Blossom Patch Nursery

A wooden climbing area, music twice a week for older children and a baby sleeping area give Blossom Patch Nursery a practical, play-centred character. This East Acton setting on The Fairway, W3 7PW, caters for children from birth to five.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. Families can choose term-time or year-round attendance.

Rooms and Ages

Indoor groups are organised by age: Pupas for three months to two years, Caterpillars for two to three, and Butterflies for three to five. A sleeping area accommodates babies and younger children who need a daytime rest.

Butterflies have Special Time, a small-group activity centred on literacy and numeracy that gives each child a chance to contribute.

Learning and Activities

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) connects learning through play with communication, physical development, relationships, early reading and maths. Here, activities follow children's interests: sandcastle building combines mathematical learning, sharing and conversation, while construction, cooking and creative work give children different ways to explore.

Older children have music sessions twice weekly. Outside, the wooden climbing area provides opportunities to balance, climb and slide; free movement between indoors and outdoors is used wherever possible.

A key person is chosen according to the relationship formed with each child during settling. That practitioner prepares progress records and uses them to shape activities, while other staff also work with the child. Parents receive updates through a phone app.

Two settling sessions precede the start date, with a parent staying for the first hour of the initial session. These sessions are included in the registration charge.

The manager holds the SENCO role, working with parents, the key person and room leader to decide how to respond to developmental concerns. A designated safeguarding role and first-aid cover are part of the care arrangements; these describe procedures rather than an inspection judgement.

Sessions and Attendance

Morning sessions run from 7am to 12.45pm; afternoons run from 1pm to 6.45pm. The minimum attendance is three half days or two full days. Term-time and year-round contracts are offered.

The nursery's opening hours are 7am to 6.45pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

Funding and Paid Extras

Funded childcare is offered through the Early Years educational grant, described as 15 / 30 hours a week from the term after a child's second or third birthday. Private childcare is also offered; current prices should form part of the nursery's written quotation.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in fees, with lunches delivered daily by YumYum Food Company. Parents can alternatively supply packed food, subject to restrictions including nuts, and should give advance notice of allergies or dietary requirements.

• Regulatory concern. Ofsted's records list a concern dated 29 May 2026; its outcome is not published, so families may want to ask the nursery about it.
• Attendance planning. The minimum booking is three half days or two full days, and different opening and session times appear in the nursery's information. Confirm the contracted times before arranging work or collections.
• Funded costs. Meals are included in fees. Request a written breakdown of how meals and non-food consumables are handled specifically during funded hours.
• Settling visit. Two settling sessions are included in the registration charge. Use a viewing appointment to discuss how those sessions would fit your child's needs.

Blossom Patch suits families considering morning or afternoon sessions, as well as full days, with term-time and year-round options. Its practical appeal lies in interest-led activities, outdoor climbing and a key-person system with app updates. The dated concern merits a direct discussion before committing.