# Buttercups at Acton

Buttercups at Acton is a full-day nursery at Buttercups Day Nursery, 27 Old Oak Road, LONDON, W3 7HN, in Bedford Park, Ealing. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Buttercups Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-acton-ey428492  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buttercups Day Nursery, 27 Old Oak Road, LONDON, W3 7HN
- Registered places: 41
- Run by: [Buttercups Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/buttercups-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY428492

## 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/EY428492

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2011 (Reference EY428492). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428492)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428492)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428492)
- Food hygiene rating: 2 (Improvement necessary) (inspected 17 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1002919)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buttercups Day Nursery, 27 Old Oak Road, LONDON, W3 7HN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508313,-0.245894

- Station: East Acton, 0.6 miles
- Station: Acton Central, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Shepherd's Bush Market, 0.8 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trinity Way Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bromyard Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clayton Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wormholt Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wendell Park, 0.4 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 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Wendell Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wormholt Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| East Acton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Jack Tizard School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Eve's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-eves-nursery-ey457997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Newpark Montessori School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-montessori-school-and-nursery-ey344187) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little People of Willow Vale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-of-willow-vale-ey373822) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Dolce Casa Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dolce-casa-montessori-2883884) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Little Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-garden-nursery-2516013) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-nursery-school-ey448901) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttercups at Acton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttercups at Acton Good at its inspection on 20 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttercups at Acton take?

Buttercups at Acton is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Buttercups at Acton?

Buttercups at Acton is run by Buttercups Nursery Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Buttercups at Acton?

East Acton is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY428492)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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