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Marlborough Day Care # Marlborough Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Marlborough Primary School, Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AP · Kensington and Chelsea Number of places 27 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Kensington and Chelsea About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Marlborough Day Care, registered with Ofsted in 2024 and inspected on April 13, 2026, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in London, SW3 3AP. Catering to children aged 0-2 years, the day nursery is open Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 17:30. The setting provides a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment, fostering a strong sense of security and belonging among children. Leaders and staff have designed a rich and ambitious curriculum based on the EYFS framework, which includes various outings, enabling children to flourish and thrive. The key-person system is fully embedded, supporting children, including those who are disadvantaged or have additional learning needs, by addressing barriers to their learning and promoting positive development. Significant progress is observed in all areas of development, including language, mathematics, and physical skills, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next stages of learning. Children develop growing independence and excellent behaviour, taking pride in self-care and making thoughtful decisions throughout the day. Our ethos Marlborough Day Care's approach is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, emphasising all seven areas of learning and specifically fostering a growth mindset. They focus on providing personalised care through a Key Person approach, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment linked to the wider resources of Marlborough Primary School. What it's like Leaders help staff create an extremely welcoming and inclusive setting. They work together to design a rich and ambitious curriculum, which includes various outings. These experiences enhance children's learning, enabling them to flourish and thrive. Children develop a sense of security and belonging, which boosts their confidence to fully engage in activities. Welcoming and Inclusive Strong Relationships Ambitious Curriculum Strong Standard ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged for full day, half day, or full week sessions, with scheduled price increases from April 2026. Government funding is accepted, but full rates apply for non-term time bookings or hours exceeding the standard entitlement. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Minimum booking of at least two sessions per week is required. - • Full charges apply for non-term time bookings and school holidays. - • Standard rates apply for any hours attended over the 30-hour entitlement. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Marlborough Day Care Inspection date Apr 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302502)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2781714) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk/Learning/Day-Care/) Marlborough Primary School, Draycott Avenue, London, SW3 3AP ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=marlborough-day-care-sw3-3ap-2781714) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 5:30 pm (48 weeks per year) Food Lunches provided by Harrisons catering company; morning and afternoon snacks provided. Age range 6 months - 3 years Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2024 Waitlist Waiting list currently in place. Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 2 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Marlborough Day Care Last inspected 13 April 2026 What it's like to attend Leaders help staff create an extremely welcoming and inclusive setting. They work together to design a rich and ambitious curriculum, which includes various outings. These experiences enhance children's learning, enabling them to flourish and thrive. Children develop a sense of security and belonging, which boosts their confidence to fully engage in activities. Inspector highlights - All children thrive and make significant progress in their learning and development, including children who speak English as an additional language and those who face other barriers to learning. - Children show growing independence by confidently taking on manageable tasks and making thoughtful decisions throughout the day. - Children's behaviour is excellent, and they show a sense of security and belonging, particularly when they move rooms. - Children's language, mathematical and physical skills develop very well, with each child achieving success from their individual starting points. - Leaders and staff set high expectations for behaviour, creating a calm and respectful environment. - Staff prioritise children's safety and happiness and are vigilant in supervising children. - The safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. - Staff build close and trusting relationships with children, supporting their emotional wellbeing effectively and promoting their independence skills. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure continued improvement in the setting's successful work to remove barriers for children who need extra help to realise a transformational impact on all children's achievement and wellbeing. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302502) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The key-person system is fully embedded, addressing barriers to children's learning and promoting positive development, greatly benefiting children, including those who are disadvantaged or have additional learning needs. Staff use rigorous procedures for quickly identifying children's learning needs and provide timely interventions, such as addressing speech delays, social or behavioural difficulties, ensuring all children can engage successfully. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language develop well and learn to express themselves in English, with staff supporting communication in children's home languages when possible, promoting more effective communication. Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 April 2026 Strong standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302502) ## Frequently asked about Marlborough Day Care ### Which area does Marlborough Day Care serve? ### From what age does Marlborough Day Care accept children? ### Who makes up the team at Marlborough Day Care? ### How does Marlborough Day Care support children with SEND? ### How are meals and food managed at Marlborough Day Care? ### Is Marlborough Day Care a private nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Marlborough Day Care? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Marlborough Day Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Queensberry Nursery London · SW7 2DR 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/queensberry-nursery-sw7-2dr-ey341130) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Play2Talk Kent House London · SW7 1BX ](/nursery/play2talk-kent-house-sw7-1bx-2749082) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Imperial College Early Years Education Centre London · SW7 1NA ](/nursery/imperial-college-early-years-education-centre-sw7-1na-135043) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### The Willcocks Nursery School London · SW7 2BA 4.6(9 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-willcocks-nursery-school-sw7-2ba-ey449060) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery London · SW10 0AU ](/nursery/chelsea-pre-prep-school-nursery-sw10-0au-ey393954) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Park Walk Seedlings Nursery London · SW10 0AY ](/nursery/park-walk-seedlings-nursery-sw10-0ay-2719072) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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