# Little Tigers

Little Tigers is a full-day nursery at 8 Lakeside Drive, London, NW10 7GS, in Stonebridge, Brent. It is registered for 84 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tigers-2658593  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Lakeside Drive, London, NW10 7GS
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 84
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 4638 9826
- Website: https://www.littletigersnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2658593

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 January 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/16/2658593

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2658593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658593)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658593)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658593)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1656269)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Brent that publish fees charge £75–£104 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 8 Lakeside Drive, London, NW10 7GS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.529796,-0.282747

- Station: Park Royal, 0.2 miles
- Station: Hanger Lane, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Acton, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hanger Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Brent there are about 3.8 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, in-the-moment planning, a nature-based approach and a school readiness programme. Activities it names include cooking and STEM. Ofsted 2024 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/little-cubs)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/pre-school-day-nursery)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/our-garden)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/little-cubs)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/nutrition)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/nutrition)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/our-garden)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/our-garden)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/_files/ugd/34c5f7_5304957476fc475caa2af83b2c19f79b.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says staff agree with parents how to help each child settle in, usually through several short sessions at the nursery, and the first session can be attended by a parent. The nursery also operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/little-cubs)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/little-kits)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/_files/ugd/34c5f7_5304957476fc475caa2af83b2c19f79b.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/pre-school-day-nursery)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/_files/ugd/34c5f7_5304957476fc475caa2af83b2c19f79b.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/little-cubs)

### Safety

Ofsted 2024 rated safeguarding effective.

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/nutrition)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littletigersnursery.com/pre-school-day-nursery)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Twyford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Augustine's Priory |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Acton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lyon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Montpelier Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries- West Twyford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-west-twyford-ey436166) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Park Royal Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-royal-montessori-nursery-ey451672) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-ey482669) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Faith Child Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/faith-child-nursery-2552248) | Good | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bluebell Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebell-nursery-137765) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Peapods Early Learning Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peapods-early-learning-centre-2791746) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Tigers offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Tigers offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Little Tigers's opening hours?

Little Tigers opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Tigers open all year?

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

### What ages does Little Tigers take?

Little Tigers takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Tigers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Tigers Good at its inspection on 12 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Tigers take?

Little Tigers is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Tigers?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Tigers.

### What approach does Little Tigers follow?

Little Tigers's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Little Tigers have outdoor space?

Little Tigers lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Little Tigers?

Park Royal is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Tigers?

You can call 020 4638 9826 and visit www.littletigersnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2658593)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littletigersnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littletigersnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Tigers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJodpDP6URdkgRbNrhGFQIHAg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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