# The Garden Nursery Ltd

The Garden Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at London Network Church, 131 East Acton Lane, LONDON, W3 7HB, in Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 72 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Garden Nursery (London) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-ltd-ey542148  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: London Network Church, 131 East Acton Lane, LONDON, W3 7HB
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 72
- Phone: 020 8740 7685
- Website: http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Garden Nursery (London) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-garden-nursery-london-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY542148

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 6 June 2024, 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/EY542148

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY542148). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542148)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542148)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542148)
- Food hygiene rating: 1 (Major improvement necessary) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/941776)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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

## Getting there

Address: London Network Church, 131 East Acton Lane, LONDON, W3 7HB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.511982,-0.253463

- Station: Acton Central, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: East Acton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Acton Main Line, 0.7 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Trinity Way Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Saint Dunstans Church area, 0.2 miles
- Park: Clayton Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Acton Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bromyard Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us/our-nursery-rooms/the-tree-house)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Acton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ark Conway Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| John Perryn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Old Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wendell Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-garden-nursery-2516013) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-acton-park-ey462782) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Blossom Patch Ltd - Acton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-patch-ltd-acton-2832494) |  | £40 | 07:00–18:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Eve's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-eves-nursery-ey457997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maples Nursery School Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-nursery-school-daycare-2864432) |  |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Buttercups at Acton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-acton-ey428492) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Garden Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

The Garden Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Garden Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Garden Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 6 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Garden Nursery Ltd take?

The Garden Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Garden Nursery Ltd?

The Garden Nursery Ltd is run by The Garden Nursery (London) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does The Garden Nursery Ltd follow?

The Garden Nursery Ltd's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### What is the nearest station to The Garden Nursery Ltd?

East Acton is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Garden Nursery Ltd?

You can call 020 8740 7685 and visit www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY542148)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Garden+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT4zhqiEOdkgR_n1MUgMr1xg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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