Nurseries in Acton
Acton (postcode district W3) has 31 early-years settings and 874 places on LondonEY. By type there are 18 day nurseries, 7 school nursery classes, 3 pre-schools, 2 maintained nursery schools and 1 independent school. Settings with Montessori in the name: 2.
Ofsted results are a mixed picture. New report cards: 1, with 0 strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas. Previous-framework grades show 3 Outstanding and 12 Good, with 5 still awaiting a first inspection. Compare those against the borough-wide Ealing highest-rated list before deciding.
Acton has many stations of its own. The area list includes Acton Central, Acton Main Line, West Acton, Acton Town, South Acton and Ealing Common. Settings by nearest station: Acton Central 7, Acton Town 7, East Acton 5, South Acton 3 and Acton Main Line 4, which makes a commute-led search straightforward.
When you have a shortlist, check the Ealing nursery fees page, and look at Ealing Broadway for more options one stop along.
Acton in numbers
31
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 18
- School nursery classes
- 7
- Pre-schools
- 3
- Nursery schools
- 2
- Independent schools (early years)
- 1
- Registered places
- 874
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 1
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 0
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 12
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 5
Every setting in Acton
31 of 31 settings in Acton
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Acton Day Nursery & Pre-School | W3 | 36 places | Good | Acton Town 680 m710 m from centre |
| Acton Gardens Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Acton Gardens Primary School | W3 | — | Early years: Good | South Acton 350 m1.0 km from centre |
| Acton Montessori Nursery And PreschoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Acton Montessori Nursery And Preschool | W3 | 70 places | Good | Acton Town 320 m1.3 km from centre |
| Ark Priory Primary AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Ark Priory Primary Academy | W3 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Acton Central 500 m700 m from centre |
| Ark Start South ActonDay nurseryOfsted report for Ark Start South Acton | W3 | 59 places | Not yet inspected | South Acton 290 m1.0 km from centre |
| Big Dippers PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Big Dippers Preschool | W3 | 40 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Acton Central 570 m590 m from centre |
| Blossom Patch Ltd - ActonDay nurseryOfsted report for Blossom Patch Ltd - Acton | W3 | 66 places | Not yet inspected | East Acton 380 m1.2 km from centre |
| Buttercups at ActonDay nurseryOfsted report for Buttercups at Acton | W3 | 41 places | Good | East Acton 1.1 km1.5 km from centre |
| Cybertots at Acton GardensDay nurseryOfsted report for Cybertots at Acton Gardens | W3 | — | Good | South Acton 260 m1.5 km from centre |
| Cybertots LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Cybertots Limited | W3 | 27 places | Outstanding | Acton Town 350 m930 m from centre |
| Derwentwater Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Derwentwater Primary School | W3 | — | School inspection | Acton Central 440 m150 m from centre |
| Greek Primary School of LondonIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Greek Primary School of London | W3 | — | School inspection | Acton Main Line 700 m450 m from centre |
| Happy Feet Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Happy Feet Day Nursery | W3 | 40 places | Good | Acton Main Line 620 m390 m from centre |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Holy Family Catholic Primary School | W3 | — | Early years: Outstanding | West Acton 340 m1.5 km from centre |
| Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park | W3 | 26 places | Good | Acton Central 440 m850 m from centre |
| John Perryn Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for John Perryn Primary School | W3 | — | Early years: Good | East Acton 490 m1.3 km from centre |
| Kids Castle Preschool LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for Kids Castle Preschool Ltd | W3 | 37 places | Not yet inspected | Acton Town 710 m590 m from centre |
| Little Eve's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Eve's Nursery | W3 | 35 places | Good | East Acton 1.0 km1.4 km from centre |
| Little Foot Steps Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Foot Steps Day Nursery | W3 | 26 places | Good | Acton Town 650 m670 m from centre |
| Maples Nursery School and Children's CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre | W3 | — | Early years: na | Acton Central 100 m440 m from centre |
| Maples Nursery School DaycarePre-schoolOfsted report for Maples Nursery School Daycare | W3 | 9 places | Not yet inspected | Acton Central 90 m440 m from centre |
| Maria Montessori Nursery SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Maria Montessori Nursery School | W3 | 40 places | Not yet inspected | Ealing Common 350 m1.1 km from centre |
| Melrose Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Melrose Nursery School | W3 | 36 places | Good | Acton Main Line 310 m1.0 km from centre |
| Miyabi YochienDay nurseryOfsted report for Miyabi Yochien | W3 | 45 places | Good | Ealing Common 500 m940 m from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West ActonDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton | W3 | 57 places | Good | West Acton 80 m1.2 km from centre |
| South Acton Childrens CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for South Acton Childrens Centre | W3 | — | Outstanding | Acton Town 470 m910 m from centre |
| South Acton Childrens CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for South Acton Childrens Centre | W3 | 70 places | Outstanding | Acton Town 470 m910 m from centre |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | W3 | — | School inspection | Acton Main Line 700 m450 m from centre |
| The Garden Nursery LtdDay nurseryOfsted report for The Garden Nursery Ltd | W3 | 72 places | Outstanding | East Acton 700 m1.0 km from centre |
| The Little Garden NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Little Garden Nursery | W3 | 42 places | Good | Acton Central 640 m1.0 km from centre |
| West Acton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for West Acton Primary School | W3 | — | Early years: Good | West Acton 110 m1.1 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- W3 31 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Town | Underground | 10 |
| Acton Central | Overground | 9 |
| South Acton | Overground | 9 |
| Acton Main Line | National Rail, Elizabeth line | 6 |
| Ealing Common | Underground | 3 |
| West Acton | Underground | 3 |
Nurseries in Acton: questions
What nursery choices does Acton have?
W3 has 31 settings and 874 places, including 18 day nurseries.
Are there Outstanding nurseries in Acton?
Older-style grades split 3 Outstanding and 12 Good. New report cards: 1, with 0 strong in at least 4 of 6 areas; listed as not yet inspected: 5. The Ealing highest-rated list has the full ranking.
Which Acton stations are closest to nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: Acton Central 7, Acton Town 7, East Acton 5, South Acton 3 and Acton Main Line 4. West Acton and Ealing Common are also on this area's station list.
Is there an online application for free childcare hours in Acton?
Partly. Working-parent codes are applied for on GOV.UK, and Ealing Council runs an online childcare portal for two-year-old support. Hours for 3 and 4-year-olds are arranged with your provider. See Ealing funding.
Are there childminders in Acton?
Childminder totals are published per borough rather than per neighbourhood. Ealing has 113 registered childminders; read how to check one on our Ealing childminders page.