# The Little Kew Nursery

The Little Kew Nursery is a full-day nursery at Barn Church, Atwood Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4HF, in North Sheen, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged from 6 months. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-kew-nursery-2801198  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barn Church, Atwood Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4HF
- Ages: from 6 months
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8412 9741
- Website: https://thelittlekewnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2801198

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801198

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2801198). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801198)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801198)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801198)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1784045)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £3 (full day)
- Registration fee: £50

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

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: 07:45–18:00
- Ages: from 6 months

## Getting there

Address: Barn Church, Atwood Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.472238,-0.283272

- Station: Kew Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Station: North Sheen, 0.5 miles
- Station: Mortlake, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Sheen Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: St Luke's Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Raleigh Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Old Deer Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Tangier Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Ofsted's 2025 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching, and achievement, as 'Expected standard'. Its website names children's yoga, dance and movement, and cooking activities.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)

### Settling in

Before a child starts, the nursery can offer a home visit. Its website says open days are held so families can get to know the nursery.

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding standards met. Its website names CCTV as a security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.thelittlekewnursery.com/about)

### Getting a place

Its website says families ask for the registration form by email, then complete and return it and pay the non-refundable £50 registration fee. Tours and home visits can be arranged by email. Funded hours are accepted for working parents of children from 9 months, for 2-year-olds, for 3-4 year olds (the universal 15 hours), and for eligible 3-4 year olds (30 hours).

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kew Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Windham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Unicorn School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Broomfield House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The King's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kew College |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Casa Montessori Richmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casa-montessori-richmond-ey537443) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Montys Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montys-nursery-and-pre-school-ey536112) | Good | £117 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Kew Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-kew-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey266308) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fennies Richmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-richmond-2851892) |  |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ceres Nursery Ltd, Working Mums Daycare & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceres-nursery-ltd-working-mums-daycare-and-preschool-ey294976) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fun Fest North Richmond](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-fest-north-richmond-2818035) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does The Little Kew Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Little Kew Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does The Little Kew Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Little Kew Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does The Little Kew Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. The Little Kew Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are The Little Kew Nursery's opening hours?

The Little Kew Nursery opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does The Little Kew Nursery take?

The Little Kew Nursery takes children aged from 6 months.

### What is The Little Kew Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Little Kew Nursery was inspected on 11 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Little Kew Nursery take?

The Little Kew Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Little Kew Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Little Kew Nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Little Kew Nursery?

Yes. The Little Kew Nursery lists a registration fee of £50.

### Does The Little Kew Nursery have outdoor space?

The Little Kew Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to The Little Kew Nursery?

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

### How do I contact The Little Kew Nursery?

You can call 020 8412 9741 and visit thelittlekewnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2801198)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (thelittlekewnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://thelittlekewnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Little+Kew+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_arPipgPdkgR1oacDjYSjho)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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