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Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery in London (W14 8HJ)

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.6(30 parent reviews)
·5 Holland Road, London, W14 8HJ · Kensington and Chelsea
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea

About this day nursery

Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery, situated in Kensington, London, offers a warm and inviting environment where children aged 0 to 4 years can flourish. The nursery aims to create a stimulating atmosphere, fostering a "can-do" attitude and encouraging children to explore and learn independently.

With a focus on strong relationships between children and staff, the setting ensures children feel secure and supported. The curriculum emphasises communication and language development, with staff actively engaging children in conversations, introducing new vocabulary, and promoting a love for reading.

The nursery also provides a variety of engaging activities, including yoga, dance, music, Spanish classes, and ample outdoor play in a wonderfully arranged space featuring a tree house. Healthy food and regular exercise are promoted, and children learn about diverse cultures and celebrate various festivals.

The nursery prioritises safeguarding and works closely with parents and other professionals to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those learning English as an additional language, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next steps in education.

Our ethos

The nursery aims to foster a "can-do" attitude, encouraging independent exploration and learning. They focus on building strong relationships to ensure children feel secure and supported, with an emphasis on communication, language development, and a love for reading. Activities like yoga, dance, music, Spanish, and outdoor play are provided, alongside a focus on healthy living, cultural diversity, and preparation for future education.

What it's like

Children are happy and well settled in this warm and welcoming nursery. They develop affectionate relationships, enthusiastically greet their key persons and immediately begin to explore the activities in the room. There is a wide variety of good resources, and children are inquisitive learners, exploring the environment and choosing their own play with confidence.

Warm and welcoming environmentStrong focus on communication and languageVariety of engaging activitiesOutdoor play emphasisedSupport for SEND and EAL children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 6:15pm at 5 Holland Road; Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:15pm for 51 weeks of the year at 9 Holland Road.

Staff

15 members of childcare staff at 5 Holland Road; 4 members of childcare staff at 9 Holland Road.

Age range

0 to 4 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery

Last inspected 22 March 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and well settled in this warm and welcoming nursery. They develop affectionate relationships, enthusiastically greet their key persons and immediately begin to explore the activities in the room. There is a wide variety of good resources, and children are inquisitive learners, exploring the environment and choosing their own play with confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager demonstrates a passionate commitment to the staff team and the children and families that use the nursery.
  • Staff receive regular training to ensure they are meeting the needs of all children.
  • Staff are positive role models for the children, praising them regularly and treating them with respect.
  • Communication and language learning is a key focus, with staff spending lots of time talking to the children.
  • Children develop a love for books, exploring them independently or with staff reading to them.

Areas to develop

  • 1further extend the opportunities for children to hear and develop mathematical language in their play.
Inspection #10332992 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported by their key person. Staff identify any difficulties early on and work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure highly effective targeted plans are in place. Parents know their children's targets.

Outdoor space

Children relish playing in the outdoor space that is wonderfully arranged, providing them with numerous opportunities to extend their imagination. They spend considerable amounts of time in the tree house and happily include staff in their role play, using wheeled toys, jumping, balancing, and kicking and throwing balls.

Parent Reviews of Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery

4.6
(30)
Sarah
7 months ago

Our elder son attended HPPN for close to 4 years and our younger son for 8 months before we left the area. It is an exceptional nursery with very caring, dedicated and thoughtful staff. We received regular reports and updates on our sons’ progress, and they nurtured each of their individual interests. Our elder son’s transition to ‘big school’ has been easy as HPPN built up his confidence and he was so well prepared. We are extremely grateful to HPPN for taking such good care of our sons, and we would unreservedly recommend them to anyone in the area.

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Alexandra Pavlova
10 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with Holland Park Prep-Prep — it truly feels like a home away from home for our little one. Why we love it: Supportive & nurturing staff – From day one, every member of the team has been warm, professional, and attentive. It’s clear they care deeply about the children. Daily communication – We get consistent updates (via app, messages or handover chats), with photos, sleep and meal notes—so reassuring for parents. Engaging learning environment – The variety of activities is brilliant: from outdoor play and forest‑school style outings to arts, crafts and story time. Our child absolutely thrives. Strong staff retention – We’ve noticed the low turnover in staff, which feels amazing for continuity and trust—it’s so comforting that familiar faces greet our child every day. Clean, safe and inviting space – The nursery is always spotless and well-maintained. Classrooms are bright and thoughtfully equipped, creating a stimulating and secure setting.

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Christianna Ψ
a year ago

Fantastic nursery with equally amazing staff. They can accommodate any last minute requests for changes in attendance which is super helpful when your schedule is always changing. The effort of all the staff and employees is second to none; from the yoga/karate/ballet etc, to the sports days and Christmas plays. The lunches are great, and the decor of the classrooms is exactly what one would expect from an outstanding nursery. The office staff have also been incredibly helpful with everything to do with applications for primary school, as well as everything else along the way. We will be sad to leave HPPN - thank you for making our introduction to schooling such a treat.

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Cherif Massoud
9 months ago

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the entire team at HPPN for the exceptional care and support you've shown. From day one, it has been clear that you are not just a nursery, but a nurturing and loving environment that genuinely cares for the children. The attention to detail in every interaction, the patience, and the genuine warmth you show has made all the difference. It’s evident that each staff member goes above and beyond, and it’s truly been a relief knowing that our child is in such capable, caring hands. Your dedication not only to the children but also to their families is remarkable, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. We feel incredibly lucky to have found a place where our child can grow and thrive in such a supportive atmosphere. Thank you again for everything you do, you have made a lasting positive impact on our family, and we will always be grateful!

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Aarti Shah
a year ago

Holland park nursery has been amazing! The staff is incredible and are so caring and dedicated, creating a warm and safe environment where our child has truly thrived. The activities are engaging, and we’ve seen such positive growth. Highly recommend for any parent seeking the best care for their little one! Their efforts have a great impact on my child in his early years of learning in a short time.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 March 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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