# Big Dippers Preschool

Big Dippers Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Oldham Terrace, Acton, W3 6NH, in Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by North Star Preschool Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-dippers-preschool-2750333  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Oldham Terrace, Acton, W3 6NH
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 07462 646763
- Run by: [North Star Preschool Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/north-star-preschool-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2750333

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 13 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750333

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2750333). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750333)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750333)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750333)

## Fees

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: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Oldham Terrace, Acton, W3 6NH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.506374,-0.269770

- Station: Acton Central, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: South Acton, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Acton Town, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: The Woodlands, 0.2 miles
- Park: Poets' Corner Community Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Springfield Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Acton Park, 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 12 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 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 |
| Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 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 | 0.3 miles |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Blooming Tree School |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Castle Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-castle-preschool-ltd-2823689) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 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 |
| [Little Foot Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foot-steps-day-nursery-ey401091) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cybertots Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cybertots-limited-118134) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Cybertots at Acton Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cybertots-at-acton-gardens-2641099) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Start South Acton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton-2897833) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Big Dippers Preschool's opening hours?

Big Dippers Preschool opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Big Dippers Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Big Dippers Preschool was inspected on 13 January 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 Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Big Dippers Preschool take?

Big Dippers Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Big Dippers Preschool?

Big Dippers Preschool is run by North Star Preschool Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Big Dippers Preschool?

Acton Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Big Dippers Preschool?

You can call 07462 646763.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750333)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Big+Dippers+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJp0gboy4PdkgRgnFTNnydEkQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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