Town childcare guide

Nurseries in Northolt

Northolt is in the London Borough of Ealing. Childcare pressure varies within Northolt, so parents should check availability for their exact neighbourhood, child's age and required days.

Postcodes: UB5

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MayGardens Little Learners
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Ofsted: Outstanding

MayGardens Little Learners

St Richard's Church, Sussex Crescent, Northolt, Greater London, UB5 4DR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Limited spaces
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£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day

Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.

Funded childcare guide

How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Northolt?

The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to London Borough of Ealing. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.

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Nursery questions in Northolt

Are nursery places difficult to find in Northolt?

It depends where in Northolt you live.

Ealing's childcare sufficiency planning projected for September 2025:

Northolt West End: shortage of 70 places and 2,502 childcare hours for children under 3.

Northolt Mandeville: surplus of 27 places and 904 childcare hours.

These are planning estimates rather than live vacancies, but they show why families in Northolt West End should start checking places early.

Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Northolt?

Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week from the term after their child turns 9 months until school age.

The entitlement provides up to 1,140 hours a year, normally across 38 weeks.

Apply by:

31 December for a January start
31 March for an April start
31 August for a September start

You must reconfirm eligibility every 3 months.

How flexibly can I use funded childcare in Northolt?

Ealing allows funded childcare to be arranged flexibly where the provider offers it.

The council's rules include:

Maximum 10 hours in one funded session

Funded care between 6 am and 8 pm

Maximum 2 childcare sites in one day

Your 1,140 annual hours can also be stretched across more weeks if the nursery offers this.

Can I use 2 nurseries for my funded hours in Northolt?

Yes.

Ealing allows funded childcare to be shared between providers, with a maximum of 2 sites in the same day.

This can help if one Northolt nursery cannot provide all the days or hours you need.

What local early years support is available in Northolt?

Northolt has active Ealing children's centres including Islip Manor Children's Centre and Limetrees Children's Centre.

Current services include stay and play sessions, baby groups, developmental checks and activities for children under 5.

Islip Manor also runs developmental checks for 1 and 2 year olds and targeted communication and play activities.

What should parents of children with SEND check in Northolt?

Ealing's childcare assessment identified insufficient childcare for children with SEND across the borough.

When comparing nurseries in Northolt, ask whether the setting has experience with your child's specific need and what support is available before the start date.

Ealing's childcare system lets parents filter providers by experience with needs including autism, speech and communication needs, sensory disorders, physical disabilities and medical needs.

What should I confirm before accepting a Northolt nursery place?

Confirm your exact start date, required weekdays, funded session times, final monthly cost and SEND support before paying a deposit.

This is particularly important in Northolt West End, where Ealing's childcare planning identified greater pressure on places for children under 3.