# Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/snowflakes-day-nursery-and-montessori-ey394004 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, NORTHOLT, UB5 6FP - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 76 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8845 8998 - Website: https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village - Run by: [Snowflakes Day Nursery & Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/snowflakes-day-nursery-and-montessori-ltd) - Ofsted URN: EY394004 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 13 October 2022, 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/EY394004 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2009 (Reference EY394004). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394004) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394004) - Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394004) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1033192) ## 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 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/admissions/nursery-fees), 11 November 2026. 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 Address: Grand Union Village, 8 Higham Mews, NORTHOLT, UB5 6FP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.529307,-0.378037 - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Rectory Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Willow Tree Open Space, 0.3 miles - Park: Smiths Farm, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) ### Food - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/admissions/nursery-fees) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/safeguarding) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/admissions/nursery-fees) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/faqs) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/safeguarding) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/privacy-policy) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Grand Union Village School | | 4–11 | | | 0.2 miles | | Durdans Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Lady Margaret Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles | | The Willows School | | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Gifford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Ravenor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Viking Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Brookside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Just For Me Preschool - Northolt Branch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-for-me-preschool-northolt-branch-ey557343) | Good | | 09:15–15:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Rectory Park Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rectory-park-community-centre-ey560286) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Yellow Butterfly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-butterfly-nursery-2636802) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Inmaa Nursery & Pre-School LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inmaa-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2700890) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Academy Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-academy-gardens-ey552928) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Little Marvels Day Nursery (Brookside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-marvels-day-nursery-brookside-ey540682) | Report card Feb 2026 | £65 | 08:30–15:30 | 0.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY394004) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.snowflakesnursery.co.uk/locations/grand-union-village) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Snowflakes+Day+Nursery+%26+Montessori&query_place_id=ChIJg92kvkxtdkgRNySBoA9Op60) - 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.