# Little People of Willow Vale

Little People of Willow Vale is a full-day nursery at Montessori Nursery, 9 Willow Vale, London, W12 0PA, in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little People Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-of-willow-vale-ey373822  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Montessori Nursery, 9 Willow Vale, London, W12 0PA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 020 8749 2877
- Website: http://www.littlepeople.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little People Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-people-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY373822

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 August 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/EY373822

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY373822). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373822)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 10 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373822)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373822)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/345645)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Montessori Nursery, 9 Willow Vale, London, W12 0PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.507161,-0.238242

- Station: Shepherd's Bush Market, 0.5 miles
- Station: Goldhawk Road, 0.6 miles
- Station: Wood Lane, 0.6 miles, step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wormholt Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cathnor Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Godolphin Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Trinity Way Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hammersmith Park, 0.4 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Jack Tizard School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wormholt Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre | Nursery | 1–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Vanessa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Newpark Montessori School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-school-and-nursery-ey344187) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Buttercups at Acton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-acton-ey428492) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Eve's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-eves-nursery-ey457997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/randolph-beresford-early-years-centre-ey546838) | Good |  | 09:00–15:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-ey448901) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Jack in the Box Montessori School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-in-the-box-montessori-school-limited-ey478428) | Outstanding | £82 | 08:30–15:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little People of Willow Vale's opening hours?

Little People of Willow Vale opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little People of Willow Vale's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little People of Willow Vale Good at its inspection on 10 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little People of Willow Vale take?

Little People of Willow Vale is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little People of Willow Vale?

Little People of Willow Vale is run by Little People Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little People of Willow Vale?

Shepherd's Bush Market is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little People of Willow Vale?

You can call 020 8749 2877 and visit www.littlepeople.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373822)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+People+of+Willow+Vale&query_place_id=ChIJBYcHVSwOdkgRc8f7Wnmb_1A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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