# Twisty Tails Nursery (Stanmore) Ltd

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/twisty-tails-nursery-stanmore-ltd-2712464  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 69 Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4AU
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 8617 0422
- Website: https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore/
- Ofsted URN: 2712464

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 April 2026. 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.

Inspection history:

- 13 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 29 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712464

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 13 April 2026:

- Does well: "Children make appropriate progress from their starting points across the areas of learning."
- Does well: "Overall, leaders establish clear routines and expectations that support children's sense of stability and well-being."
- Does well: "Leaders ensure that children's welfare and wellbeing are supported through secure routines and responsive care."
- 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."
- Should do better: "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."
- Should do better: "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."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712464

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2712464). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712464)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712464)
- 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/16/2712464)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1833995)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

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

## Getting there

Address: 69 Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.613959,-0.310061

- Station: Stanmore, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Canons Park, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stanmore Marsh North, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices-2)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices-2)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices-2)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/stanmore-montessori-fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices-2)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/stanmore-montessori-fees)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/stanmore-montessori-fees)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore-prices-2)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Aylward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St John's CofE School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| North London Collegiate School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Weald Rise Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| The Helix Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blue Butterfly Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-butterfly-montessori-2611295) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Honeypot Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeypot-pre-school-ey264075) | Outstanding |  | 09:15–15:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Stanmore Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanmore-montessori-ey283545) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.2 miles |
| [Boys & Girls Nursery (Stanmore) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/boys-and-girls-nursery-stanmore-limited-ey404068) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Happy Haven Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-happy-haven-day-nursery-2787185) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Aisha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-nursery-2883123) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2712464)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.twistytails.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.twistytails.co.uk/nursery-in-stanmore/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Twisty+Tails+%7C+Day+Care+Nursery+In+Stanmore&query_place_id=ChIJC4x1gewVdkgR0BfLCOkYLD0)
- 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.