Rooks Heath Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in South Harrow for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 2003, with 42 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 Harrow
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Harrow 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
HA2 8EBWhat 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.
Ofsted inspector, 24 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this friendly and welcoming nursery. They are treated with kindness and respect by the staff, who listen to them and value what they have to say. Children show they feel safe and secure as they confidently leave their parents at the door. They happily participate in activities and demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. For example, children focus intently as they squeeze out different-coloured paints. They follow instructions to carefully fold and unfold their paper. They are filled with wonder to discover that the colours have combined to create a beautiful butterfly print.
Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. They teach them to be independent and confident about what they can do. Children learn good hygiene routines and begin to manage their own personal care. For instance, staff organise regular visits from a dentist to help children understand how to look after their teeth. Children enjoy their time together and develop good friendships. They are helpful and willingly assist with tasks, such as tidying away the toys. Children go on regular outings within their local area, such as to the local library and market. This helps children to learn about their community and to develop a sense of belonging.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to review and improve the organisation of group activities, to ensure that they consistently support all children's learning and enjoyment.
- 24 February 2023Good
- 10 May 2017Good
- 12 May 2016Needs improvement
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Rooks Heath Nursery
- 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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