Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 08:30 to 16:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2021. Open since 2009, with 60 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Kensington and Chelsea
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Kensington and Chelsea from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SW10 0AUWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 7 December 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are enthusiastic learners, who love coming to nursery as they thrive within this rich and enchanting environment. Children are extremely happy and demonstrate high levels of emotional security, confidence and self-esteem.
Children's interests and love of learning are at the heart of every decision staff make. Staff support children in developing independence rapidly through daily routines and experiences. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the carefully planned environment in an unhurried atmosphere. They make independent choices from highly motivating activities that capture their curiosity for learning. Experiences are continually evolving, both indoors and outdoors. Children are completely involved in play and learning. They consistently smile and laugh together. For example, children are fascinated when they discover how their reflection changes in different sized baubles hanging on the trees. They smile and giggle with excitement, and they relish the praise they receive from staff. Children demonstrate excellent spatial awareness and coordination as they run and chase in the garden. Children confidently talk about their learning. They use some rich vocabulary.
Children enjoy learning about sustainability, adding recycling bins to their classrooms and reducing plastic packaging in their lunch boxes. Children behave extremely well; they work together and cooperate exceptionally well as they build
- 7 December 2021Outstanding
- 14 April 2016Outstanding
- 5 February 2010Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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