Oak Lane Day Nursery And Pre School
Good★ 4.8 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Twickenham for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Open since 2016, with 75 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Richmond upon Thames
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Richmond upon Thames from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TW1 3PAWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 14 September 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 4 August 2026 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 14 August 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 18 November 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 3 May 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children feel safe and happy in the nursery. They confidently move around and they know where to find the resources for exploration. The staff and leaders place a high value on attachment and there is a well-established key-person system, which is evident in the interactions between staff and children. Staff are caring, warm and responsive to all children and they treat children's needs as a priority.
When children are sad or frustrated, they can seek comfort from the staff as a result of their strong, trusting bond. Staff welcome children and parents with great enthusiasm, and parents speak highly about all staff members.
Staff know each child's skills and interests well and they understand how to extend their abilities further. Children take delight in their achievements and are proud to share with others. For example, children can display their handwriting and art in their classrooms. They learn how to persist and keep on trying in a positive way.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- further support staff's teaching strategies to ensure consistency in children's use of language in expressing emotions n continue to strengthen younger children's personal experiences to improve their understanding of the wider community and the world around them.
- 3 May 2024Good
- 26 June 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Oak Lane Day Nursery And Pre School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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