Full-day nursery in West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea
Ark Start Earls Court
St. Cuthbert With St. Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- About 300 m (4 min walk) from West Brompton station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
- Meals
- £3.80
- Meals
- £2.55
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–17:30
- Ages
- from 9 months
- Weeks open
- 48 a year
Getting there
St. Cuthbert With St. Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE · More nurseries in SW5
Stations
- West Brompton4 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Earl's CourtStep-free access6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Gloucester Road14 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
13 bus stops within 400 m, including Warwick Road, Earls Court Square and Old Brompton Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Columbia Gardens6 min walk
- Redcliffe Square Gardens6 min walk
- Lillie Square7 min walk
- Brompton Park10 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Ifield Road Playground8 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Kensington and Chelsea there are about 2.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Ark Start Earls Court is a full-day nursery at St. Cuthbert With St. Matthias Primary School, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9UE, in West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It is run by Ark UK Programmes.
Run by Ark UK Programmes (company), which runs 9 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's website says it uses a Reggio Emilia inspired approach, in-the-moment planning and a school readiness programme. Cooking activities are named on its website as part of the learning offer.
- Reggio Emilia inspiredSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided and parents provide a packed lunch, with a meal charge of £2.55 per half day.
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Parents provide packed lunchSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
According to its website, the nursery makes a home visit before a child starts and invites families to stay and play sessions. Each child is given a play partner who welcomes them on their first day and speaks to parents daily about settling. The website also names a key person system and settling-in sessions.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names a secure entry system as the nursery's security measure.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families submit an enquiry form for the chosen nursery, after which the team invites them to visit; no registration fee or deposit is charged. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds as well as Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Start Earls CourtThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–17:30 | from 9 mo | This nursery |
| Happy Sunflower House Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–17:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Archmore Gardens Pre-PrepSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:30–16:30 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Earls Court Community NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Kensington House Nursery SchoolSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| The French Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Kensington Place Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in West Brompton6
- All nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea63
- All nurseries in SW53
- Nurseries near West Brompton station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Bousfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.3 miles
- Wetherby School, Kensington ages 2–8 0.4 miles
- Avonmore Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- Fulham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected April 2024 0.5 miles
- Servite RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.5 miles
- St Philip's School ages 4–13 0.5 miles
- Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Falkner House ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Ark Start Earls Court offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Ark Start Earls Court offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Ark Start Earls Court's opening hours?
Ark Start Earls Court opens 08:00–17:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Ark Start Earls Court open all year?
Ark Start Earls Court is open 48 weeks a year.
What ages does Ark Start Earls Court take?
Ark Start Earls Court takes children aged from 9 months.
How many children can Ark Start Earls Court take?
Ark Start Earls Court is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Ark Start Earls Court?
Meals are not included in the fees at Ark Start Earls Court.
Does Ark Start Earls Court accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Ark Start Earls Court accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Ark Start Earls Court?
Ark Start Earls Court is run by Ark UK Programmes, which runs 9 nurseries.
What approach does Ark Start Earls Court follow?
Ark Start Earls Court's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, In-the-moment planning and School readiness programme.
Does Ark Start Earls Court have outdoor space?
Ark Start Earls Court lists: Local outings and trips.
What is the nearest station to Ark Start Earls Court?
West Brompton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Ark Start Earls Court?
You can call 020 3116 6338 and visit www.arkstart.org.uk.
Tools for parents in Kensington and Chelsea
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in Kensington and ChelseaFees by age in Kensington and Chelsea
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.arkstart.org.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2894876 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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