# Activetime Day Nursery Ltd

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/activetime-day-nursery-ltd-2773142  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Cadet Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, HA1 2QA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 76
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07575 801623
- Website: http://www.activetimedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2773142

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773142

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 9 April 2026:

- Does well: "Children make clear and sustained progress from their starting points in all areas of learning."
- Does well: "Leaders have established a calm, respectful and well-structured environment where expectations for behaviour are clearly understood and consistently applied."
- Does well: "Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of the quality of the curriculum and teaching and make informed decisions to strengthen practice."
- Should do better: "Leaders should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards."
- Should do better: "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."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773142

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2024 (Reference 2773142). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773142)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773142)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773142)

## 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 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £40
- Deposit: £150

Source: nursery website (https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: The Cadet Centre, Elmgrove Road, Harrow, HA1 2QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.585064,-0.331042

- Station: Harrow-on-the-Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: Harrow & Wealdstone, 0.5 miles
- Station: Kenton, 0.6 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kenton Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lowlands Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Perceval Square Play Area, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 setting (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/%20Time%20Table%20Christmas%202026.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers daily outdoor play, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips.

- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20timetbale%20January%202023.pdf)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/2773142_1_%20Harrow%20Ofsted%20Report%20April%202026.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/%20Time%20Table%20Christmas%202026.pdf)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/2773142_1_%20Harrow%20Ofsted%20Report%20April%202026.pdf)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/2773142_1_%20Harrow%20Ofsted%20Report%20April%202026.pdf)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/2773142_1_%20Harrow%20Ofsted%20Report%20April%202026.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/2773142_1_%20Harrow%20Ofsted%20Report%20April%202026.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found safeguarding standards met.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/881f6d29-af62-4f9c-a45a-69687664e5ff/Activetime%20Day%20Nursery%20Limited%20Informa-5baed01.pdf)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Jerome Church of England Bilingual School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Alpha Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Seva Education Central Harrow |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Norbury School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harmony Primary School |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-ey548976) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Little Stars Harrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-little-stars-harrow-ey542344) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [TODDLE IN GROUP](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddle-in-group-509008) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [College Road Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/college-road-pre-school-509103) | Good |  | 09:30–12:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [First Years Pre School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-years-pre-school-ltd-2699448) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Active Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/active-montessori-day-nursery-2711972) | Good |  | 08:30–17:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2773142)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.activetimedaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.activetimedaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Activetime+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJa-dhlT8TdkgRBUEIjO8U_84)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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