Find a Nursery in Kensington and Chelsea

4.7★ average from 279 parent reviews on Google

We track 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 29 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 4 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 284 Google reviews across 22 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 19 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 16 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Towns & areas in Kensington and Chelsea

All day nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea

• Ark Start Brunel · London
• Ark Start St Clement · London
• Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool · London
• Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery · LONDON
• Clare Gardens · London
• Colville Day Care · London
• Dalgarno Pre-School · London
• Denbigh Under Fives · LONDON
• Earls Court Community Nursery · LONDON
• Eden Montessori Nursery · LONDON
• Grenfell Early Years · London
• Happy Sunflower House Nursery and Preschool · London
• Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery · London
• Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery · London
• Holland Park Pre-School · LONDON
• Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool · London
• Keren's Nursery Holland Park · LONDON
• Kinderzimmer South Kensington · London
• La Petite Ecole Bilingue Cambridge Gardens · LONDON
• Les Chatons - The French Nursery School · London
• LEYF - Colville Nursery & Pre-School · London
• Little Cherubs Nursery School · London
• Lloyd Williamson Nursery Kensington · London
• Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington · LONDON
• Lloyd Williamson Schools Foundation Nursery · London
• Marlborough Day Care · London
• Mulberry Montessori House Nursery And Preschool · LONDON
• New Studio · London
• Ohana Centre · London
• Park Walk Seedlings Nursery · London
• Pop Up At Venture Centre · London
• Queensberry Nursery · London
• St Quintin Nursery · London
• Strawberry Fields Nursery School · LONDON
• The Chelsea Nursery · London
• The Kensington Kindergarten · London
• Venture @ Wiltshire Close Adventure Playground · Rosemoor Street
• Vishenka · London
• Vishenka · LONDON
• Warwick Pre-School · London
• West London Learning Club · London
• World's End Under Fives Centre · London

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Kensington and Chelsea?

We list 42 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea, 41 of which have a Kensington and Chelsea address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Kensington and Chelsea are rated Outstanding?

6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Kensington and Chelsea, including Keren's Nursery Holland Park, LEYF - Colville Nursery & Pre-School. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.

What do parents say about nurseries near Kensington and Chelsea?

Across 22 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Kensington and Chelsea have left 284 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.

Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Kensington and Chelsea?

19 of the 42 nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea (45%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.

Which nurseries near Kensington and Chelsea take babies?

16 settings in Kensington and Chelsea are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.