# Little Giants Nursery, Brunel Little Giants Nursery, Brunel is a full-day nursery at The Old School House, 1 Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0AA, in Cowley, Hillingdon. It is registered for 46 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 37 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giants-nursery-brunel-2722578 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Old School House, 1 Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0AA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 46 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 01895 603097 - Website: https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/ - Ofsted URN: 2722578 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 June 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/16/2722578 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2023 (Reference 2722578). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722578) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722578) - Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722578) - Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 31 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1978862) ## Fees - Registration fee: £150 Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Hillingdon that publish fees charge £66.76–£129.37 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: The Old School House, 1 Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, UB10 0AA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.536647,-0.470996 - Station: Uxbridge, 0.8 miles, no step-free access - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Churchill Road Pocket Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Benjamin Zephaniah Square, 0.2 miles - Park: Crank Garden, 0.3 miles - Park: Dowding Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Bubridge Gardens Pocket Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 37 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names a Montessori, play-based EYFS curriculum, along with STEM activities and SEND support. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/curriculum) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/curriculum) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/food-nutrition) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/fees-funding) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/s/Little-Giants-Parent-Information-Apr-26-96x7.pdf) ### Settling in Its website says a key person supports families from the start, beginning with flexible settling-in sessions. The key person then works out the child's needs and plans their development. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/s/Little-Giants-Parent-Information-Apr-26-96x7.pdf) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/fees-funding) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/fees-funding) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/fees-funding) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/s/Little-Giants-Parent-Information-Apr-26-96x7.pdf) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/s/Little-Giants-Parent-Information-Apr-26-96x7.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/s/Little-Giants-Parent-Information-Apr-26-96x7.pdf) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. ### Extras and activities - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/nurseries/uxbridge/about) ### Getting a place To apply, contact the nursery with your child's age, preferred days and start date to get pattern information. Its website says a non-refundable £150 registration fee is required to secure a place. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | John Locke Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Andrew's C of E Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Whitehall School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | ACS Hillingdon International School | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Bernadette Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Butterflies Uxbridge Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-uxbridge-preschool-2680596) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Lilliput Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-pre-school-ey424085) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Cheeky Chums Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chums-day-nursery-ey460952) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Canopy Vine Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canopy-vine-lodge-2869721) | | £94 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Uxbridge Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/uxbridge-nursery-and-pre-school-2857428) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Kiddiecare Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiecare-nurseries-ey547276) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Little Giants Nursery, Brunel offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Little Giants Nursery, Brunel offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Little Giants Nursery, Brunel's opening hours? Little Giants Nursery, Brunel opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Little Giants Nursery, Brunel open all year? Yes, Little Giants Nursery, Brunel is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Little Giants Nursery, Brunel take? Little Giants Nursery, Brunel takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Little Giants Nursery, Brunel's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Giants Nursery, Brunel Good at its inspection on 7 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Giants Nursery, Brunel take? Little Giants Nursery, Brunel is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Little Giants Nursery, Brunel? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Giants Nursery, Brunel. ### Does Little Giants Nursery, Brunel accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Little Giants Nursery, Brunel accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Giants Nursery, Brunel? Yes. Little Giants Nursery, Brunel lists a registration fee of £150. ### What approach does Little Giants Nursery, Brunel follow? Little Giants Nursery, Brunel's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Little Giants Nursery, Brunel have outdoor space? Little Giants Nursery, Brunel lists: Own garden. ### Does Little Giants Nursery, Brunel support children with SEND? Little Giants Nursery, Brunel lists: SEND support. ### What is the nearest station to Little Giants Nursery, Brunel? Uxbridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Giants Nursery, Brunel? You can call 01895 603097 and visit www.littlegiantsnursery.org. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2722578) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlegiantsnursery.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlegiantsnursery.org/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Giants+Nursery%2C+Brunel&query_place_id=ChIJs6hUoWJtdkgRBkWq_FKpraE) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.