Full-day nursery in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames
Little Forest Folk Twickenham
Heatham House Youth Centre, Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BH · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- 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 April 2019Reference 2515489Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 4 August 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places32 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 29 April 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £122.90£12.29 an hour | £15.70 | £1,044.69 |
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.
- Charge on funded hours
- £1.30 per hour
- Charge on funded hours
- £0.52 per hour
- Charge on funded hours
- £2.86 per hour
- Registration fee
- £25
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
Heatham House Youth Centre, Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BH · More nurseries in TW1
Stations
- Twickenham2 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- St Margarets (London)16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Strawberry Hill20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Twickenham Station, Twickenham / Albany and Whitton Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Moormead Park6 min walk
- Holly Road Garden7 min walk
- Craneford Way9 min walk
- Craneford Way Wild Park10 min walk
- Diamond Jubilee Gardens10 min walk
- Playground5 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 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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Little Forest Folk Twickenham is a full-day nursery at Heatham House Youth Centre, Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BH, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 32 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 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £122.90 (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 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Forest Folk Too Ltd.
Run by Little Forest Folk Too Ltd (company), which runs 4 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and names cooking activities. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
The nursery's website says it has its own garden, offers daily outdoor play, and has a mud kitchen.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Mud kitchenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
Safety
At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective.
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery has a waiting list, which can be joined online for a £25 sign-up fee, and its registration fee is £25. When a place is offered and accepted, an enrolment fee and deposit are payable to secure it. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Forest Folk TwickenhamThis nursery | Good | £122.90 | 08:00–18:00 | from 2 yrs | This nursery |
| Riverside Grosvenor House Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
| The Crown Nursery (Twickenham)Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Oak Lane Day Nursery And Pre SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Riverside Nursery Schools, Holly Road NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| N Family Club TwickenhamFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Chestnuts Nursery TW1Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Twickenham14
- All nurseries in Richmond upon Thames100
- All nurseries in TW118
- Nurseries near Twickenham station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Strathmore School ages 4–19Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected February 2024 0.2 miles
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.2 miles
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected January 2024 0.3 miles
- Clarendon School ages 4–16Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (Concerns)inspected April 2024 0.4 miles
- Capella House School ages 4–19Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.4 miles
- Ivybridge Primary School Primaryages 3–11Ofsted: Goodinspected February 2023 0.4 miles
- Orleans Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.5 miles
- Twickenham Primary Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 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 Little Forest Folk Twickenham cost?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham publishes these fees: full day £122.90 for all ages, per hour £15.70 for all ages, per hour £12.29 for all ages, per month £1,044.69 for all ages, per month £1,567.03 for all ages, per month £2,089.38 for all ages and per month £2,611.72 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Little Forest Folk Twickenham offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Little Forest Folk Twickenham 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 Twickenham offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Little Forest Folk Twickenham offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Little Forest Folk Twickenham's opening hours?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Little Forest Folk Twickenham open all year?
Yes, Little Forest Folk Twickenham is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Little Forest Folk Twickenham take?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham takes children aged from 2 years.
What is Little Forest Folk Twickenham's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Little Forest Folk Twickenham Good at its inspection on 4 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Little Forest Folk Twickenham take?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Little Forest Folk Twickenham?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Forest Folk Twickenham.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Forest Folk Twickenham?
Yes. Little Forest Folk Twickenham lists a registration fee of £25.
Who runs Little Forest Folk Twickenham?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham is run by Little Forest Folk Too Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.
What approach does Little Forest Folk Twickenham follow?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.
Does Little Forest Folk Twickenham have outdoor space?
Little Forest Folk Twickenham lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Mud kitchen.
What is the nearest station to Little Forest Folk Twickenham?
Twickenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Forest Folk Twickenham?
You can call 07707 545913 and visit www.littleforestfolk.com.
Tools for parents in Richmond upon Thames
- 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 Richmond upon ThamesFees by age in Richmond upon Thames
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littleforestfolk.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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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 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2515489 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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