# 1a Nursery

1a Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1a Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4SR, in Bloomsbury, Camden. It is registered for 42 children. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by London Borough of Camden.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1a-nursery-ey351434  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1a Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4SR
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 020 7974 7024
- Run by: [London Borough of Camden](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/london-borough-of-camden)
- Ofsted URN: EY351434

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY351434

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2007 (Reference EY351434). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY351434)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY351434)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY351434)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: 1a Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.522394,-0.112035

- Station: Chancery Lane, 0.3 miles
- Station: Farringdon, 0.3 miles
- Station: Holborn, 0.5 miles
- 24 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Spa Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: St. Andrew's Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Wilmington Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Coram's Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lincoln's Inn, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Camden there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH |  | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas Coram Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddycare Millman Street Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddycare-millman-street-nursery-2698801) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-ormond-street-hospital-staff-nursery-2500402) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Corams Fields Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corams-fields-community-nursery-100589) | Good |  | 09:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery and Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clerkenwell-mount-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2826292) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Collingham Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingham-gardens-nursery-ey448266) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-centre-goldman-sachs-2531041) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are 1a Nursery's opening hours?

1a Nursery opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is 1a Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1a Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1a Nursery take?

1a Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Who runs 1a Nursery?

1a Nursery is run by London Borough of Camden, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to 1a Nursery?

Chancery Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 1a Nursery?

You can call 020 7974 7024.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY351434)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1a+Best+Start+Family+Hub+%28Children%27s+Centre%29&query_place_id=ChIJAXAZJUkbdkgRZps1jOXhI0w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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