# Rowlands Avenue Pre-School

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Hatch End Free Church, Rowlands Avenue, PINNER, HA5 4DF, in Hatch End, Harrow. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, 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 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Little Academy Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rowlands-avenue-pre-school-ey448916  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hatch End Free Church, Rowlands Avenue, PINNER, HA5 4DF
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3514 3470
- Website: https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Little Academy Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-little-academy-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY448916

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, 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/EY448916

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 14 October 2022:

- Does well: "Children engage in the 'Daily Mile', a walk or run around the garden."
- Does well: "Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks."
- Does well: "There are plenty of opportunities for children to develop mathematically."
- Should do better: "build on existing strategies to further develop the introduction of new vocabulary for learners who speak English as an additional language"
- Should do better: "ensure all staff consistently remind children of behaviour expectations during nursery sessions."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448916

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2012 (Reference EY448916). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448916)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448916)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448916)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1007862)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £11 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/fees-and-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Hatch End Free Church, Rowlands Avenue, PINNER, HA5 4DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.608991,-0.360120

- Station: Hatch End, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Headstone Lane, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hatch End Riverside Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Cedars, 0.2 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 Harrow there are about 3.1 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 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/services1/outdoor-activities)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/settling-in)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/sessions)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/sessions)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/settling-in)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/curriculum)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cedars Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Grimsdyke School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Pinner Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Hujjat Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Helix Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Whitefriars School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Weald Rise Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Papillon Montessori 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papillon-montessori-2-ey274516) | Good |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Academy Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-academy-day-nursery-ey306769) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Papillon Montessori 1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/papillon-montessori-1-509135) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Christchurch Kindergarten @ Cedars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christchurch-kindergarten-cedars-2714398) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-hatch-end-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289185) | Good |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Hugs and Giggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hugs-and-giggles-nursery-ey443930) | Good | £60 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Rowlands Avenue Pre-School cost?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School publishes these fees: per hour £11 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Rowlands Avenue Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Rowlands Avenue Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Rowlands Avenue Pre-School's opening hours?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Rowlands Avenue Pre-School open all year?

Yes, Rowlands Avenue Pre-School is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Rowlands Avenue Pre-School take?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### What is Rowlands Avenue Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rowlands Avenue Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rowlands Avenue Pre-School take?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rowlands Avenue Pre-School?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School is run by The Little Academy Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Rowlands Avenue Pre-School follow?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Rowlands Avenue Pre-School have outdoor space?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Rowlands Avenue Pre-School support children with SEND?

Rowlands Avenue Pre-School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Rowlands Avenue Pre-School?

Hatch End is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rowlands Avenue Pre-School?

You can call 020 3514 3470 and visit www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448916)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.rowlandsavenuepreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rowlands+Avenue+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ7W1LkLsUdkgRqTV_FX20P-I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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