Nurseries and childcare in Willesden
We know of 19 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Willesden. 3 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 3 of 3 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1.5 miles of the middle of Willesden
- Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing CentreGood or better Improved significantly (2025) · 0.6 mi
- College Green School and ServicesGood or better Report card Sept 2026: Exceptional in every area · 0.8 mi · phone and directions
- Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing CentreGood or better Improved significantly (2025) · 1.1 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Willesden, nearest first
- The New Millennium Day Centre Child care and day care · 0.4 miles 1 Robson Ave, London, NW10 3SG Call
- Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles Saint Mary’s Parish Centre, Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2TS 5 Call
- Curzon Crescent Children's Centre Preschool · 0.6 miles Curzon Cres, London, NW10 9SD Call
- Abbey Nursery School Elementary school · 0.8 miles 100 Cricklewood Baptist Church, Sneyd Road, London, NW2 6AN 5 Call
- College Green Nursery School and Services School · 0.8 miles 161 College Rd, London, NW10 3PH Call
- Nicoll Road Nursery Preschool · 0.9 miles Nicoll Rd, London, NW10 5 Call
- 8 Till 6 Eagle Nursery Preschool · 0.9 miles 32 Woodheyes Rd, London, NW10 9DB 5 Call
- Neasden Montessori School Preschool · 1.0 miles St Catherine's Church, Dudden Hill Ln, London, NW10 1QB Call
- Busy Bees at Cricklewood Child care and day care · 1.1 miles 11 Oaklands Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 6GS
- The Beehive on Queens Park Montessori School Preschool · 1.2 miles 147 Chevening Rd, London, NW6 6DZ Call
- Dandelions Nursery School Home service · 1.2 miles 134-136, Mortimer Rd, London, NW10 5SN Call
- Kensal Green Under Fives Group Child care and day care · 1.2 miles Mortimer Rd, London, NW10 5 Call
- Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Ltd Day care preschool · 1.2 miles Saint Mary's Parish Centre, London, NW10 2TS Call
- Our Lady of Grace R C Infant & Nursery School Elementary school · 1.2 miles Dollis Hill Ave, London, NW2 Call
- Bodhi Tree Nursery Day care preschool · 1.3 miles Shoot Up Hill, London, London, NW2 3QB Call
- Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori Preschool · 1.3 miles 107 Fordwych Rd, London, NW2 3TL Call
- Little Fellows Day Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Fellows Square, Wilkinson Cl, London, NW2 Call
- Childcare Pathways Nursery Preschool · 1.4 miles Aylesbury Street, London, MK12 Call
- Residential Care Services Child care and day care · 1.5 miles Sayer House Unit 5, London, NW2 7JN Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Willesden?
We know of 19 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Willesden, including 3 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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