. Ladybird Nursery lists a registration fee of £25.
Does Ladybird Nursery have outdoor space?
Ladybird Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Ladybird Nursery?
Stamford Brook is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Ladybird Nursery?
You can call 020 8741 3399 and visit www.ladybirddaynurseries.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Hammersmith and FulhamFees by age in Hammersmith and Fulham
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ladybirddaynurseries.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2613057 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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