# Little Explorers Nursery

Little Explorers Nursery is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers Nursery, Behind St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG, in Kingsbury, Brent. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-nursery-ey496651  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers Nursery, Behind St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 28
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8905 0485
- Website: http://www.littleexplorersworld.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496651

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 July 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/EY496651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY496651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496651)
- 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/EY496651)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/531854)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £100

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers Nursery, Behind St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.587738,-0.262924

- Station: Kingsbury, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: Colindale, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Roe Green Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grove Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fryent Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: West Hendon Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Park: Silver Jubilee Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: 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 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

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/meal-times)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/meal-times)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/fees)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/870ea2f0-7537-4364-8183-84a029718c60/Brochure%202025.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://littleexplorersworld.co.uk/the-curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent River College |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Village School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Beis Yaakov Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kingsbury Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Roe Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Roe Green Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Roe Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roe-green-nursery-137834) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Beis Yaakov Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beis-yaakov-creche-137764) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Xplorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-xplorers-day-nursery-ey500962) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fountain Montessori Nido](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-nido-2759300) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fountain Montessori Colindale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fountain-montessori-colindale-ey501737) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Twisty Tails Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twisty-tails-nursery-ltd-ey417089) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Explorers Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Little Explorers Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

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

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

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

Little Explorers Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Explorers Nursery open all year?

Yes, Little Explorers Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

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

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Explorers Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Explorers Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Explorers Nursery.

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

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

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

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

### What approach does Little Explorers Nursery follow?

Little Explorers Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Little Explorers Nursery have outdoor space?

Little Explorers Nursery lists: Own garden.

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

Little Explorers Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

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

Kingsbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Explorers Nursery?

You can call 020 8905 0485 and visit www.littleexplorersworld.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496651)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littleexplorersworld.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littleexplorersworld.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery%2C+Kingsbury&query_place_id=ChIJz9pBLEYRdkgRCLopa3BMLXE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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