# Little Forest Folk

Little Forest Folk is a full-day nursery at Piccolo Playcentre, Duke Road, Chiswick, W4 2JR, in Chiswick, Hounslow. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £128.56 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Forest Folk Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey498132  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Piccolo Playcentre, Duke Road, Chiswick, W4 2JR
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07707 545913
- Website: https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick
- Run by: [Little Forest Folk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-forest-folk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY498132

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 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/EY498132

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY498132). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498132)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498132)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498132)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 5 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/861258)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £128.56 (£12.86 an hour) | £16.11 | £1,092.74 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1.30 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £0.52 (per hour)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.91 (per hour)
- Registration fee: £25

Source: nursery website (https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Piccolo Playcentre, Duke Road, Chiswick, W4 2JR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.488267,-0.256852

- Station: Turnham Green, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Stamford Brook, 0.7 miles
- Station: Chiswick Park, 0.7 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chiswick House and Grounds, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Homefield Recreation Ground North, 0.3 miles
- Park: Homefield Recreation Ground South, 0.3 miles
- Park: Chiswick Back Common, 0.4 miles
- Park: Turnham Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Hounslow there are about 4.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/a-wonderful-week-of-learning)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/holiday-camps)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/)

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)

### Outdoors

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/chiswick-explore-create-and-enjoy-the-outdoors)

### Care and routines

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick-fees)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/joyful-music-and-wonderful-maths-in-the-forest)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/blog/chiswick-explore-create-and-enjoy-the-outdoors)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Woodland trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleforestfolk.com/nursery-locations)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| The William Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Belmont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Heathfield House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Orchard House School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Harrodian School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Devonshire Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/devonshire-day-nursery-ey100091) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Our Lady Queen of Peace Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-lady-queen-of-peace-day-nursery-116176) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Buttercups Chiswick Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-chiswick-lane-ey398327) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fairyland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairyland-nursery-ey561157) | Good | £128 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Chiswick's Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiswicks-little-explorers-2579571) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Newpark Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-nursery-school-2734777) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Forest Folk cost?

Little Forest Folk publishes these fees: full day £128.56 for all ages, per hour £16.11 for all ages, per hour £12.86 for all ages, per month £1,092.74 for all ages, per month £1,639.11 for all ages, per month £2,185.48 for all ages and per month £2,731.85 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Forest Folk offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Forest Folk offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.30 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Forest Folk offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Forest Folk offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Forest Folk's opening hours?

Little Forest Folk opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Forest Folk open all year?

Yes, Little Forest Folk is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Forest Folk take?

Little Forest Folk takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Little Forest Folk's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Forest Folk Good at its inspection on 24 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Forest Folk take?

Little Forest Folk is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Forest Folk?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Forest Folk.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Forest Folk?

Yes. Little Forest Folk lists a registration fee of £25.

### Who runs Little Forest Folk?

Little Forest Folk is run by Little Forest Folk Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What approach does Little Forest Folk follow?

Little Forest Folk's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Little Forest Folk have outdoor space?

Little Forest Folk lists: Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Mud kitchen.

### What is the nearest station to Little Forest Folk?

Turnham Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Forest Folk?

You can call 07707 545913 and visit www.littleforestfolk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498132)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littleforestfolk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littleforestfolk.com/chiswick)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Forest+Folk+-+Chiswick+-+Forest+School+Nursery+%26+Holiday+Camps&query_place_id=ChIJ0yqNAP8PdkgRqlUdvxnwn1c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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