Little Leaders Stonegrove

Community Centre, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware HA8 8BN
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  • Little Leaders Stonegrove, Edgware
At Little Leaders Stonegrove, the vision is to provide a fun, clean and happy environment where the children can learn through play, supported by competent and kind teachers. Children have the freedom to explore, to laugh, to play, to question, to explore - to be children.

They benefit from extracurricular activities such as cooking classes, yoga, Zumba and Boogie Mites phonics.

There is a strong partnership with parents: home learning, a library with books and story bags to take home, Open Nursery events where parents come and do activities or just spend time in the nursery, open days, and parents information evenings.

The nursery is based in a community centre and it is building partnerships with the local community - shared activities, classes and visits.

There is CCTV indoors and outdoors.

The nursery offers 5 meals a day, cooked on-site by their qualified and experienced nursery chef. They offer vegetarian meals and serve eggs. They also cater for allergies and special diets.

All the staff members are trained in safeguarding/ child protection, food safety, paediatric first aid and a range of various courses related to childcare, education and health and safety.

Little Leaders Stonegrove offers all-day sessions (8am to 6pm), shorter days for 30 hours funding (9.00am to 4.30pm), mornings (8am to 1pm) and afternoons (1pm to 6pm). They also offer funded places - 15 hours and 30 hours a week for children over 9 months old.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Copcea (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • FULL DAYS (8am to 6pm):   


    Under 2's
    Daily fee - £104.00
    Full week discounted fee (10% off) - £468.00
    (Per Day - £93.60)


    2 years old
    Daily fee - £97.00
    Full week discounted fee - £437.00
    (Per Day - £87.40)


    Over 3s
    Daily fee - £92.00
    Full week discounted fee - £414.00
    Per Day - £82.80
       
                      
    Morning Sessions (8am to 1pm):
    Daily fee
    Under 2's - £58.00
    2 years old - £55.00
    3 - 5 years old - £52.00      
       
       
    Afternoon Sessions (1pm to 6pm):
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    Under 2's - £53.00
    2 years old - £50.00
    3 - 5 years old - £47.00


    Reduced days (for 30 hours funding only) 9.00am-4.30pm   
    under 2's   £85.00
    2 years old   £80.00
    3 - 5 years old   £75.00


    A minimum of four sessions is required – 4 half days or 2 full days.
    15 or 30 hours a week funded spaces available for children 9 months old to 4 years old.
    Concessions for siblings within our nursery is at the rate of 10% of the older child’s fees.
    Ad-hoc fee per hour, depending on availability: £12.00 (under 2s), £11.00 (2-3s), £10.00 (3-5s)
    The fees include all the meals – 5 meals in a full day. For funded only sessions the voluntary cost is £5 for 1 lunch and £3 for 1 tea.

  • We accept funding for children over 9 months old (30 hours a week for working families), tax-free childcare scheme, student finance.


    We offer a 10% per month sibling discount.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • There is a free car park for visitors and parents. The car registration number must be registered on arrival.

Little Leaders Stonegrove Reviews (40)

9.9

Little Leaders Stonegrove has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Leaders Stonegrove has 40 reviews.

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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with my son's development at the nursery. When he started in September he could hardly speak but now is able to make a full sentence and express himself through words which used to be through crying in the past. His behaviour and manners have also improved and I believe that it's due
to the care and attention from his teachers at the nursery. I am very grateful for everything that his teachers have done to support his progress.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you very much. We aim to support the children and our families fully and we are pleased to see that our efforts pay off.
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Review from Vinny V (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Little Leaders at 10 months and she absolutely loves it there. The teachers are amazing and so caring. I do not have to worry as I know she is in great care and happy all the time when she is at nursery. They have a lot of fantastic activities such as finger painting, animal rescue
and recently had ducklings hatching at the nursery, which was an amazing opportunity for her.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind words. We are working effortlessly to provide fantastic experiences for our children and it is great to see they are appreciated.
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Review from B A (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Little Leaders at Stonegrove. Especially under the manager's management, we have seen amazing changes, policies and initiatives. Our little one really enjoys nursery, he goes in with a huge smile and comes back home with a smile. We also really appreciate the staffs attentiveness
and communication on every small detail - this doesn’t go unnoticed!
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your review. The children's smiles are indeed the best part of our job.
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Review from L M (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started at Little Leaders Stonegrove. He loves coming to the nursery and the pictures we get show some amazing activities. All the staff are very friendly and couldn't be more welcoming.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
It is great to see children settle in so quickly and smoothly. It is a pleasure having your son with us. Thank you for your kind words.
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Review from Nadia G (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I must say Little Leaders was the best nursery that my son has ever been, the care and attention that my son has, I really appreciate it, my son absolute loves being there and the staff are always very polite and helpful.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to us.
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Review from Szandra I (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 4-year-old son has been attending this nursery for 3 years now and we are extremely happy with the nursery. It is not just about happiness, staff are highly experienced, warm and always provide the best for us. We love all of the teachers. They are always welcoming and happy. Very much recommend
it to other parents.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your appreciative words. 3 years is a lot in a 4-year-old's life! We are pleased that we have maintained high standards during all these years.
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Review from Shan W (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Leaders when she was 8 months old and now she's almost three. We really like this nursery because everyone there is so nice and easy to talk to. It's a place where I feel relaxed and my daughter enjoys going there every day. The management has been really helpful too, especially
when we were considering private school options for next year. So, my husband and I are really happy and next year we will send our newborn son there too.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are proud to support the children`s learning at a level that is comparable to a private school. We are looking forward to having your little one with us too.
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Review from Ailsa M (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 10 months old, she is now 3.5. Since the day she started, she has always been happy and excited to attend and as a parent, I have always felt reassured and that she was in safe hands. The nursery has such a great variety of daily activities such
as yoga, arts and crafts, pet week and recently helping out with an allotment locally which my daughter takes such pride in. I can't thank this nursery enough for giving me the best nursery experience for my daughter. There's nothing better than feeling like your child is in the safest hands.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
It is great to hear such positive views of our nursery, especially from families that have been with us for a long time. Thank you.
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Review from Veronica C (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found a wonderful nursery for our child. The staff there are extremely attentive and have provided us with a lot of support, especially given that our child was born prematurely and has some difficulties with walking and speech (he is now 2 years old). The manager of the nursery has been particularly
helpful, sending referral letters for us and working with us to create an improvement plan.
Although we initially faced some challenges, our son is now flourishing at the nursery. He is even eating his food normally, which has been a struggle for us at home. The app is also a great tool for us, allowing us to monitor our child's activities and well-being.
Additionally, we enjoy seeing photos and videos of the children engaging in various activities. Overall, we are very happy with our experience at the nursery and would highly recommend it to others.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you very much for your kind words. We aim high for all of our children, but we are particularly thrilled to see the difference we make for the children who need some additional support. We are…read more
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Review from Monica C (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has flourished since joining Little Leaders. She joined Little Leaders in January 2024 and was not speaking English at the time as we wanted her to focus on her native language. I was pleasantly surprised to see how soon after she started speaking English, singing songs, every day she would
come home with something new and with lots of artwork she was doing. We are always being kept in the loop of their daily activities, parents can join children on the first week of the month to see how they are doing in the nursery setting. I actually took my in-laws who were visiting us and they loved to see my daughter surrounded by children in the nursery. All the nursery nurses are very attentive to the children's needs. I love their activities, their garden and all other activities at the allotment, care home, I think these initiatives are brilliant. I am so happy to have found this nursery and my daughter loves it so much, she even wants to go during the weekend.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind words. It is amazing to be able to offer all of these experiences to our children!
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Review from Marta S (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started the nursery in 2023 and she is super happy there. For me as a parent, I couldn't think of any other nursery that takes care of the kids this good and provides lots and lots of fun activities and games. Also, parents and family members can come and read stories to kids as well as
play games with them. The nursery is really nice inside with lots of stations like a hair salon or an airport so the kids can do role play. I really recommend Little Leaders to anyone who wants their kids to be well looked after. The management is amazing and really helpful with everything as I know things can get confusing with registration and term dates. I would give them 10 stars if I could.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
It is great to hear all the positives that you have about our nursery. Thank you very much!
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Review from Serveh M (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had a bad experience before, but she has been happy since the time of being in Little Leaders Nursery even from the first day. She’s been more confident, more independent and more developed. The staff are amazing, kind and respectful. Lovely manager has been trying to make the environment
safe and fun for children specifically my daughter. I definitely recommend this nursery. Appreciate the team.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
It is great to hear such great feedback. It is an absolute pleasure to have your daughter in our care and to offer her the education, care and affection that she (and all the children) deserves.
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Review from Himesh P (Father of Child) published on 2 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going here for the past 2 years and we couldn't be happier with the facilities, staff and all-round caring and nurturing atmosphere we've come to take for granted here. We are extremely well informed on my child's progress and the staff really went above and beyond when it came to his
potty training. We are beyond grateful for the wonderful and welcoming staff here! My son is genuinely excited to go to nursery every single day, and we are so happy that he's thriving here.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you very much for your kind appreciative words. We are delighted to be able to offer such high-quality services to our community.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is very happy, he made friends and learned a lot of new things.
The staff are very very kind and the children love the teachers.
We are really happy that we chose Little Leaders Nursery for our son.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to see that we are making a difference to the children in our care.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has excelled at Little Leaders since joining at the age of 10 months till now (almost 3 years old). The combination of care and nurturing alongside structure and routine has really helped his growth and development of character.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
It is great to see children grow with us and turn into amazing pre-schoolers. Thank you for your trust!
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Review from G K (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery and great staff. My child started in September and I can see that she is learning a lot since then. Very much recommend it to other parents. I will definitely be bringing my second child here soon.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind words and we can`t wait to welcome your little one to our nursery!
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Review from Nely P (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had my child here for 11 months. He is learning, having fun, the environment is clean and bright and the food is nutritious. With the recent change of manager there are many opportunities for parents to get involved in the nursery life, to actually go in and spend time with the children, which
speaks volumes about the nursery's transparency and true openness. Baby number 2 is on the way and he/she will definitely be attending Little Leaders Nursery.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind words! We can't wait to have baby with us as well.
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Review from O J (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children at the nursery and have seen the place go from strength to strength, especially in the last couple of months under new management. We value and appreciate all the new changes, and the kids love going to the nursery every day.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind comments. I am happy that the nursery is thriving and the changes that we made are appreciated. It is a pleasure looking after your little ones.
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Review from Neel M (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 4-year-old daughter has been attending this nursery for 2 years now and we are very pleased with the level of care, safeguarding and development she has experienced at the nursery. The staff are warm and welcoming and always happy to engage with parents and the open plan format has really helped
accelerate our daughter’s development.
Our daughter enjoys the vast array of creative activities and role-play stations the nursery offers along with seasonal celebrations and education. The nursery also has a fully covered outdoor garden area with plenty of outdoor space for the children to get much-needed fresh air.
All in all, a great nursery, with fabulous staff and modern facilities.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind comments. It is lovely to see that our hard work is appreciated.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery for the last 2 years since he was 11 months old. I have peace of mind when I drop him off as I know he will be well looked after and that he will be happy.
All the staff listen to any concerns/requests parents make, and it's clear that they have all the children's
best interests at heart when making decisions.
The place has a very family and caring atmosphere, and it is focused on learning through activities and fun.
My husband and I are super happy with our choice of nursery.
Reply from Laura Copcea, Nursery Manager at Little Leaders Stonegrove
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation. It is always rewarding to see how our babies transform into confident preschoolers in our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.871)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.871) out of 10 for Little Leaders Stonegrove is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.871 for Little Leaders Stonegrove is calculated as follows: ( (392 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 443 Ratings = 4.871
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Leaders Stonegrove is based on 37 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 37 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

9 Child Vacancies

Posted: 11 Nov 2025

Vacancies across all age groups, for full days or half days - mornings and afternoons. We have a few vacancies for term-time only bookings for children over 2. We accept funding for children over 9 months old, 30 hours a week for 38 weeks (stretched for the entire year). We support and advise parents how to apply for 30 hours for working families and for the tax-free childcare scheme.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

An experienced manager with 16 years of hands-on experience in Early Years, 9 years of experience as a manager, trained to EYPS and QTS level, first aider, and SENCO.

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Christine

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

An experienced level 3 practitioner who leads the preschool room, being paediatric first aid trained, fire marshal, designated safeguarding officer, level 3 trained SENCO.

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