Acton Montessori Nursery and Pre-School

A 70-place setting with daily outdoor time on a balcony and trips to a local park, Acton Montessori Nursery and Pre-School serves children from three months to five years at Unit 43, Alacia Court, Palmerston Road, London, W3 8GJ. Montessori means child-led learning through practical activity, with adults guiding rather than taking over. Ofsted rated the setting Good in January 2023 and found safeguarding effective.

This is full day care, registered on both the Early Years Register and compulsory Childcare Register. Full days and half-day sessions are recorded, with weekday opening throughout the year apart from bank holidays and Christmas.

In January 2023, younger children were given time to settle before staff guided them towards sensory play. Toddlers and preschool children hung up coats and bags, then selected name cards to register themselves. Those small routines gave children practical responsibility.

At circle time, children discussed the day and weather, greeted one another and chose action songs and rhymes. Staff also used questions to help a child work out how to reach a truck using a wooden block. These examples show communication, coordination and problem-solving being developed through play and familiar routines rather than formal lessons.

At the January 2023 inspection, children appeared secure with familiar adults and comfortable at drop-off. They played confidently in small groups and treated one another with care. Inspectors found that adults responded to children's development and arranged extra help when it was needed. Families and staff exchanged learning updates through an online app.

Safeguarding arrangements were effective at that inspection. Staff understood signs of abuse, reporting and whistle-blowing procedures. Fresh food was prepared on site by a cook, and individual dietary needs were met. Children ate with key staff and daily helpers checked plates, cups and cutlery.

The nursery is at Unit 43, Alacia Court, Palmerston Road, London, W3 8GJ. It opens Monday to Friday throughout the year, closing for bank holidays and Christmas, and offers full days and half days.

Families should request the current session pattern, funding position and quotation directly.

• Group activities. Ofsted asked leaders to plan group learning intentions for children at different developmental stages. Check how current planning adapts the same activity.
• Outdoor space. The 2023 report described daily balcony use and trips to a local park for larger-scale running and play. Establish how this works for the child's likely attendance days.
• Booking details. Full days and half days are recorded. Current session times and minimum attendance patterns are key points for the nursery enquiry.

Acton Montessori Nursery and Pre-School best suits families seeking full-day or half-day, weekday care from babyhood through to preschool. The 2023 evidence shows a setting where independence grew through ordinary routines, from self-registration to helping at meals, while songs, sensory play and thoughtful questioning supported learning. Parents should confirm the current booking and charging arrangements before deciding.