LJS Nursery School
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in London for from 2 years up to school age, open 09:00 to 13:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in September 2022. Open since 2005, with 52 places.
What it costs
Prices change without notice. Treat these as what to ask about, not a quote.
What childcare usually costs in Westminster
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Westminster 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
NW8 7HAWhat 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, 29 September 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children at this setting get the best possible start. The rich range of experiences offered to them by the strong staff team ensure that children develop the skills and knowledge they need to go on to the next stage in their education. Children from all backgrounds are greeted with open arms into this warm and welcoming nursery.
Children who are new to the setting are treated with great care, and bespoke settling-in arrangements ensure that both children and their parents receive the sensitive support they need to make their introduction to nursery as smooth as possible.
Children behave extremely well in response to the simple, clear guidance provided by the consistent staff team. There is very little challenging behaviour because children are active, interested and busy. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are excellent role models. Children learn to take care of their environment, as they tidy away the resources and wipe the tables to ensure they are clean for snack time.
- 29 September 2022Outstanding
- 2 July 2015Outstanding
- 17 September 2009Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for LJS Nursery School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- 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.
- Do you have a place for a child of my age now? 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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