# Smarty's Nursery

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smartys-nursery-ey392761  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 120 Elliott Avenue, RUISLIP, HA4 9LZ
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8866 8766
- Website: http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip/
- Run by: [Smarty's Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/smartys-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY392761

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 June 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 28 June 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 23 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392761

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2009 (Reference EY392761). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392761)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 28 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392761)
- 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/EY392761)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 18 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/518777)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £8.75 |
| 2-year-olds | £8.50 |
| 3 and over | £8 |

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)

Source: nursery website (https://www.smartysnursery.com/), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 120 Elliott Avenue, RUISLIP, HA4 9LZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.569166,-0.404193

- Station: Ruislip Manor, 0.5 miles
- Station: Eastcote, 0.6 miles
- Station: Ruislip Gardens, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bessingby Playing Fields, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Brook Common, 0.3 miles
- Park: Torcross Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Broadhurst Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bridgwater Road Fields, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)

### Food

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)

### Care and routines

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.smartysnursery.com/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Bankes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Newnham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Newnham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Field End Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Field End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Warrender Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Eye Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-eye-nursery-limited-139103) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Jelly Tots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-tots-pre-school-ey536492) | Good |  | 09:30–13:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Rising Stars Nursery Ruislip](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-nursery-ruislip-2594017) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Companions Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-companions-pre-school-ey462146) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Discovery Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-nursery-and-preschool-ey543630) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Eilmar Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/eilmar-montessori-day-nursery-ey314710) | Good | £93 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY392761)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.smartysnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.smartysnursery.com/nursery-ruislip/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smarty%27s+Nursery+Ruislip&query_place_id=ChIJ2VgMEulsdkgRP6HQHbVnBNk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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