Nurseries in Kingston
Kingston town centre and its surrounding KT1 and KT2 postcodes have 31 settings and 1,171 places. By type: 15 day nurseries, 9 school nursery classes, 4 independent schools with early years classes and 3 pre-schools. Settings with Montessori in their name: 1.
On inspections, settings with a new report card number 2, including 1 with 4 or more areas graded Strong or Exceptional (safeguarding not met: 0). The older grades add 2 Outstanding and 12 Good, and settings not yet inspected number 2. School-based settings carry their school's own inspection result instead.
Settings by nearest station include Kingston (17), Norbiton (13) and Surbiton (1). The area's station list also includes Hampton Wick.
If you are weighing up the surrounding area, Surbiton and New Malden have their own pages. Use the borough highest-rated list to see how results are ranked, and the fee guide for typical charges.
Kingston in numbers
31
early-years settings
- Day nurseries
- 15
- School nursery classes
- 9
- Independent schools (early years)
- 4
- Pre-schools
- 3
- Registered places
- 1,171
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
- 2
- Good
- 12
- Requires improvement
- 0
- Inadequate
- 0
- Not yet inspected
- 2
Every setting in Kingston
31 of 31 settings in Kingston
| Setting | Postcode | Places | Ofsted inspection | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Early Years NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for 197 Early Years Nursery | KT2 | 89 places | Good | Norbiton 680 m600 m from centre |
| Alexandra Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Alexandra Primary School | KT2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Norbiton 610 m750 m from centre |
| Bedelsford SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Bedelsford School | KT1 | — | School inspection | Kingston 810 m1.0 km from centre |
| Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery And PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery And Preschool | KT2 | 99 places | Good | Kingston 350 m210 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Kingston Day Nursery and Preschool | KT2 | 73 places | Good | Kingston 500 m690 m from centre |
| Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and PreschoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool | KT1 | 98 places | Good | Norbiton 690 m450 m from centre |
| Coombe Day Nursery LTDDay nurseryOfsted report for Coombe Day Nursery LTD | KT1 | 57 places | Not yet inspected | Norbiton 50 m730 m from centre |
| Educare Small SchoolIndependent school (early years)Ofsted report for Educare Small School | KT2 | — | School inspection | Kingston 230 m360 m from centre |
| Fairfield Playbox PreschoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Fairfield Playbox Preschool | KT1 | 25 places | Good | Kingston 640 m710 m from centre |
| Fern Hill Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Fern Hill Primary School | KT2 | — | Early years: Outstanding | Kingston 1.2 km1.3 km from centre |
| Garden House Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Garden House Nursery School | KT1 | 38 places | Good | Norbiton 310 m950 m from centre |
| Holy Cross Preparatory SchoolIndependent school (early years) | KT2 | — | School inspection | Norbiton 1.0 km1.5 km from centre |
| Honey Bees Staff Day NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Honey Bees Staff Day Nursery | KT2 | 81 places | Good | Norbiton 230 m790 m from centre |
| Hummingbirds Montessori SchoolPre-schoolMontessoriOfsted report for Hummingbirds Montessori School | KT2 | 36 places | Outstanding | Norbiton 1.6 km1.4 km from centre |
| Katey's House NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for Katey's House Nursery | KT2 | 43 places | Good | Kingston 260 m420 m from centre |
| King Athelstan Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for King Athelstan Primary School | KT1 | — | School inspection | Kingston 1.0 km900 m from centre |
| Kings Meadow Pre-SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Kings Meadow Pre-School | KT1 | 52 places | Outstanding | Norbiton 650 m1.0 km from centre |
| Latchmere SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for Latchmere School | KT2 | — | School inspection | Kingston 1.1 km1.0 km from centre |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery KingstonDay nurseryOfsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kingston | KT2 | 122 places | Expected standard in all 6 areas | Kingston 1.7 km1.5 km from centre |
| N Family Club KingstonDay nurseryOfsted report for N Family Club Kingston | KT2 | 127 places | Good | Kingston 770 m520 m from centre |
| One Nine Seven Park NurseryDay nurseryOfsted report for One Nine Seven Park Nursery | KT2 | 50 places | Good | Norbiton 790 m740 m from centre |
| Oranges & Lemons Nursery SchoolDay nurseryOfsted report for Oranges & Lemons Nursery School | KT2 | 30 places | Strong in 6 of 6 areas | Norbiton 1.6 km1.4 km from centre |
| Poppet's Pre-SchoolPre-schoolOfsted report for Poppet's Pre-School | KT2 | 36 places | Good | Kingston 1.2 km1.0 km from centre |
| Rokeby SchoolIndependent school (early years) | KT2 | — | School inspection | Norbiton 1.1 km1.7 km from centre |
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Agatha's Catholic Primary School | KT2 | — | School inspection | Kingston 1.2 km1.0 km from centre |
| St John's C of E Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St John's C of E Primary School | KT1 | — | School inspection | Kingston 1.0 km1.1 km from centre |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | KT1 | — | School inspection | Kingston 670 m510 m from centre |
| St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolSchool nursery classOfsted report for St Luke's CofE Primary School | KT2 | — | Early years: strong | Kingston 530 m350 m from centre |
| Surbiton High SchoolIndependent school (early years) | KT1 | — | School inspection | Surbiton 780 m1.7 km from centre |
| The Orchard Day Nursery KingstonDay nurseryOfsted report for The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston | KT2 | 80 places | Not yet inspected | Norbiton 560 m820 m from centre |
| Tiny Thinkers Tudor DriveDay nurseryOfsted report for Tiny Thinkers Tudor Drive | KT2 | 35 places | Good | Kingston 1.5 km1.4 km from centre |
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Map
Settings by postcode district
- KT1 10 settings
- KT2 21 settings
Stations
| Station | Services | Settings within 800 m |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston | National Rail | 9 |
| Norbiton | National Rail | 9 |
| Hampton Wick | National Rail | 1 |
Nurseries in Kingston: questions
How many nurseries are there in Kingston town?
We list 31 settings in KT1 and KT2: 15 day nurseries, 9 school nursery classes, 4 independent schools with early years classes and 3 pre-schools. Total places come to 1,171.
Which Kingston nurseries have a report card?
Settings with a new Ofsted report card: 2, including 1 with Strong or Exceptional grades in at least 4 areas. Other settings rely on older grades (2 Outstanding, 12 Good) or have no inspection yet (2). Open the listing for the dated report.
What is the nearest station to nurseries in Kingston?
Settings by nearest station include Kingston (17), Norbiton (13) and Surbiton (1). All the stations in the area's data (Kingston, Norbiton and Hampton Wick) are National Rail.
How do I get help with fees for a Kingston nursery?
Funded hours for working parents start with a code from GOV.UK. Benefits-based 2-year-old support starts with the council's online form via Achieving for Children, which covers Kingston and Richmond. See free childcare in Kingston upon Thames for links and the family information service number.
Are childminders counted for Kingston?
We count childminders per borough, not per town. Kingston upon Thames has 111 registered; the childminders page explains how to check one.