Sessional pre-school in Ruislip Manor, Hillingdon
Smarty's Nursery
120 Elliott Avenue, RUISLIP, HA4 9LZ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since May 2009Reference EY392761Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 28 June 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places40 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 18 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £8.75 |
| 2-year-olds | £8.50 |
| 3 and over | £8 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £1.95 full day
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open
- Term time only
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
120 Elliott Avenue, RUISLIP, HA4 9LZ · More nurseries in HA4
Stations
- Ruislip Manor12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Eastcote15 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Ruislip Gardens16 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
4 bus stops within 400 m, including Torrington Road and Mansfield Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Bessingby Playing Fields2 min walk
- Brook Common7 min walk
- Torcross Green8 min walk
- Broadhurst Gardens8 min walk
- Bridgwater Road Fields10 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Hillingdon 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Smarty's Nursery is a sessional pre-school at 120 Elliott Avenue, RUISLIP, HA4 9LZ, in Ruislip Manor, Hillingdon. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Smarty's Nursery Limited.
Run by Smarty's Nursery Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Term-time onlySource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smarty's NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| The Eye Nursery LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Jelly Tots Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:30–13:15 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Rising Stars Nursery RuislipFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Little Companions Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Discovery Nursery And PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 6 mo | 0.5 miles |
| Eilmar Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £93 | 07:30–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Ruislip Manor6
- All nurseries in Hillingdon93
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- Nurseries near Ruislip Manor station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Lady Bankes Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.2 miles
- Newnham Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- Newnham Infant and Nursery School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2024 0.6 miles
- St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2024 0.6 miles
- Field End Infant School Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.7 miles
- Field End Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.7 miles
- Warrender Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.7 miles
- Ruislip Gardens Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected October 2024 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Smarty's Nursery cost?
Smarty's Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £8.75 for under 2s, per hour £8.50 for 2-year-olds and per hour £8 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Smarty's Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Smarty's Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Smarty's Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Smarty's Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Smarty's Nursery's opening hours?
Smarty's Nursery opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Smarty's Nursery open all year?
No. Smarty's Nursery is open term time only.
What is Smarty's Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Smarty's Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Smarty's Nursery take?
Smarty's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Smarty's Nursery?
Meals are not included in the fees at Smarty's Nursery.
Who runs Smarty's Nursery?
Smarty's Nursery is run by Smarty's Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Smarty's Nursery follow?
Smarty's Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Smarty's Nursery have outdoor space?
Smarty's Nursery lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Smarty's Nursery?
Ruislip Manor is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Smarty's Nursery?
You can call 020 8866 8766 and visit www.smartysnursery.com.
Tools for parents in Hillingdon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.smartysnursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY392761 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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