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The Knightsbridge Kindergarten

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(5 Google reviews) ·119 Eaton Square, London, SW1W 9AL · Westminster
Number of places
62 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Westminster

About this early years setting

The Knightsbridge Kindergarten is a distinguished nursery and Pre-School located in Eaton Square, Belgravia, known for its dedication to early childhood education for over 15 years. The kindergarten prides itself on maintaining high standards, having received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted.

It offers a safe and nurturing environment where children from 2 to 5 years old can develop a positive approach to learning, learn to respect others, and enjoy new experiences. The nursery is unique for being an independently owned, family-run establishment in its area, with facilities specifically designed for young children, including a soft playroom, sensory room, and a garden.

Furthermore, it leverages the beautiful Belgrave Square Gardens for weekly Forest School classes led by a trained teacher. The kindergarten aims to instil a strong sense of self and a love for learning in every child, ensuring they leave with many happy memories.

They are also expanding with a new nursery school set to open in Marylebone in January 2026.

Our ethos

The Knightsbridge Kindergarten is dedicated to early childhood education, aiming to foster a positive approach to learning, respect for others, and a love for learning in every child. They offer a nurturing environment and practical experiences, including weekly Forest School classes, to instil a strong sense of self.

What it's like

Children flourish in this outstanding setting. Staff are passionate and motivated to deliver a well-thought-out and purposeful curriculum that incorporates children's individual interests and identified learning goals, delivered through interesting topics. This has a great impact on all children and the excellent progress they make.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingFamily-run nurseryForest School programmeDedicated facilities for 2-5 year oldsLocated in Eaton Square

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured termly, offering morning sessions block-booked for five days a week, alongside afternoon and lunch hour sessions booked per day of the week. Ad-hoc bookings are available for individual afternoon and lunch sessions. Funded hours are accepted for eligible three and four-year-olds.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Registration fee of £150 is required.
  • Morning sessions are booked as a block of 5 mornings per week.
  • Afternoon and lunch sessions are booked per weekly session per term.
  • Ad hoc lunch and afternoon sessions can be booked individually.
  • Offers 15 hours Minimum Funding Entitlement (MFE) for three and four-year-olds.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning session: 8:45am to 12pm; Morning session with lunch hour: 8:45am to 1pm; Morning session with afternoon session: 8:45am to 3:30pm

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Knightsbridge Kindergarten

Last inspected 28 February 2024

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 flourish in this outstanding setting. Staff are passionate and motivated to deliver a well-thought-out and purposeful curriculum that incorporates children's individual interests and identified learning goals, delivered through interesting topics. This has a great impact on all children and the excellent progress they make.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish and make excellent progress through a high-quality, purposeful curriculum.
  • Staff are incredibly nurturing and model exemplary behaviour, creating an atmosphere of respect and kindness.
  • Children learn about the world around them, including local landmarks, and develop a love for reading through a language-rich environment.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding levels of support through excellent partnerships and specialist training.
  • Children have abundant opportunities to develop physical skills in the well-resourced outdoor area, learning to balance, run, cycle, and take risks safely.
  • The manager and staff team are inspirational, demonstrating passion and determination in providing inclusive, high-quality education and care.
Inspection #10308001 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children have developed an abundance of confidence and are highly sociable

children have developed an abundance of confidence and are highly sociable

parents mention that they feel extremely involved in what is happening and that staff truly know their child and their individual needs

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive outstanding levels of support. The manager, staff and 'shadow' staff build excellent partnerships with parents and health professionals, such as behaviour therapists. Staff receive specialist training that helps them to provide exemplary care and support for children with SEND. The nursery is extremely inclusive.

Outdoor space

In the outdoor area, children learn to think critically as they build a road for vehicles, carefully checking the width for the different-sized vehicles. Children have an abundance of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They demonstrate how they can balance, run and cycle in the well-resourced outdoor area.

Google Reviews of The Knightsbridge Kindergarten

5.0
(5 Google reviews)
Joyce Carter
7 years ago

Great Teaching environment. Modern Teaching Ethics. for young children.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • February 2024Outstanding
  • March 2018Outstanding
  • November 2015Good
  • November 2011Outstanding

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