# Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning

Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning is a full-day nursery at 114 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8NB, in Preston, Brent. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, 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 4.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-multicultural-nursery-school-first-steps-to-learning-ey294864  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 114 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8NB
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8904 7555
- Website: http://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY294864

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 June 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/EY294864

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY294864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294864)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294864)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294864)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1587065)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £70

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: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 114 Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, HA9 8NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.569447,-0.292590

- Station: Preston Road, 0.2 miles
- Station: Wembley Park, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: North Wembley, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tenterden Sports Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Preston Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Fryent Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/our-rooms)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/menus)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/menus)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/menus)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/menus)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/our-facilities)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/our-facilities)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/news/our-visit-to-the-zoo)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/our-rooms)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/term-times)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/partnership-with-parents)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/our-rooms)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley College |  | 5–18 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Preston Manor School | All-through | 4–19 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Preston Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wembley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Buxlow School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Christopher's Prep School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ark Academy | All-through | 3–18 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Mount Stewart Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Future Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-stars-nursery-ey549433) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten @ Ascension](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-ascension-ey494925) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Buckingham Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buckingham-montessori-school-2653142) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ey450440) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Harmony Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmony-montessori-nursery-ey284943) | Good |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-wembley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey491050) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning's opening hours?

Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning open all year?

Yes, Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning take?

Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning Good at its inspection on 9 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning take?

Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning?

Yes. Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning lists a registration fee of £70.

### What approach does Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning follow?

Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning have outdoor space?

Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning?

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

### How do I contact Preston Multicultural Nursery School: First Steps to Learning?

You can call 020 8904 7555 and visit www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY294864)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.prestonroadnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Preston+Road+Multicultural+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJoYjr5NoTdkgR49OwXqUnO1o)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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