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# Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery

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Ofsted: Outstanding

(Dec 2021) 

· St. Andrews Parish Church, 43 Park Walk, LONDON, SW10 0AU · Kensington and Chelsea 

Number of places

60 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Dec 2021

Local authority

Kensington and Chelsea

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Chelsea Pre-Prep, established in 2009, is the founding nursery of the Rocket Pre-Preps group and is consistently rated as 'Ofsted Outstanding'. Located in the heart of Chelsea, the day nursery offers a unique blend of traditional values and imaginative learning experiences.

It features six specially designed classrooms, a versatile open hall that adapts throughout the year, and a large private garden, providing a serene urban sanctuary for children. The philosophy at Chelsea Pre-Prep focuses on fostering creativity and confidence, ensuring every child develops a curious and self-assured approach to learning.

The institution is dedicated to a pioneering educational framework that values critical thinking, creativity, and compassion, all within a beautifully curated environment. This approach is human-centred, informed by research, and aims to prepare children for the future through hands-on exploration and collaborative learning.

Our ethos

Chelsea Pre-Prep's philosophy is human-centred and research-informed, focusing on fostering creativity, confidence, critical thinking, and compassion. They aim to prepare children for the future through hands-on exploration and collaborative learning, encouraging a curious and self-assured approach.

What it's like

Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery and thrive in a rich and enchanting environment. They make independent choices from highly motivating activities and consistently engage in play and learning, often smiling and giggling together, for example, when exploring reflections in baubles.

Ofsted Outstanding Private Garden Rocket Pre-Preps Group 

## Pricing & funding

Pricing on request 

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## Key facts

Opening hours

Each weekday from 8.30am to 4pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery

Last inspected 7 December 2021

Safeguarding effective 

Overall effectiveness 

Outstanding 

Quality of education 

Outstanding 

Behaviour and attitudes 

Outstanding 

Personal development 

Outstanding 

Leadership and management 

Outstanding 

What it's like to attend

Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to nursery and thrive in a rich and enchanting environment. They make independent choices from highly motivating activities and consistently engage in play and learning, often smiling and giggling together, for example, when exploring reflections in baubles.

Inspector highlights

-   Children are enthusiastic learners and thrive in a rich and enchanting environment. 
-   Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable, planning and implementing a sequential curriculum based on children's interests. 
-   Children make outstanding progress, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 
-   Staff use a wide range of effective strategies to support children's language development, including Makaton signs for younger children. 
-   Leaders and staff build impressive, effective relationships with parents, fully engaging them in their children's learning. 

Inspection #10138053 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175752)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery

Inspection date

Dec 2021

Inspection no.

10138053

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50175752)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393954)

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St. Andrews Parish Church, 43 Park Walk, LONDON, SW10 0AU 

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Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make outstanding progress in relation to their starting points, including children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Assessment is rigorous and identifies areas where children need extra help, and steps to support this are put in place.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the carefully planned environment, with experiences continually evolving, both indoors and outdoors. They demonstrate excellent spatial awareness and coordination as they run and chase in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: February 2010

-   December 2021 Outstanding 
-   April 2016 Outstanding 
-   February 2010 Outstanding 

## Frequently asked about Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery

### What are the opening hours at Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery?

### How does Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery support children with SEND?

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