# Maples Nursery School Daycare

Maples Nursery School Daycare is a sessional pre-school at Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre, East Churchfield Road, London, W3 7LL, in Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 9 children. It opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Sun. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-nursery-school-daycare-2864432  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre, East Churchfield Road, London, W3 7LL
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:15, Mon–Sun
- Registered places: 9
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8743 7128
- Website: https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2864432

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2864432). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864432)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864432)
- Registered places: 9 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864432)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1032960)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds.

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 Sunday: 08:45–15:15

## Getting there

Address: Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre, East Churchfield Road, London, W3 7LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508927,-0.261416

- Station: Acton Central, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Acton Main Line, 0.7 miles
- Station: South Acton, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Acton Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Poets' Corner Community Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Dunstans Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Saint Dunstans Church area, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southfield Recreation Ground, 0.3 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a forest school approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Support named on its website includes SEND support, a SENCo, Makaton signing, speech and language support, and an inclusive setting.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Forest-School)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Teaching-and-learning-this-term)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Nursery-Garden)

### Outdoors

Its website lists its own garden, a growing or allotment area, and a mud kitchen as outdoor features.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Nursery-Garden)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Nursery-Garden)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Nursery-Garden)

### Settling in

Its website says that once a place is offered, two staff make a home visit to meet the child and family. The child then receives a start date for an induction, during which a familiar adult should support them. Care is organised through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/How-to-Apply)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/How-to-Apply)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/SEND)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/mapleswelcome)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/SEND)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/Support)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/SEND)

### Getting a place

To apply, parents complete the Children's Centre Registration Form and the form for their child's age and funding type, then provide a birth certificate or passport and two proofs of address. The nursery has a waiting list, accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, and asks families to call to arrange a visit.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| East Acton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Snowflake School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Greek Primary School of London |  | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-acton-park-ey462782) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-garden-nursery-2516013) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Big Dippers Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/big-dippers-preschool-2750333) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-ltd-ey542148) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [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 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Bees at Acton Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bees-at-acton-green-2735030) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Maples Nursery School Daycare take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Maples Nursery School Daycare offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Maples Nursery School Daycare's opening hours?

Maples Nursery School Daycare opens 08:45–15:15, Mon–Sun.

### How many children can Maples Nursery School Daycare take?

Maples Nursery School Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 9 children at any one time.

### What approach does Maples Nursery School Daycare follow?

Maples Nursery School Daycare's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Maples Nursery School Daycare have outdoor space?

Maples Nursery School Daycare lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Mud kitchen.

### Does Maples Nursery School Daycare support children with SEND?

Maples Nursery School Daycare lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Maples Nursery School Daycare?

Acton Central is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Maples Nursery School Daycare?

You can call 020 8743 7128 and visit mapleschildrenscentre.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864432)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (mapleschildrenscentre.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://mapleschildrenscentre.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maples+Nursery+School+and+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJkaqYKxkOdkgRX4hr46viBhE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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