# Peapods Early Learning Centre Peapods Early Learning Centre is a full-day nursery at Wimborne Avenue, Southall, UB2 4HB, in Norwood Green, Ealing. It is registered for 46 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Peapods Early Learning Centre Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peapods-early-learning-centre-ey496544 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Wimborne Avenue, Southall, UB2 4HB - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 46 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8574 7934 - Website: http://www.peapodselc.co.uk/ - Run by: [Peapods Early Learning Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/peapods-early-learning-centre-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY496544 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 February 2023, 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/EY496544 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2015 (Reference EY496544). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496544) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496544) - Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496544) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/930550) ## Fees 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: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Wimborne Avenue, Southall, UB2 4HB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.496134,-0.372740 - Station: Southall, 0.7 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wolf Fields Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Norwood Green, 0.1 miles - Park: Bixley Field, 0.1 miles - Park: Canalway Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Manor House Grounds (Phoola Walla Park), 0.5 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/childs-development-and-learning) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/home/about-us) ### Food - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/why-peapods-early-learning-centre) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/home/about-us) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/wellbeing/key-person-arrangements) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/why-peapods-early-learning-centre) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/home/about-us) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/home/about-us) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/home/about-us) ### Extras and activities - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.peapodselc.co.uk/nursery-life) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Wolf Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Khalsa Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Mary's Church of England Primary Norwood Green | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Sybil Elgar School | | 4–22 | | | 0.3 miles | | Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Norwood Green Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Norwood Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Dairy Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Snowflakes Day Nursery And Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowflakes-day-nursery-and-montessori-ey561899) | Good | £97 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Nursery on the Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nursery-on-the-green-ey355167) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Havelock Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/havelock-childrens-centre-2536882) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [The De Lacey Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-de-lacey-day-nursery-school-ey547537) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Evolution Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evolution-playgroup-ey487724) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Greenfields Nursery School Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenfields-nursery-school-childcare-2852396) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Peapods Early Learning Centre's opening hours? Peapods Early Learning Centre opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Peapods Early Learning Centre open all year? Yes, Peapods Early Learning Centre is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Peapods Early Learning Centre take? Peapods Early Learning Centre takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Peapods Early Learning Centre's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Peapods Early Learning Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Peapods Early Learning Centre take? Peapods Early Learning Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Peapods Early Learning Centre? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Peapods Early Learning Centre. ### Who runs Peapods Early Learning Centre? Peapods Early Learning Centre is run by Peapods Early Learning Centre Ltd, which runs 6 nurseries. ### What approach does Peapods Early Learning Centre follow? Peapods Early Learning Centre's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does Peapods Early Learning Centre have outdoor space? Peapods Early Learning Centre lists: Own garden. ### Does Peapods Early Learning Centre support children with SEND? Peapods Early Learning Centre lists: Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to Peapods Early Learning Centre? Southall is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Peapods Early Learning Centre? You can call 020 8574 7934 and visit www.peapodselc.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496544) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.peapodselc.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.peapodselc.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Peapods+Early+Learning+Centre+Montesori+School&query_place_id=ChIJpRattUsNdkgRK0NDGsVacJ8) - 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.