# Maria Montessori Nursery School Maria Montessori Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at St. Martins Church, Hale Gardens, London, W3 9SQ, in West Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 31 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2881140 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: St. Martins Church, Hale Gardens, London, W3 9SQ - Ages: from 2 years - Opening hours: 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: term time only - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 3026 6029 - Website: https://mariamontessori.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2881140 ## 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 February 2026 (Reference 2881140). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881140) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881140) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881140) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 October 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1011774) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £35 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £70 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £30 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £60 (per week) - Registration fee: £300 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 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: 08:50–14:50 - Ages: from 2 years - Weeks open: term time only ## Getting there Address: St. Martins Church, Hale Gardens, London, W3 9SQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.510191,-0.283082 - Station: Ealing Common, 0.2 miles, no step-free access - Station: Acton Town, 0.5 miles, step-free access - Station: West Acton, 0.6 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Twyford Crescent Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Ealing Common, 0.3 miles - Park: Heathfield Nature Garden, 0.3 miles - Park: The Woodlands, 0.4 miles - Park: Springfield Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names the Montessori approach. It lists SEND support and describes itself as an inclusive setting. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/about-us-hg.html) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. According to its website, parents provide a packed lunch. - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/fees-mmnshg-2yr.pdf) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/admission-policy.html) - Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/about-us-hg.html) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/fees-mmnshg-2yr.pdf) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/fees-mmnshg-2yr.pdf) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/fees-mmnshg-2yr.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/admission-policy.html) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/admission-policy.html) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.mariamontessori.co.uk/fees-mmnshg-2yr.pdf) ### Getting a place According to its website, families book a visit, then submit the filled-in registration form with the £300 registration fee. Places are offered first come, first served, and the nursery has a waiting list. It accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Blooming Tree School | | 3–11 | | | 0.3 miles | | Greek Primary School of London | | 4–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Snowflake School | | 5–16 | | | 0.5 miles | | West Acton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | South Acton Childrens Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Miyabi Yochien](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miyabi-yochien-2574975) | Good | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Treetops Ealing Common](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-ealing-common-118137) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acton-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey478815) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Little Foot Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foot-steps-day-nursery-ey401091) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bumble Bees Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-day-nursery-limited-ey307542) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Kids Castle Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-castle-preschool-ltd-2823689) | | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Maria Montessori Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Maria Montessori Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £35 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Maria Montessori Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Maria Montessori Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Maria Montessori Nursery School's opening hours? Maria Montessori Nursery School opens 08:50–14:50, Mon–Fri. ### Is Maria Montessori Nursery School open all year? No. Maria Montessori Nursery School is open term time only. ### What ages does Maria Montessori Nursery School take? Maria Montessori Nursery School takes children aged from 2 years. ### How many children can Maria Montessori Nursery School take? Maria Montessori Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Maria Montessori Nursery School? Meals are not included in the fees at Maria Montessori Nursery School. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Maria Montessori Nursery School? Yes. Maria Montessori Nursery School lists a registration fee of £300. ### What approach does Maria Montessori Nursery School follow? Maria Montessori Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Montessori. ### Does Maria Montessori Nursery School support children with SEND? Maria Montessori Nursery School lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Maria Montessori Nursery School? Ealing Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Maria Montessori Nursery School? You can call 020 3026 6029 and visit mariamontessori.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2881140) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (mariamontessori.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://mariamontessori.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maria+Montessori+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJo6YWBP4NdkgRDXahg30Eg4g) - 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.