# Ark Start South Acton 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton-2897833 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: All Saints Church, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8AX - Ages: from 9 months - Opening hours: 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 48 a year - Registered places: 59 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 3116 6338 - Website: https://www.arkstart.org.uk/our-nurseries/south-acton-nursery/ - Run by: [Ark UK Programmes](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ark-uk-programmes) - Ofsted URN: 2897833 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2026 (Reference 2897833). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897833) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897833) - Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897833) ## Fees - Meals: £3.80 (full day) - Meals: £2.55 (half day) Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: 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: 08:00–17:30 - Ages: from 9 months - Weeks open: 48 a year ## Getting there Address: All Saints Church, Bollo Bridge Road, London, W3 8AX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.502069,-0.268744 - Station: South Acton, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: Chiswick Park, 0.5 miles - Station: Acton Central, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Bollo Brook Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Southfield Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Park: West Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Beaconsfield Gardens, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, under 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 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. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum) ### 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 trips (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/partnering-with-parents) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/partnering-with-parents) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton) ### Extras and activities - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.arkstart.org.uk/why-ark-start/our-curriculum) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 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 | 0.2 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 | 0.2 miles | | South Acton Childrens Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Snowflake School | | 5–16 | | | 0.4 miles | | Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Blooming Tree School | | 3–11 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Cybertots at Acton Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cybertots-at-acton-gardens-2641099) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Acton Montessori Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acton-montessori-nursery-and-preschool-2555125) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [South Acton Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-acton-childrens-centre-ey296597) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Big Dippers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-dippers-preschool-2750333) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Bees at Acton Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-at-acton-green-2735030) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Bright Horizons Chiswick Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chiswick-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490919) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2897833) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arkstart.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.arkstart.org.uk/our-nurseries/south-acton-nursery/) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.