# Little Keys/caius House Afterschool

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool is a sessional pre-school at Caius House Youth Club, 2 Holman Road, London, SW11 3RL, in Battersea, Wandsworth. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–15:30, Mon–Thu. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 34 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-keys-caius-house-afterschool-ey558376  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Caius House Youth Club, 2 Holman Road, London, SW11 3RL
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–15:30, Mon–Thu
- Registered places: 32
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3818 6210
- Website: http://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY558376

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 October 2021, 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/EY558376

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 7 October 2021:

- Does well: "Children enjoy healthy snacks, and parents provide a packed lunch for their children."
- Does well: "Children enjoy a wide range of messy play activities."
- Does well: "Staff support children's early literacy skills well."
- Should do better: "support staff to plan and recognise opportunities to further promote and develop children's independence and self-care skills"
- Should do better: "continue to improve the quality of teaching during adult-led activities so that staff consistently provide challenging experiences to maximise children's learning to the highest level."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558376

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2018 (Reference EY558376). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558376)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558376)
- 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/EY558376)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £30 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_7839db8278474a8caef5c813e3839989.pdf), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:00–15:30
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: Caius House Youth Club, 2 Holman Road, London, SW11 3RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.470532,-0.176195

- Station: Imperial Wharf, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- Station: Clapham Junction, 0.5 miles
- Station: Wandsworth Town, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fred Wells Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: York Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Vicarage Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Price's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Sensory Gardens, 0.2 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 Wandsworth there are about 2.4 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 34 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/004ede_a37078710c7644ae8c1325fd0e17700e.pdf)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_094ead2926774fe7a9ff9c73d74e145e.pdf)

### Food

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_094ead2926774fe7a9ff9c73d74e145e.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_094ead2926774fe7a9ff9c73d74e145e.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/facilities)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/prospective-parents)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_7839db8278474a8caef5c813e3839989.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_094ead2926774fe7a9ff9c73d74e145e.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_094ead2926774fe7a9ff9c73d74e145e.pdf)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/004ede_094ead2926774fe7a9ff9c73d74e145e.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/facilities)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| L'Ecole de Battersea |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas's Battersea |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| First Bridge School |  | 2–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Westbridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Langford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Destiny Kids Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/destiny-kids-nursery-ey443096) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Fledglings Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-kindergarten-ey467355) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [York Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/york-gardens-nursery-ey489777) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Battersea](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-battersea-ey560540) | Report card May 2026 | £93.64 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Thomas's Battersea Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thomass-battersea-kindergarten-ey405271) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Little Red Hen Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-red-hen-nursery-school-ey403121) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Keys/caius House Afterschool cost?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool publishes these fees: half day £30 for all ages, half day £46 for all ages, half day £54 for all ages and half day £60 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Little Keys/caius House Afterschool's opening hours?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool opens 08:00–15:30, Mon–Thu.

### What ages does Little Keys/caius House Afterschool take?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Little Keys/caius House Afterschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Keys/caius House Afterschool Good at its inspection on 7 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Keys/caius House Afterschool take?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Keys/caius House Afterschool?

Meals are not included in the fees at Little Keys/caius House Afterschool.

### What approach does Little Keys/caius House Afterschool follow?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Little Keys/caius House Afterschool have outdoor space?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool lists: Own garden.

### Does Little Keys/caius House Afterschool support children with SEND?

Little Keys/caius House Afterschool lists: SEND support, SENCo and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Little Keys/caius House Afterschool?

Imperial Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Keys/caius House Afterschool?

You can call 020 3818 6210 and visit www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558376)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlekeysnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Keys+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtTU2_OgFdkgR79ndKZBQfZ0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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