Food
All meals and snacks prepared on-site by a chef from LEYF’s nutritious menu, catering for different dietary requirements and allergies.
House of Commons Nursery
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2022)
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Westminster
About this day nursery
The House of Commons Nursery & Pre-School, part of the LEYF (London Early Years Foundation) network, provides exceptional early years education and childcare for children aged from birth to 5. Located within the Parliamentary Estate, this bright and open nursery, easily accessible via Westminster tube station, boasts an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating.
The dedicated team focuses on fostering curiosity and discovery through a varied curriculum, which includes engaging activities like science experiments, woodwork, cooking, and outdoor exploration in places such as Chinatown and St James’s Park. The nursery prioritises parental involvement, regularly hosting workshops, coffee mornings, and special events.
All meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site by a trained chef, adhering to LEYF’s nutritious menu and catering to diverse dietary needs. The nursery is open to children of Members, Members’ staff, House of Commons and Parliamentary Digital Service employees, House of Lords Peers and staff, and Press Gallery Media Pass Holders.
Our ethos
The nursery focuses on fostering curiosity and discovery through a varied curriculum, including science experiments, woodwork, cooking, and outdoor exploration. They also prioritise parental involvement.
What it's like
Children are very happy and settled, building strong relationships with staff and demonstrating high levels of confidence. They benefit from an extremely well-planned curriculum with staff providing fantastic opportunities that enrich their learning. Staff's interaction with children is highly effective and their curriculum intent is very secure.
Ofsted OutstandingChef on siteOutdoor explorationParentZone appPart of LEYF Nurseries
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Opening hours
08:00 - 18:00
Age range
Birth to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for House of Commons Nursery
Last inspected 23 February 2022 · Karen Wells
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 very happy and settled, building strong relationships with staff and demonstrating high levels of confidence. They benefit from an extremely well-planned curriculum with staff providing fantastic opportunities that enrich their learning. Staff's interaction with children is highly effective and their curriculum intent is very secure.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers are inspirational with a clear and ambitious vision.
- Staff have exceptional knowledge of the curriculum and maintain high standards of teaching.
- Planning and assessment of children's learning is exceptional and carefully monitored.
- Partnership with parents is exemplary, securing the link between home and nursery.
- Staff actively encourage children to make healthy choices and involve children in planning at every level.
Inspection #10209839 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff make excellent use of sign language to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), making them very effective communicators. Children with SEND achieve the best possible outcomes, as staff act swiftly to support them.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy exploring the local area daily. Staff make rules fun to follow, for example, on the way to the park, children call for the green man to wake up. Children run around hunting for dinosaurs in sight and sound of staff.
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022
Date: February 2011
- February 2022Outstanding
- August 2015Good
- February 2011Good
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