Waitlist
Currently at full capacity with a year-long waiting list.
UCL Nursery in London (WC1H 0PQ)
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Camden
About this day nursery
The UCL Day Nursery, conveniently located in London, WC1H 0PQ, offers high-quality childcare and education specifically tailored for children of UCL staff and students. With a total capacity of 84 places, the nursery provides a nurturing environment for young learners.
The facility is committed to supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring inclusive care for all children. Meals and nutrition are a key focus, offering well-balanced food options for the children.
Admissions are open, though a waiting list is currently in effect due to high demand. Parents are encouraged to inquire about available spaces and understand the fee structure, which changes based on the child's age and the number of days attending.
The nursery operates with clear policies regarding arrears, cancellations, and late collections, providing transparency for families. Additionally, the nursery actively supports various government-funded childcare schemes to assist eligible families with the cost of care.
What it's like
Children are welcomed into the nursery by friendly and caring staff. The nursery includes all children well. Children are well behaved and demonstrate kind and friendly behaviour towards each other and the staff, making rapid progress from their starting points.
For UCL staff and studentsSpecial Educational Needs supportNutritional meals providedGovernment funding accepted
Pricing & funding
Monthly fees are structured according to the child's age, with separate rates for under threes and over threes. Charges are based on attending between two and five days per week. For younger children, rates differ depending on whether meals are included, and funded rates are available for both age groups.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- A non-refundable waiting list fee applies.
- For children over three, funded fees include lunch and tea.
- Fees for under threes are offered with both food-inclusive and food-exclusive options.
- A late collection surcharge is applicable for late pick-ups.
Key facts
Opening hours
8.30am to 5.30pm every weekday
Age range
4 months+
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2007
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for UCL Nursery
Last inspected 4 November 2024
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 welcomed into the nursery by friendly and caring staff. The nursery includes all children well. Children are well behaved and demonstrate kind and friendly behaviour towards each other and the staff, making rapid progress from their starting points.
Inspector highlights
- Staff plan the curriculum effectively, using observations to inform planning and provide activities to help children achieve next steps in their learning.
- Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to oversee the needs and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff plan exciting opportunities to develop children's understanding of science, and teaching in this area is strong.
- Staff successfully help children to develop a love of books through initiatives such as 'the book of the month'.
- Leaders and staff work closely with children's parents to get to know children's individual needs and experiences so that they can provide the right support for children and their families.
Areas to develop
- 1continue to monitor and focus on strengthening staff practice to raise the quality of teaching practice to even higher levels.
Inspection #10367233 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents are very happy with the care given to their children.
partnership working is effective and that communication is good.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly well supported. Staff work closely with parents, and other professionals as they oversee the needs and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff access help through making referrals and putting strategies in place for children to help them make better progress. Leaders work with staff to ensure that additional funding is well targeted to the needs of the children. Children with SEND make good progress from their starting points.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of UCL Nursery
5.0
(3)
Jacopo G.
a year ago
Positive experience with staff and parents
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Michelle Gogg
7 years ago
Lucia Connor
10 years ago
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Inspection history
- November 2024Good
- March 2022Good
- July 2015Good
- May 2012Good
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