Full-day nursery in Greenhill, Harrow
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd
The Cadet Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, HA1 2QA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Behaviour and routinesStrong standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
What Ofsted says it does well
“Children make clear and sustained progress from their starting points in all areas of learning.”
“Leaders have established a calm, respectful and well-structured environment where expectations for behaviour are clearly understood and consistently applied.”
“Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of the quality of the curriculum and teaching and make informed decisions to strengthen practice.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“Leaders should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards.”
“They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known (or previously known) to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 9 April 2026. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £128.57£12.24 an hour | £50.30 |
| 2-year-olds | £117.39£11.18 an hour | £46.07 |
| 3 and over | £99.76£9.50 an hour | £37.99 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Registration fee
- £40
- Deposit
- £150
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
The Cadet Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, HA1 2QA · More nurseries in HA1
Stations
- Harrow-on-the-Hill12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Harrow & Wealdstone13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Kenton16 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Hindes Road, Safari Cinema and Harrow Town Centre / St John's Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Kenton Recreation Ground8 min walk
- Lowlands Recreation Ground12 min walk
- Playground9 min walk
- Perceval Square Play Area playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Harrow there are about 3.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Activetime Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at The Cadet Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, HA1 2QA, in Greenhill, Harrow. It is registered for 76 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £99.76 to £128.57 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 29 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching 'Strong standard' and achievement 'Strong standard'. Its website says the nursery offers SEND support, Makaton signing, a sensory room and an inclusive setting. Its website also lists children's yoga, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities.
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the setting is nut-free, breakfast is provided and healthy snacks are provided, while parents provide packed lunch.
- Nut-free settingSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling-in sessions are arranged so that you and your child can get to know staff and the routine. Your child is introduced to their key person, and the management team goes through the daily routine.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met.
Extras and activities
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says applicants submit the registration form and pack with the £40 non-refundable registration fee, and pay a £150 refundable deposit at booking. Settling-in dates are arranged once the form is received. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activetime Day Nursery LtdThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £99.76 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Happy Days NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
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| College Road Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:30–12:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| First Years Pre School LtdFull-day nursery | Requires improvement | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 9 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Active Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–17:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 under 0.1 miles
- Alpha Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- Seva Education Central Harrow ages 5–16 0.3 miles
- Norbury School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.4 miles
- Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.4 miles
- Harmony Primary School ages 5–11 0.4 miles
- Marlborough Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.5 miles
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd cost?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd publishes these fees: full day £128.57 for under 2s, half day £50.30 for under 2s, half day £75.46 for under 2s, half day £62.88 for under 2s, full day £117.39 for 2-year-olds, half day £46.07 for 2-year-olds, half day £69.11 for 2-year-olds, half day £57.60 for 2-year-olds, full day £99.76 for 3 and over, half day £37.99 for 3 and over, half day £57 for 3 and over and half day £47.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Activetime Day Nursery Ltd offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Activetime Day Nursery Ltd offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Activetime Day Nursery Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Activetime Day Nursery Ltd's opening hours?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Activetime Day Nursery Ltd open all year?
Yes, Activetime Day Nursery Ltd is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd take?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Activetime Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd was inspected on 9 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Activetime Day Nursery Ltd take?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Activetime Day Nursery Ltd?
Meals are not included in the fees at Activetime Day Nursery Ltd.
Does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Activetime Day Nursery Ltd accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Activetime Day Nursery Ltd?
Yes. Activetime Day Nursery Ltd lists a registration fee of £40 and a deposit of £150.
Does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd have outdoor space?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd lists: Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.
Does Activetime Day Nursery Ltd support children with SEND?
Activetime Day Nursery Ltd lists: SEND support, Makaton signing, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Activetime Day Nursery Ltd?
Harrow-on-the-Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.activetimedaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2773142 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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