Nurseries in Willesden
Willesden has 62 settings and 1,882 places, across the NW10 and NW2 postcode districts. The area also takes in Harlesden, Neasden and Dollis Hill.
By type: day nurseries 32, school nursery classes 24, pre-schools 2, nursery schools 3 and independent schools with early years provision 1. Settings with Montessori in the name: 7.
Settings by nearest station: Harlesden 13, Neasden 11, Willesden Green 8, Dollis Hill 7 and Willesden Junction 6. Dollis Hill, Willesden Green and Neasden are the Tube stations listed for the area.
Under the previous framework the counts are 22 Good and 2 Outstanding. Settings with a new report card: 5; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 1. Settings not yet inspected: 5. For the borough list, see the highest-rated nurseries in Brent and Brent nursery fees.
Willesden in numbers
62
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 32
- School nursery classes
- 24
- Nursery schools
- 3
- Pre-schools
- 2
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- Registered places
- 1,882
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 5
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 22
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 5
Every setting in Willesden
62 of 62 settings in Willesden
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 till 6 Eagle NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for 8 till 6 Eagle Nursery | NW10 | 50 places | Good | Neasden 550 m1.5 km from centre |
| Abbey Nursery School LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Abbey Nursery School Limited | NW2 | 55 places | Good | Willesden Green 730 m940 m from centre |
| Anson Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Anson Primary School | NW2 | — | School inspection | Willesden Green 530 m1.1 km from centre |
| Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Primary School | NW2 | — | Early years: Good | Dollis Hill 910 m1.1 km from centre |
| Braintcroft E-ACT Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Braintcroft E-ACT Primary Academy | NW2 | — | Early years: Good | Neasden 1.2 km1.8 km from centre |
| Brentfield Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brentfield Primary School | NW10 | — | School inspection | Stonebridge Park 920 m2.1 km from centre |
| Brondesbury Park Synagogue NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Brondesbury Park Synagogue Nursery | NW2 | 55 places | Good | Willesden Green 420 m760 m from centre |
| Bubbly Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Bubbly Nursery Ltd | NW10 | 38 places | Good | Dollis Hill 490 m380 m from centre |
| Busy Bees at CricklewoodDay nurseryOfsted report for Busy Bees at Cricklewood | NW2 | 110 places | Not yet inspected | Cricklewood 350 m1.4 km from centre |
| Busybees at HarlesdenDay nurseryOfsted report for Busybees at Harlesden | NW10 | 76 places | Good | Willesden Junction 910 m1.2 km from centre |
| College Green School and ServicesNursery schoolOfsted report for College Green School and Services | NW10 | — | Early years: na | Kensal Rise 560 m1.5 km from centre |
| College Nursery School & ServicesDay nurseryOfsted report for College Nursery School & Services | NW10 | 41 places | Outstanding | Kensal Rise 560 m1.5 km from centre |
| Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Convent of Jesus and Mary RC Infant School | NW2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Willesden Green 330 m540 m from centre |
| Crickets Montessori Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Crickets Montessori Nursery School | NW2 | 60 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Kilburn 240 m1.8 km from centre |
| Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre | NW10 | — | Good | Neasden 1.0 km1.2 km from centre |
| Cute Little Angel's Baby UnitDay nurseryOfsted report for Cute Little Angel's Baby Unit | NW10 | 11 places | Not yet inspected | Harlesden 510 m1.7 km from centre |
| Donnington Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Donnington Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Good | Willesden Green 1.1 km890 m from centre |
| Excelsior Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Excelsior Nursery Limited | NW10 | 50 places | Good | Harlesden 390 m1.8 km from centre |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre | NW10 | — | Good | Harlesden 690 m2.0 km from centre |
| Furness Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Furness Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: expected | Willesden Junction 390 m1.8 km from centre |
| Gladstone Park Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gladstone Park Primary School | NW10 | — | School inspection | Dollis Hill 550 m310 m from centre |
| Happy Hands Montessori Nursery LtdDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Happy Hands Montessori Nursery Ltd | NW10 | 70 places | Good | Neasden 550 m1.1 km from centre |
| Happy Stars Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Happy Stars Day Nursery | NW10 | 30 places | Good | Willesden Green 710 m380 m from centre |
| Harlesden Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Harlesden Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: needs_attention | Harlesden 270 m2.0 km from centre |
| Hephzibah Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Hephzibah Day Nursery | NW10 | 60 places | Good | Stonebridge Park 850 m2.2 km from centre |
| John Keble CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Keble CofE Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Good | Willesden Junction 680 m1.6 km from centre |
| Kensal Green Under FivesDay nurseryOfsted report for Kensal Green Under Fives | NW10 | 25 places | Good | Kensal Green 150 m2.2 km from centre |
| Kidz 1st Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Kidz 1st Day Nursery | NW10 | 90 places | Good | Harlesden 130 m2.1 km from centre |
| Leopold Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Leopold Primary School | NW10 | — | School inspection | Dollis Hill 1.0 km1.1 km from centre |
| Little Aisha NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Aisha Nursery | NW10 | 75 places | Not yet inspected | Harlesden 670 m1.9 km from centre |
| Little Aisha NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Aisha Nursery | NW10 | 60 places | Not yet inspected | Neasden 800 m2.0 km from centre |
| Little Angels Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Angels Nursery Ltd | NW10 | 31 places | Good | Willesden Junction 590 m1.7 km from centre |
| Little Donnington PlaygroupPre-schoolOfsted report for Little Donnington Playgroup | NW10 | 23 places | Good | Willesden Green 1.2 km910 m from centre |
| Little TigersDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Tigers | NW10 | 84 places | Good | Park Royal 430 m4.0 km from centre |
| Little Vines Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Vines Day Nursery | NW10 | 52 places | Not yet inspected | Harlesden 890 m1.5 km from centre |
| Living Spring Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Living Spring Nursery Limited | NW2 | 72 places | Outstanding | Cricklewood 860 m1.2 km from centre |
| Maple Walk SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW10 | — | School inspection | Willesden Junction 770 m1.5 km from centre |
| Mitchell Brook Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Mitchell Brook Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Neasden 830 m1.5 km from centre |
| Mora Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Mora Primary School | NW2 | — | Early years: Good | Cricklewood 790 m1.2 km from centre |
| N Family Club Dollis HillDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Dollis Hill | NW10 | 80 places | Good | Dollis Hill 420 m830 m from centre |
| Neasden Montessori SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Neasden Montessori School | NW10 | 60 places | Strong in 2 of 6 areas | Neasden 440 m1.4 km from centre |
| Newfield Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Newfield Primary School | NW10 | — | School inspection | Dollis Hill 1.1 km1.0 km from centre |
| Nicoll Road Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Nicoll Road Nursery School | NW10 | 50 places | Good | Harlesden 490 m1.8 km from centre |
| Northview Junior and Infant SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Northview Junior and Infant School | NW10 | — | Early years: expected | Neasden 310 m1.1 km from centre |
| Nuffy Bear Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery | NW2 | 34 places | Good | Willesden Green 620 m1.1 km from centre |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School | NW2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Brent Cross West 610 m1.6 km from centre |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | NW10 | — | School inspection | Harlesden 690 m2.3 km from centre |
| Park Royal Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Park Royal Montessori Nursery | NW10 | 45 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Park Royal 1.0 km3.4 km from centre |
| Princess Frederica CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Princess Frederica CofE Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Good | Kensal Green 270 m2.0 km from centre |
| Queens Park Montessori and Sakutu Montessori School ClubDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Queens Park Montessori and Sakutu Montessori School Club | NW2 | 26 places | Good | Brent Cross West 510 m1.7 km from centre |
| St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Andrew and St Francis CofE Primary School | NW2 | — | School inspection | Dollis Hill 350 m170 m from centre |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Harlesden 1.0 km1.3 km from centre |
| St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School | NW10 | — | School inspection | Neasden 1.1 km2.3 km from centre |
| St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary's CofE Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Good | Neasden 670 m1.2 km from centre |
| St Michael's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for St Michael's Nursery | NW10 | 76 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Willesden Junction 400 m1.9 km from centre |
| St. Michael's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for St. Michael's Nursery | NW10 | 55 places | Good | Harlesden 480 m1.9 km from centre |
| St. Michaels /St. Matthews NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for St. Michaels /St. Matthews Nursery | NW10 | 46 places | Good | Harlesden 830 m1.4 km from centre |
| The Stonebridge SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for The Stonebridge School | NW10 | — | Early years: Good | Harlesden 620 m2.3 km from centre |
| Treetops NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Treetops Nursery | NW10 | 108 places | Good | Kensal Rise 1.0 km1.2 km from centre |
| Wetherby House Montessori Kensal RiseDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Rise | NW10 | 35 places | Good | Kensal Green 380 m2.0 km from centre |
| Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village LtdDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Wetherby House Montessori Kensal Village Ltd | NW10 | 49 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Kensal Rise 200 m1.8 km from centre |
| Wykeham Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Wykeham Primary School | NW10 | — | Early years: Good | Neasden 940 m2.0 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- NW2 14 settings
- NW10 48 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Dollis Hill | Underground | 7 |
| Willesden Green | Underground | 7 |
| Neasden | Underground | 6 |
Nurseries in Willesden: questions
How many nurseries are there in Willesden, Harlesden and Neasden?
62 settings, with 1,882 places, across the NW10 and NW2 postcode districts.
Which Willesden nurseries are rated highly?
Settings with a new report card: 5; strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas: 1. On the old scale, 2 are Outstanding and 22 Good. Each can be checked via its Ofsted report link.
What are the nearest stations?
Settings by nearest station: Harlesden 13, Neasden 11, Willesden Green 8, Dollis Hill 7 and Willesden Junction 6.
Is there a nursery school in Willesden?
Maintained nursery schools in the area: 3. They are local-authority schools for under-fives, reported through their school inspections rather than as childcare.
Are there Montessori nurseries in Willesden?
Settings with Montessori in the name: 7. See the London Montessori list.
How do I get free hours for a child in Willesden?
Willesden is in Brent, so the council's rules apply: a GOV.UK code for working-parent hours and a council application for two-year-olds. See free childcare in Brent.