Nurseries in Chelsea
Chelsea (SW3 and SW10) lists 21 settings with 560 places. By type: day nurseries 6, pre-schools 6, school nursery classes 5, independent schools with EYFS provision 3 and nursery schools 1. If you expect sessional pre-school hours rather than full-day care, that mix is worth knowing.
Settings with an Ofsted report card: 2, with 1 at Strong or Exceptional in at least 4 areas. Under the older grades there are 3 Outstanding and 6 Good, and 1 awaiting a first inspection. School-based settings use their school's inspection instead.
For getting there, settings by nearest station: South Kensington 8, Imperial Wharf 7, West Brompton 3 and Sloane Square 3. Gloucester Road and Earl's Court are in the area's station list as well.
Use the Kensington and Chelsea highest-rated page to see how we judge quality, and the fee guide to plan costs. Nearby South Kensington has its own page.
Chelsea in numbers
21 early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 6
- Pre-schools
- 6
- School nursery classes
- 5
- Independent schools (early years)
- 3
- Nursery schools
- 1
- Registered places
- 560
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
- 1
Every setting in Chelsea
21 of 21 settings in Chelsea
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archmore Gardens Pre-PrepPre-schoolOfsted report for Archmore Gardens Pre-Prep | SW10 | 60 places | Not yet inspected | West Brompton 440 m1.0 km from centre |
| Ashburnham Community SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Ashburnham Community School | SW10 | — | Early years: Good | Imperial Wharf 830 m570 m from centre |
| Cameron Vale SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SW3 | — | School inspection | South Kensington 940 m110 m from centre |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery SchoolNursery schoolOfsted report for Chelsea Open Air Nursery School | SW3 | — | School inspection | South Kensington 1.0 km340 m from centre |
| Chelsea Pre-Prep School & NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery | SW10 | 60 places | Outstanding | South Kensington 1.1 km350 m from centre |
| Francis Holland Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SW3 | — | School inspection | South Kensington 790 m190 m from centre |
| Garden House SchoolIndependent school (early years) | SW3 | — | School inspection | Sloane Square 310 m1.2 km from centre |
| Kingsland Pre-PrepPre-schoolOfsted report for Kingsland Pre-Prep | SW10 | 78 places | Outstanding | Imperial Wharf 1.0 km410 m from centre |
| Marlborough Day CareDay nurseryOfsted report for Marlborough Day Care | SW3 | 27 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | South Kensington 500 m900 m from centre |
| Marlborough Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Marlborough Primary School | SW3 | — | Early years: Outstanding | South Kensington 510 m900 m from centre |
| Miss Daisy's Nursery School, ChelseaPre-schoolOfsted report for Miss Daisy's Nursery School, Chelsea | SW3 | 41 places | Outstanding | South Kensington 550 m500 m from centre |
| Miss Daisy's Nursery School, KnightsbridgePre-schoolOfsted report for Miss Daisy's Nursery School, Knightsbridge | SW3 | 65 places | Good | Sloane Square 540 m1.2 km from centre |
| Ohana CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for Ohana Centre | SW10 | 22 places | Good | West Brompton 820 m710 m from centre |
| Park Walk Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Park Walk Primary School | SW10 | — | Early years: expected | Imperial Wharf 1.1 km360 m from centre |
| Park Walk Seedlings NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Park Walk Seedlings Nursery | SW10 | 25 places | Good | Imperial Wharf 1.1 km360 m from centre |
| Ringrose Kindergarten ChelseaPre-schoolOfsted report for Ringrose Kindergarten Chelsea | SW3 | 48 places | Good | South Kensington 580 m540 m from centre |
| Servite RC Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Servite RC Primary School | SW10 | — | Early years: strong | West Brompton 870 m630 m from centre |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | SW3 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Sloane Square 430 m1.1 km from centre |
| Tadpoles Nursery School, ChelseaPre-schoolOfsted report for Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea | SW10 | 70 places | Good | Imperial Wharf 1.1 km360 m from centre |
| The Chelsea NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for The Chelsea Nursery | SW10 | 40 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Imperial Wharf 1.0 km550 m from centre |
| World's End Under Fives CentreDay nurseryOfsted report for World's End Under Fives Centre | SW10 | 24 places | Good | Imperial Wharf 760 m640 m from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- SW3 10 settings
- SW10 11 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | Underground | 7 |
| Sloane Square | Underground | 5 |
| Earl's Court | Underground | 1 |
| Imperial Wharf | National Rail, Overground | 1 |
| West Brompton | Underground, Overground | 1 |
| Gloucester Road | Underground | 0 |
Nurseries in Chelsea: questions
How many nurseries are there in Chelsea?
We list 21 settings across SW3 and SW10: day nurseries 6, pre-schools 6, school nursery classes 5, independent schools with EYFS provision 3 and nursery schools 1, with 560 places combined.
Are there new Ofsted report cards for Chelsea nurseries?
New report cards: 2, with 1 reaching our top bracket (Strong or Exceptional ratings in 4 or more areas). Report cards recording an unmet safeguarding standard: 0. The older grades add 3 Outstanding and 6 Good. 'Expected standard' is the normal outcome on a report card.
What are the closest stations for Chelsea nurseries?
Settings by nearest station: South Kensington 8, Imperial Wharf 7, West Brompton 3 and Sloane Square 3. Imperial Wharf has rail and Overground services, West Brompton has Tube and Overground.
Are there childminders in Chelsea?
Childminders are counted at borough level. Kensington and Chelsea has 14 registered, and the childminders page explains how to check one.
How do I get a funded place for a 2-year-old in Chelsea?
The council's 'Busy2s' route takes applications from 20 months through its parent portal, based on benefits-type criteria. Working parents of eligible children use GOV.UK instead. Both routes are linked from free childcare in Kensington and Chelsea.
