Nurseries in Camden
Camden is an inner London borough. LondonEY lists 123 settings with 3,085 places: 53 day nurseries, 31 school nursery classes, 23 independent-school early-years units, 15 pre-schools and 1 maintained nursery schools. Settings with Montessori in the name: 8; with forest school: 2; with a bilingual name: 2.
Postcode districts involved include NW3, NW1, NW6 and NW5. Pages for Hampstead, Camden Town, Kentish Town, West Hampstead and Bloomsbury go into each.
Under the previous framework, Good 48, Outstanding 10 and Requires improvement 0; new report cards: 6. Not yet inspected: 4. The date of each inspection can matter as much as the grade. Settings that qualify under either test feature on the Camden highest-rated list. Camden nursery fees show the cost side.
Camden in numbers
123
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 53
- School nursery classes
- 31
- Independent schools (early years)
- 23
- Pre-schools
- 15
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 3,085
- Childminders (not listed individually)
- 63
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 6
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 2
- Safeguarding standards not met
- 0
Report cards began in November 2025, so most settings still hold a grade from the previous framework.
Previous framework grades
- Outstanding
- 10
- Good
- 48
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 4
Every setting in Camden
123 of 123 settings in Camden
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for 1a Nursery | EC1R | 42 places | Good | Chancery Lane 480 m |
| Abacus ArkDay nurseryOfsted report for Abacus Ark | NW6 | 60 places | Good | Kilburn High Road 240 m |
| Agar NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Agar Nursery | NW1 | 66 places | Good | Camden Road 440 m |
| Alleyn's Regent's ParkIndependent school (early years) | NW1 | — | School inspection | Camden Town 420 m |
| Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 110 m |
| Argyle Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Argyle Primary School | WC1H | — | Early years: Good | King's Cross St Pancras 210 m |
| Auden Place Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Auden Place Community Nursery | NW1 | 50 places | Good | Loughborough Junction 480 m |
| Beckett House Montessori Abbey RoadDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road | NW8 | 49 places | Not yet inspected | Kilburn High Road 420 m |
| Belsize Village Nursery LTDDay nurseryOfsted report for Belsize Village Nursery LTD | NW3 | 40 places | Good | Belsize Park 160 m |
| Brecknock Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brecknock Primary School | NW1 | — | Early years: Good | Caledonian Road 670 m |
| Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool | NW6 | 80 places | Good | West Hampstead 460 m |
| Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool | NW6 | 144 places | Good | West Hampstead 210 m |
| Broadhurst SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW6 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 260 m |
| Brookfield Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Brookfield Primary School | N19 | — | School inspection | Archway 740 m |
| Casa Dei Bambini Montessori SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School | NW6 | 28 places | Good | Finchley Road & Frognal 60 m |
| CavershamDay nurseryOfsted report for Caversham | NW5 | 47 places | Good | Kentish Town 240 m |
| CCN Acol NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for CCN Acol Nursery | NW6 | 50 places | Good | Kilburn High Road 490 m |
| CCN Montpelier NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for CCN Montpelier Nursery | N19 | 24 places | Good | Kentish Town 430 m |
| CCN Sington NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for CCN Sington Nursery | NW6 | 22 places | Good | West Hampstead Thameslink 570 m |
| Chaston Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Chaston Nursery School | NW6 | 48 places | Good | Brondesbury 320 m |
| Chaston Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Chaston Nursery School | NW5 | 60 places | Good | Chalk Farm 610 m |
| Christ Church SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Christ Church School | NW1 | — | School inspection | Mornington Crescent 530 m |
| Christopher Hatton Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Christopher Hatton Primary School | EC1R | — | Early years: strong | Chancery Lane 510 m |
| College Francais Bilingue De LondresIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for College Francais Bilingue De Londres | NW5 | — | School inspection | Kentish Town West 240 m |
| Collingham Gardens NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Collingham Gardens Nursery | WC1N | 24 places | Expected standard or below in 6 areas | Russell Square 310 m |
| Corams Fields Community NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Corams Fields Community Nursery | WC1N | 36 places | Good | Lambeth North 560 m |
| Devonshire House Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 400 m |
| Edith Neville Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Edith Neville Primary School | NW1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | St Pancras International 230 m |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Eleanor Palmer Primary School | NW5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Tufnell Park 270 m |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Emmanuel Church of England Primary School | NW6 | — | School inspection | West Hampstead Thameslink 410 m |
| Fairfield Play CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Fairfield Play Centre | NW1 | 70 places | Good | Camden Town 330 m |
| Fitzjohn's Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fitzjohn's Primary School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 400 m |
| Fleet Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fleet Primary School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead Heath 370 m |
| Fortune Green PlaycentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Fortune Green Playcentre | NW6 | 42 places | Good | West Hampstead Thameslink 880 m |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenSchool nursery classOfsted report for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | N1C | — | School inspection | St Pancras International 550 m |
| Gan YeladimDay nurseryOfsted report for Gan Yeladim | NW6 | 74 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Finchley Road 120 m |
| Gospel Oak Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gospel Oak Primary School | NW3 | — | Early years: strong | Gospel Oak 130 m |
| Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Nursery | WC1N | 73 places | Good | Russell Square 420 m |
| Hampden NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Hampden Nursery | NW1 | 40 places | Outstanding | St Pancras International 230 m |
| Hampstead Baby CareDay nurseryOfsted report for Hampstead Baby Care | NW3 | 65 places | Not yet inspected | Finchley Road & Frognal 140 m |
| Hampstead Hill SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead Heath 290 m |
| Harmood NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Harmood Nursery | NW1 | 70 places | Good | Kentish Town West 220 m |
| Hawley Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Hawley Primary School | NW1 | — | School inspection | Camden Road 310 m |
| Hereward House SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Swiss Cottage 400 m |
| Holly Lodge NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Holly Lodge Nursery | N6 | 22 places | Good | Archway 840 m |
| Into The Woods Outdoor Nursery - Kenwood HousePre-schoolForest schoolOfsted report for Into The Woods Outdoor Nursery - Kenwood House | NW3 | 24 places | Good | Highgate 1.7 km |
| Jeannine Manuel SchoolIndependent school (early years) | WC1B | — | School inspection | Tottenham Court Road 320 m |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | NW5 | — | School inspection | Kentish Town 60 m |
| Keren's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Keren's Nursery | NW3 | 56 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Belsize Park 510 m |
| Kiddycare Millman Street NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Kiddycare Millman Street Nursery | WC1N | 43 places | Good | Russell Square 470 m |
| Kido CamdenDay nurseryOfsted report for Kido Camden | NW1 | 76 places | Good | Camden Road 320 m |
| Kings Cross AcademySchool nursery classOfsted report for Kings Cross Academy | N1C | — | School inspection | St Pancras International 550 m |
| Kingsgate Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Kingsgate Primary School | NW6 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Brondesbury 440 m |
| La Petite Ecole BilingueIndependent school (early years) | NW5 | — | School inspection | Gospel Oak 370 m |
| Langtry NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Langtry Nursery | NW8 | 72 places | Good | Kilburn High Road 120 m |
| Le Jardin Des DyvrandeDay nurseryOfsted report for Le Jardin Des Dyvrande | NW5 | 17 places | Good | Kentish Town West 490 m |
| Le Jardin des Dyvrande - CamdenPre-schoolOfsted report for Le Jardin des Dyvrande - Camden | NW1 | 22 places | Not yet inspected | Camden Road 720 m |
| Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – West HampsteadDay nurseryMontessoriBilingualOfsted report for Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori – West Hampstead | NW2 | 42 places | Outstanding | Kilburn 380 m |
| Little Nemo Nursery Tufnell ParkDay nurseryOfsted report for Little Nemo Nursery Tufnell Park | NW5 | 24 places | Good | Tufnell Park 90 m |
| Little St Pancras NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Little St Pancras Nursery | NW1 | 22 places | Good | Mornington Crescent 260 m |
| Mace Montessori NurseryDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Mace Montessori Nursery | NW6 | 48 places | Good | West Hampstead Thameslink 880 m |
| Maria Montessori SchoolIndependent school (early years)MontessoriOfsted report for Maria Montessori School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 520 m |
| Montessori Garden Nursery SchoolDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Montessori Garden Nursery School | NW5 | 50 places | Good | Kentish Town 200 m |
| N Family Club Kentish TownDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Kentish Town | NW5 | 117 places | Good | Kentish Town 100 m |
| N Family Club Woodchurch RoadDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Woodchurch Road | NW6 | 90 places | Strong in 4 of 6 areas | West Hampstead 460 m |
| Netley Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Netley Primary School | NW1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Warren Street 360 m |
| New End Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for New End Primary School | NW3 | — | Early years: Good | Hampstead 220 m |
| Nido MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Nido Montessori | NW3 | 15 places | Good | Finchley Road & Frognal 50 m |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School | NW1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Camden Town 370 m |
| Pinocchio NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Pinocchio Nursery | NW2 | 32 places | Good | Kilburn 310 m |
| Pippin NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Pippin Nursery | NW6 | 30 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Kilburn High Road 390 m |
| PolkadotsDay nurseryOfsted report for Polkadots | NW5 | 25 places | Good | Kentish Town West 490 m |
| Primrose Hill SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Primrose Hill School | NW1 | — | Early years: Good | Chalk Farm 560 m |
| Puss in Boots Nursery SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Puss in Boots Nursery School | NW3 | 20 places | Outstanding | Hampstead Heath 500 m |
| Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning CentresDay nurseryOfsted report for Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres | W1T | 38 places | Good | Goodge Street 110 m |
| Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School | NW5 | 36 places | Good | Tufnell Park 250 m |
| READY STEADY GO Eton RoadPre-schoolOfsted report for READY STEADY GO Eton Road | NW3 | 48 places | Not yet inspected | Chalk Farm 340 m |
| READY STEADY GO Fitzroy RoadPre-schoolOfsted report for READY STEADY GO Fitzroy Road | NW1 | 24 places | Outstanding | Chalk Farm 490 m |
| READY STEADY GO Primrose HillPre-schoolOfsted report for READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill | NW3 | 26 places | Outstanding | Chalk Farm 400 m |
| READY STEADY GO St John's WoodPre-schoolOfsted report for READY STEADY GO St John's Wood | NW8 | 47 places | Outstanding | South Hampstead 110 m |
| Regents Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Regents Park Nursery | NW1 | 80 places | Good | Mornington Crescent 440 m |
| Regents Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Regents Park Nursery | NW1 | 75 places | Outstanding | Camden Town 620 m |
| Rhyl Community Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rhyl Community Primary School | NW5 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Kentish Town West 280 m |
| Richard Cobden Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Richard Cobden Primary School | NW1 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Mornington Crescent 210 m |
| Rooftops NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Rooftops Nursery | NW5 | 32 places | Good | Kentish Town West 150 m |
| Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rosary Catholic Primary School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 180 m |
| Sarum Hall SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 580 m |
| Secret GardenPre-schoolOfsted report for Secret Garden | NW3 | 50 places | Good | Belsize Park 420 m |
| Sidings Community & Under 5's CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Sidings Community & Under 5's Centre | NW6 | 40 places | Good | Kilburn 450 m |
| South Hampstead DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for South Hampstead Daycare | NW3 | 21 places | Good | Finchley Road 230 m |
| South Hampstead High School GDSTIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 270 m |
| Southbank International School HampsteadIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 300 m |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Alban's Church of England Primary School | EC1N | — | School inspection | Chancery Lane 230 m |
| St Anthony's School for BoysIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 400 m |
| St Christopher's SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 380 m |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | WC1N | — | Early years: Outstanding | Chancery Lane 530 m |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Josephs Catholic Primary School | WC2B | — | Early years: Good | Holborn 160 m |
| St Margaret's SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 860 m |
| St Mark's Hall Nursery School LtdPre-schoolOfsted report for St Mark's Hall Nursery School Ltd | NW1 | 36 places | Outstanding | Camden Town 680 m |
| St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School | NW1 | — | School inspection | Mornington Crescent 310 m |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School | NW6 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Kilburn High Road 320 m |
| St Mary's School, HampsteadIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 480 m |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | NW5 | — | Early years: Good | Kentish Town 290 m |
| Swiss Cottage NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Swiss Cottage Nursery | NW3 | 18 places | Good | Swiss Cottage 160 m |
| The Cavendish SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW1 | — | School inspection | Camden Town 160 m |
| The Hall SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Swiss Cottage 340 m |
| The Kentish Town Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for The Kentish Town Day Nursery & Pre-School | NW5 | 78 places | Good | Kentish Town West 70 m |
| The Learning Tree NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for The Learning Tree Nursery | NW6 | 57 places | Good | Kilburn High Road 360 m |
| The Mulberry House SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW2 | — | School inspection | Kilburn 520 m |
| The North London Forest School NurseryPre-schoolForest schoolOfsted report for The North London Forest School Nursery | NW3 | 28 places | Outstanding | Gospel Oak 380 m |
| The Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and LanguageDay nurseryBilingualOfsted report for The Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and Language | NW5 | 37 places | Good | Tufnell Park 400 m |
| Thomas Coram CentreNursery schoolOfsted report for Thomas Coram Centre | WC1N | — | School inspection | Russell Square 360 m |
| Torriano Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Torriano Primary School | NW5 | — | School inspection | Kentish Town 420 m |
| Trevor-Roberts SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Swiss Cottage 280 m |
| Turtles Nursery LimitedDay nurseryOfsted report for Turtles Nursery Limited | WC2H | 31 places | Good | Covent Garden 260 m |
| UCL NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for UCL Nursery | WC1H | 42 places | Good | Russell Square 410 m |
| UCL NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for UCL Nursery | WC1H | 24 places | Good | Russell Square 370 m |
| University College SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 390 m |
| Village GanDay nurseryOfsted report for Village Gan | NW3 | 20 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Hampstead 250 m |
| West Hampstead Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for West Hampstead Primary School | NW6 | — | Early years: strong | West Hampstead Thameslink 560 m |
| Wildwood Nature SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW5 | — | School inspection | Tufnell Park 580 m |
| Woodentots Hive BabiesDay nurseryOfsted report for Woodentots Hive Babies | NW1 | 18 places | Good | Camden Road 190 m |
| Woodentots Montessori SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Woodentots Montessori School | NW1 | 28 places | Outstanding | Camden Road 350 m |
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Settings by postcode district
- EC1N 1 setting
- EC1R 2 settings
- N1C 2 settings
- N6 1 setting
- N19 2 settings
- NW1 25 settings
- NW2 3 settings
- NW3 33 settings
- NW5 19 settings
- NW6 19 settings
- NW8 3 settings
- W1T 1 setting
- WC1B 1 setting
- WC1H 3 settings
- WC1N 6 settings
- WC2B 1 setting
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Neighbourhoods in Camden
Fees
| Average weekly price (nurseries) | Inner London | Outer London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £238.01 | £216.94 | £188.75 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £185.10 | £171.39 | £148.82 |
| Age 2 | |||
| 25 hours a week, no funded hours | £222.18 | £213.99 | £174.85 |
| 25 hours a week, after 15 funded hours (extra-support 2-year-olds) | £88.87 | £85.60 | £69.94 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £180.69 | £172.62 | £140.72 |
| Age 3 and 4 | |||
| 25 hours a week, after 15 universal funded hours | £86.54 | £82.67 | £67.20 |
| 50 hours a week, after 30 funded hours | £179.13 | £158.31 | £132.72 |
Free childcare in Camden
- Working parents (from 9 months)
- Apply on GOV.UK for an 11-digit code and give it to your provider; re-confirm every 3 months. Apply on GOV.UK
- 2-year-olds with extra support
- Apply through the council. This link goes to the council's application. Apply
- All 3 and 4-year-olds (15 hours)
- No application to the council: speak to your chosen provider.
Deadlines for working-parent codes
| Autumn term (September start) | Code by 31 August |
|---|---|
| Spring term (January start) | Code by 31 December |
| Summer term (April start) | Code by 31 March |
Camden family information and early years
Checked against the council website on 22 October 2026.
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Nurseries in Camden: questions
How many nurseries are there in Camden?
123 settings with 3,085 places: 53 day nurseries, 31 school nursery classes, 23 independent-school early-years units, 15 pre-schools and 1 nursery school.
How many Camden nurseries are Outstanding?
Settings holding the older Outstanding grade: 10; Good: 48. New report cards: 6, with 2 strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas. Settings that qualify under either test appear on the highest-rated list.
How do I apply for funded childcare in Camden?
Working parents apply on GOV.UK, and give the code to the nursery before 31 August, 31 December or 31 March for the next term. The council runs its own two-year-old application, which can be made from 18 months, and a local 'Camden Enhanced Offer' of 30 hours for some residents with 3 and 4-year-olds who do not qualify for the working-parent hours. See free childcare in Camden.
How many childminders are in Camden?
Ofsted data shows 63. See Camden childminders for the rating breakdown.
Where are Camden's independent-school nurseries?
Independent-school early-years units: 23 of the 123 settings, with Hampstead accounting for 15. They are reported through their school rather than as childcare, so they do not appear in the report-card counts.
Which Camden postcodes does the borough cover?
Postcode districts include NW3, NW1, NW6, NW5 and WC1N, among others.