# Two Hands Preschool

Two Hands Preschool is a full-day nursery at Unit A, The Tramshed Building, 45a Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8QP, in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged from 18 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 46 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £132 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 23 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/two-hands-preschool-2710047  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit A, The Tramshed Building, 45a Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8QP
- Ages: from 18 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 46 a year
- Registered places: 48
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8132 3294
- Website: https://twohandspreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2710047

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710047

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2710047). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710047)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710047)
- 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/16/2710047)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1559090)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £132 (£13.20 an hour) | £2,337 |

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

- Registration fee: £100
- Deposit: £1,000

Source: nursery website (https://twohandspreschool.com/s/Fee-Sheet-September-2026.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 18 months
- Weeks open: 46 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: Unit A, The Tramshed Building, 45a Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.502441,-0.225487

- Station: Goldhawk Road, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Shepherd's Bush Market, 0.3 miles
- Station: Shepherd's Bush (Central), 0.3 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shepherds Bush Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Godolphin Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Brook Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Hammersmith Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Cathnor Park, 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 Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery's approach is Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Outstanding and quality of education Outstanding.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/)
- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/s/Fee-Sheet-September-2026.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says that once a place is confirmed, staff are in touch about 3 months before the start date with settling-in information. A call or home visit is then arranged to plan the child's personal settling-in days, and settling-in sessions are offered.

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/register)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/s/Fee-Sheet-September-2026.pdf)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/s/Fee-Sheet-September-2026.pdf)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)

### Safety

Ofsted found safeguarding effective in 2025.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/register)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://twohandspreschool.com/fees)

### Getting a place

Its website says families can book a tour if wanted, complete the online registration form and pay the £100 non-refundable registration fee. If a place is offered, the parent contract must be signed and the £1000 deposit paid within 7 days. The nursery has a waiting list and requires 12 weeks' notice to leave; it accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Coverdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Flora Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Addison Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Vanessa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bute House Preparatory School for Girls |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hammersmith Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hammersmith-day-nursery-and-pre-school-143795) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [One World Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-world-montessori-nursery-2496687) | Good | £66 | 08:00–16:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [One World Montessori Nursery Focus Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-world-montessori-nursery-focus-group-2736286) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Olympia](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-olympia-2778686) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Goldhawk Road Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-goldhawk-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-2756061) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bo Peep Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bo-peep-nursery-2742027) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Two Hands Preschool cost?

Two Hands Preschool publishes these fees: full day £132 for all ages, per month £2,337 for all ages and per month £2,668 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Two Hands Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Two Hands Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Two Hands Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Two Hands Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Two Hands Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Two Hands Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Two Hands Preschool's opening hours?

Two Hands Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Two Hands Preschool open all year?

Two Hands Preschool is open 46 weeks a year.

### What ages does Two Hands Preschool take?

Two Hands Preschool takes children aged from 18 months.

### What is Two Hands Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Two Hands Preschool Outstanding at its inspection on 5 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Two Hands Preschool take?

Two Hands Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Two Hands Preschool?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Two Hands Preschool.

### Does Two Hands Preschool accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Two Hands Preschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Two Hands Preschool?

Yes. Two Hands Preschool lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £1,000.

### What approach does Two Hands Preschool follow?

Two Hands Preschool's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired.

### Does Two Hands Preschool have outdoor space?

Two Hands Preschool lists: Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Two Hands Preschool?

Goldhawk Road is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2710047)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (twohandspreschool.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://twohandspreschool.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Two+Hands+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJo8BgcywPdkgRKCQBQ7N8Fzw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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