Full-day nursery in Acton, Ealing
Ark Start South Acton
All Saints Church, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8AX · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- About 300 m (4 min walk) from South Acton station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
- Meals
- £3.80
- Meals
- £2.55
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- 08:00–17:30
- Ages
- from 9 months
- Weeks open
- 48 a year
Getting there
All Saints Church, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8AX · More nurseries in W3
Stations
- South ActonNo step-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Chiswick Park13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Acton CentralNo step-free access13 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including Newton Avenue, All Saints Road and Wilkinson Way.
Parks and playgrounds
- Mill Hill Park4 min walk
- Bollo Brook Park5 min walk
- Southfield Recreation Ground6 min walk
- West Park8 min walk
- Beaconsfield Gardens9 min walk
- Playground1 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Ark Start South Acton is a full-day nursery at All Saints Church, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8AX, in Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 59 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It is run by Ark UK Programmes.
Run by Ark UK Programmes (company), which runs 9 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website names Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired and in-the-moment planning as its approaches. Cooking activities are named on its website as an activity.
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Reggio Emilia inspiredSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. The meal charge is £2.55 per half day.
Outdoors
The nursery's website lists local outings and trips as its outdoor provision.
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
According to its website, a home visit is arranged before a child starts, and families can attend stay and play sessions. Each child gets a play partner who welcomes them on their first day and speaks to parents every day about how they are settling. The nursery's website also names a key person system and settling-in sessions.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families submit an enquiry form for their chosen nursery on the Ark Start website, and the team then invites them to visit, meet the team and ask questions before registering. The nursery accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Start South ActonThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–17:30 | from 9 mo | This nursery |
| Cybertots at Acton GardensFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Acton Montessori Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| South Acton Childrens CentreFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Big Dippers PreschoolSessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little Bees at Acton GreenFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Bright Horizons Chiswick Park Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Acton10
- All nurseries in Ealing126
- All nurseries in W322
- Nurseries near South Acton station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Acton Gardens Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.2 miles
- Ark Priory Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected June 2025 0.2 miles
- South Acton Childrens Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.2 miles
- Snowflake School ages 5–16 0.4 miles
- Ark Byron Primary Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected February 2024 0.4 miles
- Southfield Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Derwentwater Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected December 2024 0.6 miles
- Blooming Tree School ages 3–11 0.6 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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Does Ark Start South Acton offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Ark Start South Acton offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Ark Start South Acton's opening hours?
Ark Start South Acton opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Ark Start South Acton open all year?
Ark Start South Acton is open 48 weeks a year.
What ages does Ark Start South Acton take?
Ark Start South Acton takes children aged from 9 months.
How many children can Ark Start South Acton take?
Ark Start South Acton is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Ark Start South Acton?
Meals are not included in the fees at Ark Start South Acton.
Does Ark Start South Acton accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Ark Start South Acton accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Ark Start South Acton?
Ark Start South Acton is run by Ark UK Programmes, which runs 9 nurseries.
What approach does Ark Start South Acton follow?
Ark Start South Acton's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Reggio Emilia inspired and In-the-moment planning.
Does Ark Start South Acton have outdoor space?
Ark Start South Acton lists: Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Ark Start South Acton?
South Acton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Ark Start South Acton?
You can call 020 3116 6338 and visit www.arkstart.org.uk.
Tools for parents in Ealing
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in EalingFees by age in Ealing
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arkstart.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data 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.
- © OpenStreetMap contributors
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2897833 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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