# Apple Tree Day Nursery

Apple Tree Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 44 College Hill Road, Harrow, HA3 7HE, in Wealdstone, Harrow. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Apple Tree Day Nursery (UK) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-day-nursery-ey290042  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 44 College Hill Road, Harrow, HA3 7HE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8416 0478
- Website: http://www.appletree-nursery.com/
- Run by: [Apple Tree Day Nursery (UK) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-tree-day-nursery-uk-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY290042

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 July 2022, 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/EY290042

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY290042). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290042)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290042)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290042)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/276643)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Harrow that publish fees charge £70–£128.57 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: 44 College Hill Road, Harrow, HA3 7HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.603801,-0.330785

- Station: Harrow & Wealdstone, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrow Weald Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/curriculum)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/curriculum)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/curriculum)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/our-nurseries/harrow-weald)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/our-nurseries)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/our-nurseries/harrow-weald)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://appletree-nursery.com/health-wellbeing)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weald Rise Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Belmont School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Whitefriars School | All-through | 3–18 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Helix Education Centre |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hujjat Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Cedars Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [BishopKen Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bishopken-montessori-nursery-2817431) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Treehouse Nurseries and Pre school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-nurseries-and-pre-school-2856312) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Growing Stars Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-stars-nursery-ey477688) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Montrose Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montrose-pre-school-509061) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [All Saints Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-508999) | Good |  | 09:30–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Apple Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-tree-montessori-ey498815) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Apple Tree Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Apple Tree Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Apple Tree Day Nursery's opening hours?

Apple Tree Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Apple Tree Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Tree Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Tree Day Nursery take?

Apple Tree Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Tree Day Nursery?

Apple Tree Day Nursery is run by Apple Tree Day Nursery (UK) Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Apple Tree Day Nursery follow?

Apple Tree Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Apple Tree Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Apple Tree Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Tree Day Nursery?

Harrow & Wealdstone is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Tree Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8416 0478 and visit www.appletree-nursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY290042)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.appletree-nursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.appletree-nursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Tree+Montessori+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJj4I3xYYUdkgRGD1082rG44g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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