# The Orchard Day Nursery Kew The Orchard Day Nursery Kew is a full-day nursery at 57-59 Kew Bridge Road, Kew, TW8 0EW, in Strand on the Green, Hounslow. It is registered for 58 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-kew-2603733 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 57-59 Kew Bridge Road, Kew, TW8 0EW - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 58 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7125 1485 - Website: http://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2603733 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, 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/16/2603733 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2020 (Reference 2603733). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603733) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603733) - Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603733) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1414193) ## Fees - Registration fee: £75 - Deposit: £500 Funded hours: 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Hounslow that publish fees charge £78–£130 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:00–19:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 57-59 Kew Bridge Road, Kew, TW8 0EW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.489205,-0.287584 - Station: Kew Bridge, under 0.1 miles - Station: Gunnersbury, 0.5 miles - Station: Kew Gardens, 0.8 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Kew Bridge Court Resident Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Westerly Ware, 0.2 miles - Park: Green Dragon Lane Open Space, 0.2 miles - Park: Watermans Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Gunnersbury Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Westerly Ware 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 Hounslow there are about 4.2 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and that it is an inclusive setting. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website lists music, language, sports, dance and movement, drama and cooking activities. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/curriculum) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing or allotment area. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in sessions are free. After registration, families receive a welcome letter with dates for sessions where the child meets staff before full days begin. Parents usually leave after a talk with the key person. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/settling-in) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/admissions) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/admissions) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/admissions) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/admissions) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/admissions) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/settling-in) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/admissions/our-fees) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/) ### Safety Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/about-us/why-choose-us) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) - Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/nursery/activities) ### Getting a place Its website says families should book a visit, then send a signed registration form and the terms and conditions, and pay the £75 non-refundable registration fee. A £500 deposit is due within four weeks of being offered a place. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Kew Green Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Strand-on-the-Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) | | 0.3 miles | | Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Green Dragon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Lionel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | International School of London | | 3–18 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Kew College | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | The King's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Chiswick Toddlers World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiswick-toddlers-world-nursery-116192) | Good | | 07:45–17:45 | 0.2 miles | | [Kew Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kew-green-nursery-2698348) | Outstanding | | 08:00–21:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Green Dragon Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/green-dragon-playgroup-116279) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [North Star Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-star-preschool-2540130) | Good | | 09:15–15:15 | 0.4 miles | | [Sticky Faces](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-faces-2527512) | Good | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Buttercups at Chiswick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-at-chiswick-ey428455) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kew offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Orchard Day Nursery Kew offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### What are The Orchard Day Nursery Kew's opening hours? The Orchard Day Nursery Kew opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is The Orchard Day Nursery Kew open all year? Yes, The Orchard Day Nursery Kew is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does The Orchard Day Nursery Kew take? The Orchard Day Nursery Kew takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is The Orchard Day Nursery Kew's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Orchard Day Nursery Kew Good at its inspection on 6 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Orchard Day Nursery Kew take? The Orchard Day Nursery Kew is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The Orchard Day Nursery Kew? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at The Orchard Day Nursery Kew. ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kew accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. The Orchard Day Nursery Kew accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Orchard Day Nursery Kew? Yes. The Orchard Day Nursery Kew lists a registration fee of £75 and a deposit of £500. ### What approach does The Orchard Day Nursery Kew follow? The Orchard Day Nursery Kew's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kew have outdoor space? The Orchard Day Nursery Kew lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area. ### Does The Orchard Day Nursery Kew support children with SEND? The Orchard Day Nursery Kew lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The Orchard Day Nursery Kew? Kew Bridge is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Orchard Day Nursery Kew? You can call 020 7125 1485 and visit www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2603733) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Orchard+Day+Nursery%2C+Kew&query_place_id=ChIJ8Sq--d0NdkgRAi2y0RsD-TI) - 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.