# Little Bees at Acton Green Little Bees at Acton Green is a full-day nursery at St. Peters Church, Southfield Road, London, W4 1BB, in Bedford Park, Ealing. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bumble Bees Day Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-at-acton-green-2735030 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Peters Church, Southfield Road, London, W4 1BB - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 28 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07553 693911 - Website: http://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Bumble Bees Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bumble-bees-day-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2735030 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735030 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 18 September 2025: - Does well: "Staff deployment is excellent, and their high-quality interactions help each child to succeed." - Does well: "Staff develop children's understanding of excellent hygiene practices." - Does well: "Children with SEND receive exceptional individualised support to enable them to have the best experiences." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735030 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2023 (Reference 2735030). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735030) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735030) - Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735030) ## Fees Funded hours: 30 hours. 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: 08:00–18:00 ## Getting there Address: St. Peters Church, Southfield Road, London, W4 1BB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.502387,-0.261201 - Station: South Acton, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - Station: Acton Central, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: Turnham Green, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Southfield Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Acton Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Beaconsfield Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Mill Hill Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Duke of Sussex Island, 0.4 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 6 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, in-the-moment planning and nature-based approaches. Its 2025 Ofsted inspection graded overall effectiveness and quality of education Outstanding. Music classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement are named as activities. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/our-food) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/our-food) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and makes regular park trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/) ### Settling in Its website says parents visit with the child before starting, and the key person welcomes the child at the first session. The parent usually stays for most of the first week, and children usually settle within one to two weeks. The website lists a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/settling-in-proces) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/curriculum) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/additional-activities) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/additional-activities) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/additional-activities) ### Getting a place Its website says pre-start visits explain and complete the registration form with parents, and deposits are paid once the child has joined. The notice to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | | 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 | 0.3 miles | | Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Orchard House School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.5 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 | 0.5 miles | | Wendell Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles | | South Acton Childrens Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Green Twigs Nursery, Montessori & Forest School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-twigs-nursery-montessori-and-forest-school-ltd-2754219) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Ark Start South Acton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-south-acton-2897833) | | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-by-busy-bees-north-chiswick-ey464878) | 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 | 0.4 miles | | [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-acton-park-ey462782) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Acton Montessori Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acton-montessori-nursery-and-preschool-2555125) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Little Bees at Acton Green offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Little Bees at Acton Green offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are Little Bees at Acton Green's opening hours? Little Bees at Acton Green opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is Little Bees at Acton Green's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Bees at Acton Green Outstanding at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Bees at Acton Green take? Little Bees at Acton Green is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time. ### Who runs Little Bees at Acton Green? Little Bees at Acton Green is run by Bumble Bees Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Little Bees at Acton Green follow? Little Bees at Acton Green's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning and Nature-based approach. ### Does Little Bees at Acton Green have outdoor space? Little Bees at Acton Green lists: Own garden and Regular park trips. ### What is the nearest station to Little Bees at Acton Green? South Acton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Bees at Acton Green? You can call 07553 693911 and visit littlebeesnursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735030) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlebeesnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://littlebeesnursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Bees+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJQY4VbwAPdkgRmJdzYhZshu4) - 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.