# Little Companions Pre-School

Little Companions Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Acorn Youth Club, Columbia Avenue Off Beech Avenue, Eastocte, HA4 9SU, in Eastcote, Hillingdon. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–14:00, Thu–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, 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, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-companions-pre-school-ey462146  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Acorn Youth Club, Columbia Avenue Off Beech Avenue, Eastocte, HA4 9SU
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–14:00, Thu–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07957 398476
- Website: http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY462146

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462146

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2013 (Reference EY462146). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462146)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462146)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462146)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £25 | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50

Source: nursery website (http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html), 11 November 2026.

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

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Wednesday: 09:00–15:00
- Thursday to Friday: 09:00–14:00
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Acorn Youth Club, Columbia Avenue Off Beech Avenue, Eastocte, HA4 9SU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.575407,-0.401055

- Station: Eastcote, 0.2 miles
- Station: Ruislip Manor, 0.5 miles
- Station: Ruislip, 0.9 miles, no step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Columbia Avenue Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Warrender Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bessingby Playing Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Broadhurst Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Park: Enigma Square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Pine Gardens Playground, 0.3 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 Hillingdon there are about 3.9 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 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)

### Outdoors

- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/downloads/COVID-19_Policy_for_Parents.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/Fees-Information.html)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/about-little-companions.html)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Newnham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lady Bankes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Warrender Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Cannon Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Coteford Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gesher School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Field End Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Jelly Tots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-tots-pre-school-ey536492) | Good |  | 09:30–13:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rosewood Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosewood-montessori-ey268401) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-and-preschool-ey543630) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blossom Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-montessori-2729678) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Smarty's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-nursery-ey392761) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Eye Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-eye-nursery-limited-139103) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Companions Pre-School cost?

Little Companions Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £25 for all ages, half day £50 for all ages, half day £60 for all ages and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Companions Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Companions Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Little Companions Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Companions Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Companions Pre-School's opening hours?

Little Companions Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Wed; 09:00–14:00, Thu–Fri.

### Is Little Companions Pre-School open all year?

No. Little Companions Pre-School is open term time only.

### What is Little Companions Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Companions Pre-School Outstanding at its inspection on 9 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Companions Pre-School take?

Little Companions Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Companions Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Little Companions Pre-School.

### Does Little Companions Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Companions Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Companions Pre-School?

Yes. Little Companions Pre-School lists a registration fee of £50.

### What approach does Little Companions Pre-School follow?

Little Companions Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Little Companions Pre-School have outdoor space?

Little Companions Pre-School lists: Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips.

### Does Little Companions Pre-School support children with SEND?

Little Companions Pre-School lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Little Companions Pre-School?

Eastcote is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Companions Pre-School?

You can call 07957 398476 and visit www.littlecompanions.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462146)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlecompanions.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlecompanions.org.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Companions+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ8epzRcBsdkgRRUctvCXc4pk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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