Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool
Opening Times
Mon to Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contact
Address
1 Essex Pl Square, Chiswick, London, W4 5UJ
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Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool, a natural, eco-friendly haven nestled in the heart of Chiswick, London, formerly known as Maggie and Rose Chiswick.
Chiswick House, often referred to as ‘The Village Nursery’, offers a true home-from-home experience with unique, creative, and inspiring learning spaces.
We take pride in offering exceptional care and learning opportunities within a warm, family-focused environment that nurtures and inspires young minds.
Welcome to our Chiswick Nursery
At Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool, we provide high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop their unique abilities. Our beautiful natural play areas and charming wooden furnishings create a warm, inviting space that encourages learning and growth.
A truly magical setting, our nursery blends natural beauty with creativity, inspiring children to explore, discover, and flourish!
Our eco-friendly nursery is Eco-School accredited and embraces sustainability through thoughtful practices, including a focus on outdoor play, waste reduction, and promoting environmental awareness among the children.
We understand the importance of providing high-quality care and education, which is why we are proud to be accredited by Ofsted. Our nursery recently received a ‘Good’ rating in our Ofsted inspection, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care for families. This ensures a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive, learn, and grow with confidence.
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Opening Times
Mon to Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contact
Address
1 Essex Pl Square, Chiswick, London, W4 5UJ
Get Your Personalised Fee Breakdown
Find out what your nursery fees could be, including any funding options available to you.
Key Services
Facilities
Our nursery offers beautiful playrooms and areas designed to create the perfect space for children to learn and grow. The large rooftop garden is a favourite, featuring bikes, an assault course, and a lookout area where toddlers love watching the trains go by. Our cosy reading area offers a peaceful space to nurture a love of books and stories, helping children develop language skills, concentration, and imagination. With a wide range of books and supportive props, children are encouraged to engage with the stories, building confidence in their reading skills. For outdoor learning and fun, our outdoor classroom area invites children to wear their wellies and raincoats, enjoying the fresh air while exploring and learning.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer a range of enriching activities for children, including the Splat Room for messy play, the Art School for daily creativity, and the Cooking School where children participate in fun cooking classes and activities that support their development of essential life skills, including everyday mathematics. Our Forest School sessions connect children with nature, while Yoga and Mindfulness classes promote physical and emotional well-being. The Loose Parts Room provides natural resources for imaginative play, and our Spanish Class introduces children to a new language. Additionally, our Musical Movement Class develops coordination and rhythm, and the Sensory Room offers a calming space for children who may become overwhelmed.
Longstanding Staff
Our longstanding staff members bring experience and stability to the nursery, building strong relationships with children and families. This continuity supports emotional well-being, high-quality care, and a welcoming, family atmosphere for everyone.
Regular Outings
Our community outings provide children with valuable opportunities to explore the world beyond the nursery. These experiences help children develop social skills, build confidence, and connect with their local community, all while learning about the world around them in a fun and engaging way.
Nutritious Meals
Our nursery provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, prioritising balanced nutrition to support children’s growth and development throughout their day of learning.
Location
Our Chiswick nursery is conveniently located near Chiswick Park station, directly opposite Sainsbury’s, where you’ll find free parking for easy drop-off and pick-up.
We’re also situated opposite Turnham Green, providing a lovely green space for children to enjoy during outdoor activities.
This prime location makes our nursery easily accessible for families in the area.
About our Chiswick Day Nursery
Curriculum
Our Chiswick Nursery curriculum is rooted in the Curiosity Approach to learning, where children’s creativity and imagination take centre stage.
This stimulating environment nurtures self-esteem and confidence, encouraging children to explore, express, and grow in a supportive setting that values each child’s unique potential.
Chiswick House ensures that all our children have access to engaging activities that inspire bright minds and nurture a love for learning, making us one of the top childcare providers in the area.
Team
Our nursery manager plays a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming environment, prioritising each child’s individual needs and ensuring their interests are nurtured.
Our team is highly established, with many long-term staff members who bring a wealth of experience and qualifications.
We also have dedicated SEND Practitioners who provide specialised support for children with additional needs or those who require extra help with speech and language, social interactions, turn-taking, sharing, and other areas such as adapting to a new baby arriving, our SEND Practitioners ensure that every child feels supported and valued.
Parent Partnerships
We value strong parent partnerships, and offer a welcoming environment for our families with a variety of events to stay connected and involved in your child’s journey.
Our nursery uses our nursery app to keep in close contact, providing updates and sharing insights about your child’s day, care routine, activities, and progress, including nursery news and events, ensuring that families are always informed and involved.
We host regular 6-weekly stay-and-play sessions, parents’ evenings, curriculum evenings, and friendly parent socials. We also provide school readiness workshops and share monthly “top tips” on the Famly App to support families.
Celebrations like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day include special breakfasts, creating a warm, inclusive nursery community where every family feels valued.

Facilities
Our day nursery and preschool offers wonderful facilities.
Our preschool children start their day with a nutritious breakfast in our lovely soft play area, setting the tone for a day full of fun. Our extensive range of activities ensures that every child’s day is filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn, supporting their development at every stage.
It has a unique village atmosphere and offers a perfect setting for learning and playing, composed of special little areas and charming classrooms that resemble quaint cottages, complete with quirky corners and cosy spaces. Each area is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning, while meeting each child’s individual needs.
Playrooms
Our Chiswick Day Nursery is thoughtfully designed as a village green, with creative spaces radiating from the main green to create unique breakout areas like the calm corner, loose parts space, barn area, and art studio.
Our playrooms are carefully planned to inspire little minds and encourage exploration.
At Chiswick House, our rooms are tailored to each stage of your child’s development. Nurturers for babies, Adventurers & Explorers for toddlers, and Leaders for our preschool children, providing the perfect environment for them to grow and thrive.
Each playroom offers tailored experiences that encourage growth and curiosity at every stage, with children transitioning between rooms when they are ready.
Outdoor Space
Our Chiswick nursery features a beautiful rooftop garden, providing a spacious play area where children can enjoy outdoor activities and fresh air.
This large play space includes an undercover mud kitchen, allowing children to engage in imaginative play, experiment with textures, and explore nature in a fun and creative way.

Activities
Our Chiswick Day Nursery offers an enriching environment with many wonderful extracurricular activities for all our children.
Your family will love the variety we have on offer, these extra offerings give your children additional skills to learn, grow and thrive.
Splat Room: A space dedicated to messy play and sensory exploration.
Art School: Daily art activities that encourage creativity and self-expression.
Cooking School: Weekly cooking lessons where children learn about food and nutrition.
Forest School Sessions: Outdoor learning experiences that connect children with nature.
Yoga and Mindfulness: Weekly classes promoting physical well-being and emotional balance.
Loose Parts Room: A room filled with natural resources like shells and wood to support creativity and imaginative play.
Spanish Class: Language lessons that introduce children to basic Spanish.
Musical Movement Class: Classes that combine music and movement to develop coordination and rhythm.
Sensory room: If your child is easily overwhelmed we provide a unique sensory experience for relaxation and stress relief.
Our activities at our nursery in Chiswick are designed to support your child at every stage, preparing children for their next stage in their learning journey. These foundation classes at our Chiswick Nursery prepare children and give them an early introduction to school life.
Community Outings
The children at our Chiswick Nursery enjoy exciting outings at least three times a week, exploring places like the Transport Museum, Holland Park, the library, and the Business Park with its reading pods and beautiful lake. We also love visiting the local fire station, visits to the shops to buy ingredients for cooking and baking, and going on out for our Forest School sessions.
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Our Nursery at a Glance
- Nursery AppStay connected with real-time updates on your child’s day through our easy-to-use nursery app.
- Home-from-HomeOur nursery provides a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe and comfortable.
- Regular OutingsWe offer regular outings to explore the local community and extend learning beyond the nursery.
- GardenOur spacious garden allows children to enjoy outdoor play and fresh air every day.
- Growing GardenChildren can get hands-on with nature by tending to our growing garden, learning about plants and the environment.
- Nutritious MealsWe serve nutritious, balanced meals to support children’s growth and development.
- SportChildren stay active and develop motor skills through a variety of fun and engaging sports activities.
- Eco SchoolWe’re proud to be an eco-friendly nursery, teaching children to care for the environment.
- LanguagesWe introduce children to different languages, encouraging early communication skills.
- Forest SchoolLed by a dedicated Forest School leader in purpose-built facilities, inspires curiosity and nurtures a love for outdoor learning.
- SENCoOur qualified SENCo ensures that children with additional needs receive the tailored support they require.
- LibraryOur cosy library is filled with books to encourage a love of reading and storytelling.
- YogaYoga promotes coordination, flexibility, mindfulness, and well-being, helping children stay calm and focused.
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Meet the Manager
Gemma Williams
Nursery Manager
Gemma has worked in the Early Years and Education sector since 1999. Upon leaving school she knew she wanted to work with children and has always had a passion for working with children who have additional needs. Gemma is Level 7 qualified and strives to ensure quality of care and learning is prioritised at all times, giving children and their families the best nursery experience she possibly can. Gemma loves to support, develop and train her team to ensure little ones have access to quality learning opportunities and unique learning experiences to support their growth and development.
Gemma has worked in the Early Years and Education sector since 1999. Upon leaving school she knew she wanted to work with children and has always had a passion for working with children who have additional needs. Gemma is Level 7 qualified and strives to ensure quality of care and learning is prioritised at all times, giving children and their families the best nursery experience she possibly can. Gemma loves to support, develop and train her team to ensure little ones have access to quality learning opportunities and unique learning experiences to support their growth and development.
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