# Ministeps Nursery

Ministeps Nursery is a full-day nursery at 150 Joel Street, Northwood, HA6 1NL, in Northwood Hills, Hillingdon. It is registered for 58 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 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £110.83 to £129.37 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ministeps-nursery-ey485244  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 150 Joel Street, Northwood, HA6 1NL
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 58
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 01923 824508
- Website: http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY485244

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 August 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/EY485244

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2014 (Reference EY485244). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485244)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 August 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485244)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485244)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/739963)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £129.37 (£12.94 an hour) | £78.08 | £2,193.23 |
| 2-year-olds | £129.37 (£12.94 an hour) | £78.08 | £2,193.23 |
| 3 and over | £110.83 (£11.08 an hour) | £69.27 | £1,885.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £47.50 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £6.61 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £47.50 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £6.61 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £47.50 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £11.32 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £23.29 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £5.66 (per week)

Source: nursery website (http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/public/files/Fee_sheet_2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 150 Joel Street, Northwood, HA6 1NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.596756,-0.410610

- Station: Northwood Hills, 0.3 miles
- Station: Haste Hill (Ruislip Lido Railway), 0.8 miles
- Station: Woody Bay (Ruislip Lido Railway), 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haydon Hall Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/menu_page)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/public/files/menus/w-week2.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/menu_page)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/menu_page)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/menu_page)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/outdoor_adventure)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/childerns_room)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/outdoor_adventure)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/testimonials)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/childerns_room)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/public/files/Fee_sheet_2026.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/public/files/Fee_sheet_2026.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/public/files/Fee_sheet_2026.pdf)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/public/files/Fee_sheet_2026.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/childerns_room)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/why_ministeps)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/why_ministeps)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/why_ministeps)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Coteford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hillside Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hillside Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Pinner Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Coteford Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| West Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St John's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-montessori-ey559997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [St Vincent's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-vincents-nursery-ltd-ey330072) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Twinkle Stars Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twinkle-stars-montessori-nursery-2809638) |  | £82 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Tree Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-tree-academy-2743621) | Report card Jan 2026 | £110 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-haydon-hall-montessori-day-nursery-ey270688) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Leaders Pinner Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-pinner-green-ey474399) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Ministeps Nursery cost?

Ministeps Nursery publishes these fees: full day £129.37 for under 2s, half day £78.08 for under 2s, half day £70.52 for under 2s, per month £2,193.23 for under 2s, per month £2,041.91 for under 2s, per month £1,530.41 for under 2s, full day £129.37 for 2-year-olds, half day £78.08 for 2-year-olds, half day £70.52 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,193.23 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,041.91 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,530.41 for 2-year-olds, full day £110.83 for 3 and over, half day £69.27 for 3 and over, half day £60.46 for 3 and over, per month £1,885.50 for 3 and over, per month £1,715.49 for 3 and over and per month £1,291.32 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Ministeps Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Ministeps Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £47.50 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Ministeps Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Ministeps Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Ministeps Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Ministeps Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Ministeps Nursery's opening hours?

Ministeps Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Ministeps Nursery open all year?

Yes, Ministeps Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Ministeps Nursery take?

Ministeps Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Ministeps Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ministeps Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 August 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ministeps Nursery take?

Ministeps Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Does Ministeps Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Ministeps Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Ministeps Nursery follow?

Ministeps Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Ministeps Nursery have outdoor space?

Ministeps Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Ministeps Nursery support children with SEND?

Ministeps Nursery lists: Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Ministeps Nursery?

Northwood Hills is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ministeps Nursery?

You can call 01923 824508 and visit www.ministepsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY485244)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ministepsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.ministepsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ministeps+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJn3dvCp1sdkgR8LW6-AIYqpE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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