# Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 1 Essex Place Square, LONDON, W4 5UJ, in Chiswick, Hounslow. It is registered for 57 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiswick-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686871 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1 Essex Place Square, LONDON, W4 5UJ - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 57 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3985 1934 - Website: https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/chiswick/chiswick-house-day-nursery-and-preschool/ - Run by: [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2686871 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2024, 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/16/2686871 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2022 (Reference 2686871). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686871) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686871) - Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686871) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1750436) ## Fees Fees and ages: not published yet. Nurseries in Hounslow that publish fees charge £78–£130 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 ## Getting there Address: 1 Essex Place Square, LONDON, W4 5UJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.492809,-0.264389 - Station: Chiswick Park, 0.2 miles - Station: Turnham Green, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: Gunnersbury, 0.5 miles - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Turnham Green, under 0.1 miles - Park: Acton Green Common, 0.1 miles - Park: Chiswick Back Common, 0.2 miles - Park: Duke of Sussex Island, 0.2 miles - Park: Acton Green Common, 0.2 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 Hounslow there are about 4.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names Forest school, Curiosity Approach and Nature-based approach as its approaches, and lists music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and an art studio / atelier. Its website also names a sensory room and an inclusive setting as support. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and for quality of education. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegan options and an allergy-aware kitchen. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/hubfs/Other%20PDFs/Our%20guide%20to%20childcare%20funding.pdf) ### Outdoors Its website lists its own garden, daily outdoor play, an outdoor classroom, a growing / allotment area and all-weather outdoor play. It also mentions regular park trips and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in sessions take place before the start date, letting the child explore the setting and meet the team. The nursery manager contacts parents ahead of the start date to book these sessions. Its website also lists a key person system as part of its care. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/family-support/what-to-expect/admissions-process) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) ### Safety At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/events-open-days/nursery-open-day/chiswick-house-day-nursery-and-preschool/2026-10-03) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) - Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/london/chiswick-house) ### Getting a place Its website says families should visit the nursery and meet the team. The team then guides them through registration and explains what information they need. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Belmont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Heathfield House School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The William Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Orchard House School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | Strand-on-the-Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Fairyland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairyland-nursery-ey561157) | Good | £128 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Learning Pandas Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-pandas-day-nursery-ey466615) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiswick-nursery-and-preschool-academy-116179) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Rocks Lane Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rocks-lane-montessori-2609068) | Good | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Kido Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-chiswick-ey560913) | Good | | 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 ### What are Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 15 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool take? Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool. ### Who runs Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool? Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Limited, which runs 25 nurseries. ### What approach does Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool follow? Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Curiosity Approach and Nature-based approach. ### Does Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space? Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool? Chiswick Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 020 3985 1934 and visit www.grandiruk.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686871) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.grandiruk.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/chiswick/chiswick-house-day-nursery-and-preschool/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chiswick+House%2C+West+London%2C+a+GrandirUK+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJpVXhzJYPdkgRjjMI0vxjaUU) - 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.