# READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace is a sessional pre-school at 51-56 St John's Wood Terrace, London, NW8 6LP, in St John's Wood, Westminster. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-go-st-johns-wood-terrace-2800221  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 51-56 St John's Wood Terrace, London, NW8 6LP
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7586 5862
- Website: https://www.readysteadygo.org/
- Run by: [Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ready-steady-go-pre-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2800221

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2800221). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800221)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800221)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800221)

## Fees

- Deposit: £2,000

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–14:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: 51-56 St John's Wood Terrace, London, NW8 6LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.535507,-0.167717

- Station: St. John's Wood, 0.3 miles
- Station: South Hampstead, 0.7 miles
- Station: Swiss Cottage, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Regent's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Primrose Hill, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gorilla Circus Regents Park Flying Trapeze School, 0.2 miles
- Park: St. John's Wood Church Grounds, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Adventure Play Hub, under 0.1 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 Westminster there are about 2.6 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says its approaches include forest school, a play-based EYFS curriculum, a nature-based approach, a school readiness programme and early phonics. It describes itself as an inclusive setting and lists dance and movement, cooking activities and library visits as activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)

### Outdoors

According to its website, the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and a growing or allotment area. Its website also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)

### Settling in

Its website says that before starting, the child and parent are invited to spend a morning at the pre-school in the term before starting, to meet teachers and the group. Families are then guided through accompanied group classes, orientation and settling into routine. Care arrangements include a key person system and settling-in sessions.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/how-to-apply)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)

### Extras and activities

- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.readysteadygo.org/st-johns-wood)

### Getting a place

According to its website, applicants send an enquiry or contact admissions, complete an application form and visit the pre-school during school hours. A place offer is confirmed by accepting it and paying a £2000 deposit. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Christina's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Woodside School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| The American School in London |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Arnold House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barrow Hill Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barrow-hill-pre-school-ey462135) | Good |  | 08:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [b\_together](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/b-together-2633386) | Good | £105 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Toddlers Inn St. Johns Wood LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddlers-inn-st-johns-wood-ltd-135111) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kindergarten in the Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-in-the-wood-135095) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Let's Leap @ Arnold House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-leap-arnold-house-school-2860369) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons St John's Wood Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-st-johns-wood-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey368138) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace's opening hours?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace opens 09:00–14:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace open all year?

No. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace is open term time only.

### What ages does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace take?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### How many children can READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace take?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace?

Yes. READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace lists a deposit of £2,000.

### Who runs READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace is run by Ready Steady Go Pre-Schools Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What approach does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace follow?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace have outdoor space?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace support children with SEND?

READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace?

St. John's Wood is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact READY STEADY GO St John's Wood Terrace?

You can call 020 7586 5862 and visit www.readysteadygo.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2800221)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.readysteadygo.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.readysteadygo.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ready+Steady+Go+-+St+John%27s+Wood+Terrace&query_place_id=ChIJz3x5NKwbdkgRa9KQIhc8ySk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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