Full-day nursery in Yeading, Ealing
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori
Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, NORTHOLT, UB5 6FP · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Outstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- 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 September 2009Reference EY394004Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 13 October 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places76 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 7 July 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £97£9.70 an hour | £54 | £12 | £250 | £1,083.33 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Full day, half day and per hour
Getting there
Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, NORTHOLT, UB5 6FP · More nurseries in UB5
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Sentinel Close, Aspen Lane and Berrydale Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Rectory Park7 min walk
- Willow Tree Open Space8 min walk
- Smiths Farm12 min walk
- Playground1 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground3 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori is a full-day nursery at Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, NORTHOLT, UB5 6FP, in Yeading, Ealing. It is registered for 76 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £97 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori Ltd.
Run by Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori Ltd (company), which runs 3 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
- MontessoriSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Vegan optionsSource: nursery website
- Halal mealsSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Outdoor classroomSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflakes Day Nursery & MontessoriThis nursery | Outstanding | £97 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Just For Me Preschool - Northolt BranchFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:15–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Rectory Park Community CentreSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Yellow Butterfly NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Inmaa Nursery & Pre-School LTDFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Academy GardensFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.7 miles |
| Little Marvels Day Nursery (Brookside)Full-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.8 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
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- All nurseries in Ealing126
- All nurseries in UB516
- Nurseries near Northolt station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Grand Union Village School ages 4–11 0.2 miles
- Durdans Park Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.4 miles
- Lady Margaret Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.4 miles
- The Willows School ages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Gifford Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.5 miles
- Ravenor Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.6 miles
- Viking Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 miles
- Brookside Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.7 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 Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori cost?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori publishes these fees: full day £97 for all ages, half day £54 for all ages, per hour £12 for all ages, per week £250 for all ages, per month £1,083.33 for all ages, per week £300 for all ages, per month £1,300 for all ages, per week £350 for all ages, per month £1,516.67 for all ages, per week £400 for all ages, per month £1,733.33 for all ages, per week £450 for all ages, per month £1,950 for all ages, per week £500 for all ages and per month £2,166.67 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori's opening hours?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori take?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori Outstanding at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori take?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori.
Does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori is run by Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.
What approach does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori follow?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Nature-based approach.
Does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori have outdoor space?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Outdoor classroom and Local outings and trips.
Does Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori support children with SEND?
Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori lists: SEND support.
What is the nearest station to Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori?
Northolt is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
Tools for parents in Ealing
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in EalingFees by age in Ealing
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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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 EY394004 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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