Full-day nursery in Stanmore, Harrow
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd
69 Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4AU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
What Ofsted says it does well
“Children make appropriate progress from their starting points across the areas of learning.”
“Overall, leaders establish clear routines and expectations that support children's sense of stability and well-being.”
“Leaders ensure that children's welfare and wellbeing are supported through secure routines and responsive care.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“Leaders should support staff to strengthen how they teach children about clear boundaries and how to manage risks safely, particularly when using age-appropriate utensils and equipment, such as safety knives during activities.”
“Leaders should strengthen staff's understanding of how to plan and deliver activities matched to children's starting points, interests and learning needs, to help them make the progress they are capable of.”
“Leaders should strengthen staff's ability to respond in the moment, extend children's thinking, and ensuring quieter and less confident children are consistently included and supported to participate.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 13 April 2026. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2023Reference 2712464Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 13 April 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places40 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 16 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
Fees and ages: not published yet
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Nurseries in Harrow that publish fees charge £70–£128.57 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
Ages: not published yet.
Getting there
69 Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4AU · More nurseries in HA7
Stations
- StanmoreNo step-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Canons Park19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Stanmore College, Old Church Lane and Wolverton Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Stanmore Marsh North11 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd is a full-day nursery at 69 Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4AU, in Stanmore, Harrow. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) 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 has a Google rating of 4.7 from 47 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) LtdThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Blue Butterfly MontessoriFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Honeypot Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:15–15:45 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Stanmore MontessoriSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:45–14:45 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Boys & Girls Nursery (Stanmore) LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The Happy Haven Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little Aisha NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Stanmore12
- All nurseries in Harrow102
- All nurseries in HA716
- Nurseries near Stanmore station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Stanburn Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.5 miles
- Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- Aylward Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2022 0.6 miles
- St John's CofE School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.6 miles
- North London Collegiate School ages 4–18 0.7 miles
- Weald Rise Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 1.0 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 1.1 miles
- The Helix Education Centre ages 5–16Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected March 2025 1.1 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd's opening hours?
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd was inspected on 13 April 2026 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 Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd take?
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
What approach does Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd follow?
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd's website describes its approach as: Montessori.
Does Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd have outdoor space?
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd lists: Own garden.
Does Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd support children with SEND?
Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd?
Stanmore is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd?
You can call 020 8617 0422 and visit www.twistytails.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.twistytails.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2712464 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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