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Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
·294 High Street, London, W3 9BJ · Ealing
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Ealing

About this day nursery

Acton Day Nursery & Pre-school fosters a collaborative environment among parents, children, and staff to deliver exceptional care and education. The nursery prides itself on its warm, nurturing, and welcoming atmosphere, understanding the parental desire for a fun and supportive setting where children can flourish and develop their unique personalities.

They provide a safe, stimulating, and creative space for learning and play, acknowledging the pressures parents face and sharing their commitment to giving children the best start in life. The primary goal is to help every child reach their full developmental, social, and academic potential within a secure and positive setting.

Children are encouraged to explore, learn new skills through play, and enjoy their time at the nursery, which adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Little Inventors Montessori Nurseries and Preschools are dedicated to maintaining a high-quality team that ensures a warm, secure, and stimulating environment, valuing each individual.

They prioritise safety through strict adherence to Safer Recruitment guidelines, hiring staff based on qualifications, experience, and commitment, all of whom undergo thorough checks. Staff benefit from an induction period, continuous internal and external training, and guidance from Early Years Consultants to uphold company policies.

What it's like

Children are happy and safe in this warm, nurturing environment. Staff form strong relationships with children and listen carefully to what they say. Staff understand children's individual needs and use their interests to support them to achieve the next steps in their learning. Staff support children well to understand positive behaviours and learn to care for their physical health and well-being.

Montessori ApproachEYFS CurriculumHot and Healthy MealsStrong Parent Partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

9am until 4pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 2 December 2024 · Jenny Gordon

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and safe in this warm, nurturing environment. Staff form strong relationships with children and listen carefully to what they say. Staff understand children's individual needs and use their interests to support them to achieve the next steps in their learning. Staff support children well to understand positive behaviours and learn to care for their physical health and well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have worked hard to make necessary improvements since the last inspection, leading to better experiences for children.
  • Staff support children well to make good progress in their communication and language by using a wide range of interesting vocabulary and stories.
  • Staff make good use of key words from children's home languages to support them to feel included and reassured.
  • Staff plan engaging activities that help children develop their focus and attention.
  • Staff incorporate opportunities for children to develop their independence skills throughout the day.

Areas to develop

  • 1create further opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills
  • 2improve the consistency of how staff support children to transition between each part of the daily routine.
Inspection #10360916 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders work closely with parents and professionals to support children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They identify these children early and provide interventions to help them catch up with their peers. Where necessary, leaders refer children to external professionals for additional support.

Outdoor space

The report mentions that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. However, it also states that staff do not carefully consider how to ensure that every child has a sufficient range of opportunities to strengthen their gross motor skills.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: March 2015

  • December 2024Good
  • July 2024Inadequate
  • September 2018Good
  • March 2018Inadequate
  • April 2016Good
  • August 2015Good
  • March 2015Inadequate

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