Nurseries in Hampstead
Hampstead lists 33 settings, among them 15 independent-school early-years units, 6 day nurseries, 7 pre-schools and 5 school nursery classes. The area includes Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage, in NW3, and has 431 places in total. Settings with Montessori in their name: 2; with forest school: 2.
By nearest station: Hampstead (7 settings), Belsize Park (7), Swiss Cottage (4), Finchley Road (5) and Hampstead Heath (3).
Because school-based settings are reported through their school, the childcare counts leave them out: Good 6 and Outstanding 3 under the previous framework, 2 with a new report card, and 2 not yet inspected. Camden's highest-rated list and fees page are a good next step.
Hampstead in numbers
33 early-years settings
- Independent schools (early years)
- 15
- Pre-schools
- 7
- Day nurseries
- 6
- School nursery classes
- 5
- Registered places
- 431
New Ofsted report cards
- Inspected under report cards
- 2
- Strong or exceptional in at least 4 of 6 areas
- 1
- 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
- 3
- Good
- 6
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 2
Every setting in Hampstead
33 of 33 settings in Hampstead
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 110 m700 m from centre |
| Belsize Village Nursery LTDDay nurseryOfsted report for Belsize Village Nursery LTD | NW3 | 40 places | Good | Belsize Park 160 m440 m from centre |
| Devonshire House Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 400 m400 m from centre |
| Fitzjohn's Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fitzjohn's Primary School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 400 m260 m from centre |
| Fleet Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fleet Primary School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead Heath 370 m810 m from centre |
| Gospel Oak Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Gospel Oak Primary School | NW3 | — | Early years: strong | Gospel Oak 130 m1.4 km from centre |
| Hampstead Baby CareDay nurseryOfsted report for Hampstead Baby Care | NW3 | 65 places | Not yet inspected | Finchley Road & Frognal 140 m850 m from centre |
| Hampstead Hill SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead Heath 290 m360 m from centre |
| Hereward House SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Swiss Cottage 400 m780 m from centre |
| 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 km2.1 km from centre |
| Keren's NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Keren's Nursery | NW3 | 56 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Belsize Park 510 m580 m from centre |
| Maria Montessori SchoolIndependent school (early years)MontessoriOfsted report for Maria Montessori School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 520 m80 m from centre |
| New End Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for New End Primary School | NW3 | — | Early years: Good | Hampstead 220 m700 m from centre |
| Nido MontessoriDay nurseryMontessoriOfsted report for Nido Montessori | NW3 | 15 places | Good | Finchley Road & Frognal 50 m810 m from centre |
| Puss in Boots Nursery SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Puss in Boots Nursery School | NW3 | 20 places | Outstanding | Hampstead Heath 500 m1.0 km from centre |
| READY STEADY GO Eton RoadPre-schoolOfsted report for READY STEADY GO Eton Road | NW3 | 48 places | Not yet inspected | Chalk Farm 340 m1.3 km from centre |
| READY STEADY GO Primrose HillPre-schoolOfsted report for READY STEADY GO Primrose Hill | NW3 | 26 places | Outstanding | Chalk Farm 400 m1.4 km from centre |
| Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Rosary Catholic Primary School | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 180 m450 m from centre |
| Sarum Hall SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 580 m1.0 km from centre |
| Secret GardenPre-schoolOfsted report for Secret Garden | NW3 | 50 places | Good | Belsize Park 420 m1.0 km from centre |
| South Hampstead DaycareDay nurseryOfsted report for South Hampstead Daycare | NW3 | 21 places | Good | Finchley Road 230 m650 m from centre |
| South Hampstead High School GDSTIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 270 m760 m from centre |
| Southbank International School HampsteadIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 300 m530 m from centre |
| St Anthony's School for BoysIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 400 m260 m from centre |
| St Christopher's SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Belsize Park 380 m230 m from centre |
| St Margaret's SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 860 m1.4 km from centre |
| St Mary's School, HampsteadIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Finchley Road 480 m330 m from centre |
| Swiss Cottage NurseryPre-schoolOfsted report for Swiss Cottage Nursery | NW3 | 18 places | Good | Swiss Cottage 160 m1.0 km from centre |
| The Hall SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Swiss Cottage 340 m780 m from centre |
| The North London Forest School NurseryPre-schoolForest schoolOfsted report for The North London Forest School Nursery | NW3 | 28 places | Outstanding | Gospel Oak 380 m1.1 km from centre |
| Trevor-Roberts SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Swiss Cottage 280 m910 m from centre |
| University College SchoolIndependent school (early years) | NW3 | — | School inspection | Hampstead 390 m610 m from centre |
| Village GanDay nurseryOfsted report for Village Gan | NW3 | 20 places | Strong in 1 of 6 areas | Hampstead 250 m800 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- NW3 33 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley Road | Underground | 16 |
| Belsize Park | Underground | 13 |
| Finchley Road & Frognal | Overground | 11 |
| Swiss Cottage | Underground | 11 |
| Hampstead | Underground | 10 |
| Hampstead Heath | Overground | 10 |
Nearby areas
Nurseries in Hampstead: questions
How many nurseries are there in Hampstead?
33 settings in NW3, with 431 places: 15 independent-school early-years units, 7 pre-schools, 6 day nurseries and 5 school nursery classes.
Which Hampstead nurseries are Outstanding?
Settings holding the older Outstanding grade: 3; Good: 6. Settings with a new report card: 2, of which meeting the highest-rated bar of strong in 4 or more areas: 1. Settings not yet inspected: 2.
Are there forest school or Montessori nurseries in Hampstead?
Settings with Montessori in their name: 2; with forest school: 2. Ask each about outdoor time and the daily routine.
Which stations serve Hampstead nurseries?
The stations listed include Hampstead Heath, Belsize Park, Hampstead, Finchley Road & Frognal, Finchley Road and Swiss Cottage. By nearest station: Hampstead 7 and Belsize Park 7. Settings with a station 800 metres away or closer: Hampstead 6, Belsize Park 7.
Why are results for school nurseries missing?
School-based settings (20 of the 33 settings) are reported through the school's inspection record instead of childcare report cards or grades, which is why they are excluded from the counts above.
How do I get funded hours in Hampstead?
Camden Council sets the local rules, and Camden also has an enhanced offer for some residents. See free childcare in Camden.
