# Little Engineers Nursery

Little Engineers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Fowler Newsam Hall, Avenue Road, London, N15 5JG, in West Green, Haringey. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 6 months to 3 years. It opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. 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 £85.15 to £97.33 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by LDBS Academies Trust.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-engineers-nursery-2624778  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fowler Newsam Hall, Avenue Road, London, N15 5JG
- Ages: 6 months to 3 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 32
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 3475 5316
- Website: http://www.len.ldbsact.org/
- Run by: [LDBS Academies Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ldbs-academies-trust)
- Ofsted URN: 2624778

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 2023, 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/16/2624778

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2624778). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624778)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624778)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624778)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £97.33 (£9.98 an hour) | £48.66 | – | £752 |
| 2-year-olds | £85.15 (£8.73 an hour) | £42.57 | – | £652 |
| All ages | – | – | £10 | – |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 9.75-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day)
- Meals: £1 (full day)
- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £100

Source: nursery website (https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Admission/Fees-Charges), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:45
- Ages: 6 months to 3 years
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Fowler Newsam Hall, Avenue Road, London, N15 5JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.581334,-0.085069

- Station: Seven Sisters, 0.4 miles
- Station: South Tottenham, 0.6 miles
- Station: Stamford Hill, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chestnuts Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Manchester Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Paignton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brunswick Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Downhills Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 Haringey there are about 2.9 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and has a faith-based ethos. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. Its website lists SEND support, support for children learning English and an inclusive setting.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Passion-for-Learning)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Ethos-and-Values)

### Food

Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. The meal charge is £1 per full day.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Menu)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Admission/Fees-Charges)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Menu)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play and regular park trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Menu)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Admission/Fees-Charges)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system and offers settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Passion-for-Learning)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Admission/Fees-Charges)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/About-Us)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Admission/Application-for-nursery-place)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Ethos-and-Values)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Ethos-and-Values)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Our-Ethos-and-Values)

### Safety

At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.len.ldbsact.org/Contact-Us)

### Getting a place

Applications are made through the online application form, with no fees at this stage. Its website says that if a place is offered, parents pay a £50 registration fee, a £100 deposit shown on the offer letter invoice, and one month of fees in advance. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's CE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Priory Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Priory Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| South Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Chestnuts Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre | Nursery | 0–5 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chestnuts Preschool N15](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnuts-preschool-n15-2627538) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Golden Glitters Child-Centred Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-glitters-child-centred-nursery-2834774) |  |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Triangle Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/triangle-centre-ey350646) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dorset Hall Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorset-hall-nursery-limited-2819301) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dorset Hall Nursery Parkside Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorset-hall-nursery-parkside-ltd-2820220) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Wiggly Worms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wiggly-worms-day-nursery-ey448335) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Engineers Nursery cost?

Little Engineers Nursery publishes these fees: full day £97.33 for under 2s, half day £48.66 for under 2s, per month £752 for under 2s, per month £1,128 for under 2s, per month £1,504 for under 2s, per month £1,880 for under 2s, full day £85.15 for 2-year-olds, half day £42.57 for 2-year-olds, per month £652 for 2-year-olds, per month £978 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,304 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,630 for 2-year-olds and per hour £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Engineers Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Engineers Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Little Engineers Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Engineers Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Engineers Nursery's opening hours?

Little Engineers Nursery opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Engineers Nursery open all year?

Little Engineers Nursery is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does Little Engineers Nursery take?

Little Engineers Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 3 years.

### What is Little Engineers Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Engineers Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Engineers Nursery take?

Little Engineers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Does Little Engineers Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Engineers Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Engineers Nursery?

Yes. Little Engineers Nursery lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £100.

### Who runs Little Engineers Nursery?

Little Engineers Nursery is run by LDBS Academies Trust, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Little Engineers Nursery follow?

Little Engineers Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos.

### Does Little Engineers Nursery have outdoor space?

Little Engineers Nursery lists: Daily outdoor play and Regular park trips.

### Does Little Engineers Nursery support children with SEND?

Little Engineers Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Little Engineers Nursery?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2624778)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.len.ldbsact.org), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.len.ldbsact.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Engineers+Nursery+-+South+Tottenham&query_place_id=ChIJHcp6ly4ddkgRpuGEMedgKp8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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