# The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited is a full-day nursery at 116 St. Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 2AA, in St Margarets, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 40 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 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-crown-nursery-st-margarets-limited-2646908 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 116 St. Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 2AA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 40 - Phone: 020 3154 2506 - Website: http://www.thecrownnursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2646908 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 10 February 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. Inspection history: - 10 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good - 17 October 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646908 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2021 (Reference 2646908). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646908) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646908) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646908) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1575375) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 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: 116 St. Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 2AA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455147,-0.319481 - Station: St Margarets (London), under 0.1 miles - Station: Twickenham, 0.6 miles - Station: Richmond (London), 0.9 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Moormead Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Marble Hill Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Old Deer Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Moor Mead 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 2 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 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names Forest school as its approach and lists an inclusive setting as its support. Its website also names music classes, children's yoga, language classes and cooking activities. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) ### Food Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that healthy snacks are provided. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/teaching-and-learning-policy) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/teaching-and-learning-policy) ### Settling in Its website says a flexible settling-in schedule is agreed with each family and tailored to the child. Four complimentary sessions are routinely offered before the start date, and parents may stay to help their child adjust. The nursery's care includes a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/admissions-policy) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/government-funding-arrangements) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/arrivals-and-collection-policy) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/admissions-policy) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system as a security measure. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://thecrownnursery.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions) ### Getting a place Its website says families can enquire by website, phone, email or in person, then complete the registration form with the child's and parents' details and documents. To secure a place, the nursery requires a signed nursery contract and a deposit of one month's fees. The nursery has a waiting list. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Orleans Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Stephen's C E Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.2 miles | | Deer Park School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Ivybridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | The Old Vicarage School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.8 miles | | Worple Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Strathmore School | | 4–19 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Rosslyn Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rosslyn-nursery-and-preschool-ey553259) | Good | | 09:05–15:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Riverside Nursery Schools, St Margarets Montessori Twickenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-schools-st-margarets-montessori-twickenham-ey476828) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Chestnuts Nursery TW1](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnuts-nursery-tw1-2807498) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Ducklings Marble Hill Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-marble-hill-park-nursery-ey540467) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Oak Lane Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-lane-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499007) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Brook House Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-house-nursery-ltd-ey484576) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited's opening hours? The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited open all year? Yes, The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited take? The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited Good at its inspection on 10 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited take? The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### What approach does The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited follow? The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited's website describes its approach as: Forest school. ### Does The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited have outdoor space? The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### Does The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited support children with SEND? The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited? St Margarets (London) is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Crown Nursery (St. Margaret's) Limited? You can call 020 3154 2506 and visit www.thecrownnursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2646908) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thecrownnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thecrownnursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Crown+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJgWObvRwNdkgRlj7ogsNApew) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.