# The Little Garden Nursery

The Little Garden Nursery is a full-day nursery at Acton Vale Community Centre, Beech Avenue, LONDON, W3 7JZ, in Bedford Park, Ealing. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Garden Nursery (London) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-garden-nursery-2516013  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Acton Vale Community Centre, Beech Avenue, LONDON, W3 7JZ
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- 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: 2516013

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 August 2022, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516013

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2516013). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516013)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516013)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2516013)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1213472)

## 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: Acton Vale Community Centre, Beech Avenue, LONDON, W3 7JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.507631,-0.254404

- Station: Acton Central, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: East Acton, 0.7 miles
- Station: Turnham Green, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Acton Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bromyard Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Trinity Way Open Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southfield Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Saint Dunstans Church area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: The Little Garden Nursery, 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 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


## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/about-us)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/our-nursery-rooms/the-tree-house)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/our-nursery-rooms/the-tree-house)

### Care and routines

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

## 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) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ark Byron Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wendell Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Southfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ormiston Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ark Priory Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hungry-caterpillar-day-nurseries-acton-park-ey462782) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Garden Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-garden-nursery-ltd-ey542148) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Maples Nursery School Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maples-nursery-school-daycare-2864432) |  |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Green Twigs Nursery, Montessori & Forest School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-twigs-nursery-montessori-and-forest-school-ltd-2754219) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Eve's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-eves-nursery-ey457997) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Montessori by Busy Bees North Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-by-busy-bees-north-chiswick-ey464878) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ofsted rated The Little Garden Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Little Garden Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Little Garden Nursery?

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

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

The Little Garden Nursery's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does The Little Garden Nursery have outdoor space?

The Little Garden Nursery lists: Own garden.

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

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

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

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/16/2516013)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thegardennurseryacton.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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