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Kensal House Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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4.7(13 Google reviews)
·White Building, 555 Harrow Road, London, W10 4RH · Westminster
Number of places
98 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Westminster

About this day nursery

Kensal House Nursery, located in London W10 4RH, is an Ofsted-registered nursery committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can flourish. The day nursery operates on four core values: kindness, individuality, independence, and fun, aiming to offer the best care and education while fostering each child's unique personality and social skills.

They emphasise creating a "home away from home" atmosphere for children and reassuring parents. Kensal House Nursery offers a bespoke educational programme developed by an experienced and passionate team.

They also provide comprehensive support for parents navigating the complex process of selecting future schools for their children, offering advice on schools and catchment areas, and helping children transition smoothly. The day nursery encourages prospective parents to visit and experience its unique culture and environment firsthand.

They also have a robust and flexible settling-in plan designed to help children adjust comfortably to the nursery routine, with individualised approaches to meet each child's specific needs. The nursery operates full-time, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, closing for public bank holidays, three Inset days annually, and one week between Christmas and New Year.

Our ethos

At Kensal House Nursery, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for your child. Our four core values – kindness, individuality, independence and fun –- are at the heart of everything we do. This means children not only receive the best care and education possible, but are also given the space and support to develop their unique personalities, interests and social skills.We understand that every child has special qualities that make them stand out. With this in mind, we are committed to helping children learn and grow in a loving environment that champions and cherishes them.

What it's like

Staff form strong and trusting relationships with children, creating a warm and supportive environment where children feel settled and eager to explore engaging activities. The curriculum is carefully structured, building on children's existing knowledge and abilities, and mealtimes are designed to promote children's growing independence through activities like pouring drinks and scraping plates. Children exhibit good behaviour, demonstrating politeness, taking turns, and actively participating in learning, further reinforced through activities linked to core texts and learning how to stay safe.

Ofsted-registeredIndividualised approachSchool transition supportBespoke educational programme

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges different rates depending on whether the child is under or over three years old. Within these age groups, fees are structured as a daily rate for part-time attendance or a discounted weekly rate for children attending full-time.

Good to know

  • Part-time rates apply to any booking of less than 5 full days per week.
  • Full-time rates apply to bookings of 5 full days per week.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 6:00pm. Closed on public bank holidays, for three Inset days per year and for one week between Christmas and New Year.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kensal House Nursery

Last inspected 5 February 2025

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

Staff form strong and trusting relationships with children, creating a warm and supportive environment where children feel settled and eager to explore engaging activities. The curriculum is carefully structured, building on children's existing knowledge and abilities, and mealtimes are designed to promote children's growing independence through activities like pouring drinks and scraping plates. Children exhibit good behaviour, demonstrating politeness, taking turns, and actively participating in learning, further reinforced through activities linked to core texts and learning how to stay safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress from their starting points in learning, with targeted teaching for those needing extra support.
  • The nursery's transition procedures involve close collaboration with parents and carers, effectively supporting children as they move to the next room and on to school.
  • Staff value the support from leaders and feel their views are considered, with tailored opportunities for professional development positively impacting children's outcomes.
  • Leaders have a clear vision for the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education, and staff collaborate effectively to plan for children's next steps in learning.
  • Staff support children's language and communication development using props, visual aids, actions, and signs, introducing a wide range of vocabulary through diverse learning activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1review group activities to maximise all children's engagement in their learning.
Inspection #10368486 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who require extra support to close any gaps in their learning benefit from targeted teaching that helps them advance.

Outdoor space

Staff plan outings to enhance children's learning, such as visits to local parks where children can run, jump, climb and navigate various terrains, which strengthens their coordination, balance and physical confidence. They also encourage children to recognise potential hazards while assessing the risks on outings, for example during forest school.

Google Reviews of Kensal House Nursery

4.7
(13 Google reviews)
Adelina Cretu
8 months ago

My son joined Kensal House Nursery at the age of 3 and spent a wonderful year there. From the start, the staff were warm, professional, and welcoming, quickly building a trusting relationship with us. When he joined, his English was very limited as it is his second language. With the right support, he made remarkable progress and is now confident in expressing himself, communicating clearly, and behaving well in social settings. He also achieved great learning milestones such as counting, letter recognition, and developing knowledge about animals, planets, and nature. The nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and develop at their own pace. My son especially enjoyed the engaging activities — from creative arts, crafts, and cooking to outdoor play and early learning sessions — all of which prepared him so well for the next step into school. I am especially grateful to his key teachers, Jawaard and Donna, for their dedication and care. Kensal House Nursery has given our family a truly positive experience, and I could not recommend it more highly.

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Andy Hitchings
2 years ago

My wife and I consider ourselves very lucky that we have found this nursery. Our son has really developed since attending, he thoroughly enjoys the activities that the attentive staff conduct and seeing him smile whenever we drop him off in the morning is priceless to us. The building too is lovely and has a very welcoming and friendly energy. The staff are amazing and go out of their way to give the children a lovely time. The staff update us frequently on an app about the meal, sleep routines and also share photos that are taken during the day. The food options are really nutritious, healthy and diverse too. There is a garden in the back of the building, close to the canal, full of toys but the staff also take the children to a local park and local library. We looked at a few other nurseries in the West London area and by far, have found that Kensal House Nursery is the nicest. The building, interior decor, quality of the staff and educational opportunities have all been either 'very good' or 'excellent', in our opinion and the happiness of the children that attend is a testament to that. We'd like to give an extra special shout out and a big THANK YOU to Harriet, Joanna, Samantha and Hodan!

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Oliver Wall
2 years ago

Our son started when it first opened and has loved every minute of it. The facilities are excellent and the staff are caring and nurturing. He has gone from strength to strength, improving his communication, coordination and social skills. The nursery is very well run and we are very happy to be a part of the community.

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Rosanna Henry
2 years ago

Our daughter (2 at the time) joined KHN in January. She has truly blossomed with the love and care of the team. She is more confident with her speech and asserting herself more generally. Everyday she comes home exhausted and happy. She loves forest school, spending time in the garden or just engaging in the many planning activities around the weekly themes (I.e carnival or earth week). As parents we feel lucky to have made good friends with other parents there as well. Cannot recommend enough if you want both a safe and educational place for your kids.

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Renita Bushell
2 years ago

Amazing staff, amazing activities, amazing facilities! My daughter has been at the nursery since she was 8 months old and at every stage she has been nurtured, challenged and loved. The nursery is well organised, the staff are friendly, caring and hugely supportive. I’d highly recommend!!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 February 2025

Good

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

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