# Playhouse Day Nursery

Playhouse Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Leighton Hall, Elthorne Park Road, London, W7 2JJ, in Hanwell, Ealing. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-day-nursery-ey474738  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Leighton Hall, Elthorne Park Road, London, W7 2JJ
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 8840 2851
- Website: http://www.playhousedaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY474738

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474738

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY474738). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474738)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474738)
- 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/EY474738)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 28 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1033516)

## 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: 9 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Leighton Hall, Elthorne Park Road, London, W7 2JJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.503962,-0.325878

- Station: Boston Manor, 0.5 miles
- Station: Northfields, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Ealing, 0.8 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Walmer Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Elthorne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fielding Walk, 0.4 miles
- Park: Elthorne Waterside (Elthorne Rough), 0.4 miles
- Park: Dean Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.playhousedaynursery.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, http://playhousedaynursery.co.uk/data/documents/New-report-Ofsted.PDF)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Fielding Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St John's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Insights Independent School |  | 5–21 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mark's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Drayton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Little Ealing Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Hanwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-hanwell-160173) | Good | £119.50 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Angels Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-118101) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Northfields Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfields-pre-school-118163) | Good |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hanwell Montessori Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hanwell-montessori-nursery-and-pre-school-ey486236) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Garden Nursery Northfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-nursery-northfield-2874674) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Castle Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-castle-preschool-ltd-2796067) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Playhouse Day Nursery's opening hours?

Playhouse Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Playhouse Day Nursery take?

Playhouse Day Nursery takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### What is Playhouse Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Playhouse Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Playhouse Day Nursery take?

Playhouse Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Does Playhouse Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Playhouse Day Nursery lists: Support for children learning English.

### What is the nearest station to Playhouse Day Nursery?

Boston Manor is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Playhouse Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8840 2851 and visit www.playhousedaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY474738)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playhousedaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.playhousedaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Playhouse+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ_avS1ZwNdkgRtRJvQNBg9U0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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