# Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School

Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 294 High Street, London, W3 9BJ, in Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 36 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It is run by V, D's & Every Kid's Dreams Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey478815  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 294 High Street, London, W3 9BJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8993 5690
- Website: https://littleinventorsmontessori.co.uk/
- Run by: [V, D's & Every Kid's Dreams Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/v-ds-and-every-kids-dreams-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY478815

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478815

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2014 (Reference EY478815). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478815)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478815)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478815)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1034035)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Ealing that publish fees charge £70–£130 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 294 High Street, London, W3 9BJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508502,-0.276683

- Station: Acton Town, 0.4 miles, step-free access
- Station: Ealing Common, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Acton Central, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Woodlands, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Twyford Crescent Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Springfield Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mill Hill Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Heathfield Nature Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Ealing there are about 3.9 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


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://littleinventorsmontessori.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://littleinventorsmontessori.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Tree School |  | 3–11 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Snowflake School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Greek Primary School of London |  | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| South Acton Childrens Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Acton Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Foot Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foot-steps-day-nursery-ey401091) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Castle Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-castle-preschool-ltd-2823689) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Miyabi Yochien](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miyabi-yochien-2574975) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Cybertots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cybertots-limited-118134) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2881140) |  |  | 08:50–14:50 | 0.3 miles |
| [Big Dippers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-dippers-preschool-2750333) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School Good at its inspection on 2 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Does Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by V, D's & Every Kid's Dreams Nurseries Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What approach does Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School follow?

Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### What is the nearest station to Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Acton Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 020 8993 5690 and visit littleinventorsmontessori.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478815)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littleinventorsmontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littleinventorsmontessori.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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