# Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy is a full-day nursery at 4 Marlborough Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4ET, in Gunnersbury, Hounslow. It is registered for 74 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.5 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiswick-nursery-and-preschool-academy-116179 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 4 Marlborough Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4ET - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 74 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8742 0011 - Website: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chiswick - Run by: [Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/busy-bees-day-nurseries-trading-limited) - Ofsted URN: 116179 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 May 2023, 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/16/116179 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2001 (Reference 116179). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116179) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116179) - Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116179) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/799420) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. 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: 4 Marlborough Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4ET Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.492152,-0.271618 - Station: Gunnersbury, 0.2 miles - Station: Chiswick Park, 0.2 miles - Station: South Acton, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Turnham Green, 0.1 miles - Park: Harvard Hill Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Acton Green Common, 0.3 miles - Park: Chiswick Village Green, 0.4 miles - Park: Wellesley Road Playground, 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 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: 3.5 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website lists SEND support and an inclusive setting. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast is provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chiswick) ### Settling in Its website says families can attend a settling-in session before their child starts, to watch them explore the nursery. Each child is assigned a Key Person as a daily contact, and a dedicated parent suite lets parents stay on site. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chiswick) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/fee-calculator/chiswick) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chiswick) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/faq) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/fee-calculator/chiswick) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/starting-nursery) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/funding) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. ### Getting a place Its website says to get in touch to book a visit with the Centre Director, who will show families around and introduce them to the team. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Heathfield House School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Belmont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Strand-on-the-Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | 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 | 0.5 miles | | International School of London | | 3–18 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | The William Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Buttercups at Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-chiswick-ey428455) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Learning Pandas Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-pandas-day-nursery-ey466615) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Kido Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-chiswick-ey560913) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [North Star Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-star-preschool-2540130) | Good | | 09:15–15:15 | 0.3 miles | | [Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiswick-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686871) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Fairyland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairyland-nursery-ey561157) | Good | £128 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy's opening hours? Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy Good at its inspection on 12 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy take? Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy. ### Does Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy? Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy is run by Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited, which runs 32 nurseries. ### Does Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy have outdoor space? Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy lists: Own garden. ### Does Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy support children with SEND? Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy? Gunnersbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Chiswick Nursery and Preschool Academy? You can call 020 8742 0011 and visit www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116179) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/chiswick) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chiswick+Nursery+and+Pre-School+Academy&query_place_id=ChIJN9I4lHIOdkgRVb_y88ZtLzE) - 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.