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Best nursery schools in Chiswick

With demand high for nurseries in Chiswick, local families rely on a mix of school-based provision, pre-schools and private day nurseries. We outline the options in this corner of west London and highlight what parents should know about applying early.
Orchard House School nursery room with climbing apparatus, bookshelves and cushions
Orchard House Nursery, Bedford Park

Chiswick families are spoilt for choice when it comes to the nurseries and pre-schools. Typical hours are 7.30am until 6.30pm and many settings are open 50 weeks a year.

As with the rest of London, the best options come in the shape of big national chains, local chains and much-loved standalones. Bright Horizons and Busy Bees both have two nurseries in the area, offering provision from 3 months; Newpark’s new site is close to Turnham Green station; Devonshire Day Nursery will look after your baby from six weeks. These nurseries all have long waits for places and you will want to register your interest long before your child is ready to start, ideally before they are born.

Pre-schools generally follow school term times and children join after their second birthday. Ravenscourt Park Montessori School, Stepping Stones and Willow Tree are all popular options. Those who yearn for den-building and wild cooking opt for Little Forest Folk in Chiswick House, where maths and literacy are taught using materials from the woods.

Local private school nurseries provide something similar and offer seamless transition into the reception year. Orchard House School and International School of London take children from the age of 3. Heathfield House School has places for children from 3 months.

All Hounslow primary schools in Chiswick have a nursery class, providing half or full days from when a child is 3. Applications are organised by Hounslow. Belmont Primary School and Strand-on-the-Green Nursery School are sought after; attending the nursery at any primary or infant school does not guarantee a spot in reception. Nurseries at state primaries are not the norm in Ealing or Hammersmith & Fulham, so don’t take it for granted that primary schools will have one.