# Carlton Hill Community Nursery

Carlton Hill Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at 86 Carlton Hill, Maida Vale, London, NW8 0ER, in Maida Vale, Westminster. It is registered for 73 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carlton-hill-community-nursery-ey305988  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 86 Carlton Hill, Maida Vale, London, NW8 0ER
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 73
- Phone: 020 7624 3814
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/carlton-hill/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY305988

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 February 2022, 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/EY305988

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY305988). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305988)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305988)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305988)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/412341)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £100

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 86 Carlton Hill, Maida Vale, London, NW8 0ER

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.534514,-0.186039

- Station: Maida Vale, 0.3 miles
- Station: Kilburn High Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Kilburn Park, 0.4 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Violet Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Forty Tree Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Paddington Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Alexandra Road Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cambridge Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Westminster there are about 2.6 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/carlton-hill)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naima Jewish Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ormiston Beachcroft Academy |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The American School in London |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Arnold House School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2019) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abacus Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-ark-ey459238) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Langtry Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langtry-nursery-100540) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Beckett House Montessori Abbey Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckett-house-montessori-abbey-road-2893397) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [La Petite Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-nursery-2855274) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Anglo-Russian Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/anglo-russian-pre-school-ltd-ey474032) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Let's Leap @ Arnold House School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lets-leap-arnold-house-school-2860369) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Carlton Hill Community Nursery's opening hours?

Carlton Hill Community Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Carlton Hill Community Nursery take?

Carlton Hill Community Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Carlton Hill Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Carlton Hill Community Nursery Good at its inspection on 2 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Carlton Hill Community Nursery take?

Carlton Hill Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Carlton Hill Community Nursery?

Yes. Carlton Hill Community Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs Carlton Hill Community Nursery?

Carlton Hill Community Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What approach does Carlton Hill Community Nursery follow?

Carlton Hill Community Nursery's website describes its approach as: In-the-moment planning.

### Does Carlton Hill Community Nursery have outdoor space?

Carlton Hill Community Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to Carlton Hill Community Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Carlton Hill Community Nursery?

You can call 020 7624 3814 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305988)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/carlton-hill/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Carlton+Hill+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ3V6SR6AadkgR38vzRgc0V78)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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