# Fennies Ealing Fennies Ealing is a full-day nursery at 29a Junction Road, London, W5 4XP, in Northfield, Ealing. It is registered for 98 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) 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 Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-ealing-2738945 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 29a Junction Road, London, W5 4XP - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 98 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8770 3222 - Website: https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road - Run by: [Fennies Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/fennies-day-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2738945 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 3 December 2025. 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 | Strong standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738945 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2738945). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738945) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738945) - Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738945) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1646056) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £13.50 (full day) - Registration fee: £200 - Deposit: £400 - Deposit: £250 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: 07:45–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 29a Junction Road, London, W5 4XP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.494474,-0.308433 - Station: Brentford, 0.5 miles - Station: Northfields, 0.5 miles - Station: South Ealing, 0.5 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Clayponds Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles - Park: Blondin Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Bramley Road Open Space, 0.4 miles - Park: Carville Hall Park North, 0.4 miles - Park: Boston Manor 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 - Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. In its 2025 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Expected standard'. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. The nursery's website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) ### Outdoors The nursery's website lists its own garden and regular park trips as outdoor provision. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) ### Settling in Settling-in is free and usually takes one week, which can be extended to two, according to the nursery's website. The nursery manager arranges the first settle, during which the parent stays onsite for a short visit. - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/faq) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/fees-funding) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding standards met. The nursery's website names CCTV as its security measure. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) ### Getting a place To apply, the nursery's website says families enquire by online form, email or phone, book a tour, then receive the registration forms and terms and conditions. A £200 non-refundable registration fee and £400 deposit are required to secure a place, and the nursery has a waiting list. The notice period to leave is 8 weeks, and the nursery accepts 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Little Ealing Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Lionel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Green Dragon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Fielding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ealing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ealing-2778711) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Treetops Northfields](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-northfields-118136) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Mini Miracles Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-miracles-montessori-2585942) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [The Little School Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-daycare-ltd-ey426749) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [The Little School Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-school-daycare-ltd-ey280834) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Apple Montessori School South Ealing](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-montessori-school-south-ealing-2894954) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Fennies Ealing offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Fennies Ealing offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £13.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### What are Fennies Ealing's opening hours? Fennies Ealing opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Fennies Ealing open all year? Yes, Fennies Ealing is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Fennies Ealing take? Fennies Ealing takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Fennies Ealing's Ofsted rating? Fennies Ealing was inspected on 3 December 2025 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 Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Fennies Ealing take? Fennies Ealing is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Fennies Ealing? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Fennies Ealing. ### Does Fennies Ealing accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Fennies Ealing accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Fennies Ealing? Yes. Fennies Ealing lists a registration fee of £200, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £250. ### Who runs Fennies Ealing? Fennies Ealing is run by Fennies Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 28 nurseries. ### What approach does Fennies Ealing follow? Fennies Ealing's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Fennies Ealing have outdoor space? Fennies Ealing lists: Own garden and Regular park trips. ### What is the nearest station to Fennies Ealing? Northfields is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Fennies Ealing? You can call 020 8770 3222 and visit www.fennies.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2738945) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.fennies.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.fennies.com/our-nurseries/ealing-junction-road) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ealing+Nursery+%7C+Fennies+Ealing%2C+Junction+Road&query_place_id=ChIJU_edfTcNdkgR68CC5TvNzZk) - 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.