Full-day nursery in West Hampstead, Camden
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool
88 Compayne Gardens, LONDON, NW6 3RU · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2020Reference 2559350Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 24 August 2022Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places144 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 10 November 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
88 Compayne Gardens, LONDON, NW6 3RU · More nurseries in NW6
Stations
- West Hampstead3 min walk · 0.1 miles
- West Hampstead Thameslink7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Finchley RoadNo step-free access11 min walk · 0.5 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Compayne Gardens, West Hampstead Stn / Broadhurst Gdns and Priory Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Kilburn Grange Park7 min walk
- Lithos Road Communal Park8 min walk
- Maygrove Peace Park10 min walk
- Sumatra Road Open Space10 min walk
- Mill Lane Open Space11 min walk
- Playground5 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 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 88 Compayne Gardens, LONDON, NW6 3RU, in West Hampstead, Camden. It is registered for 144 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The Ofsted inspection in 2022 gave overall effectiveness as Good and quality of education as Good. Its website names a sensory room as a form of support.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2022.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families can call the nursery to ask questions or book a visit.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| N Family Club Woodchurch RoadFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| CCN Acol NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £66.40 | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Pippin NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Chaston Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Nido MontessoriFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in West Hampstead8
- All nurseries in Camden71
- All nurseries in NW627
- Nurseries near West Hampstead station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Kingsgate Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.3 miles
- St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.3 miles
- St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2023 0.4 miles
- Broadhurst School ages 2–5has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Kilburn Grange School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- Emmanuel Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected July 2024 0.5 miles
- Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior School ages 2–7has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected November 2024 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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What are Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 144 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
Does Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.
Does Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND?
Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool?
West Hampstead is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 3370 1297 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2559350 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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