# Clare Gardens

Clare Gardens is a full-day nursery at 349 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EG, in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 41 children. It opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 18 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-gardens-2604982  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 349 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EG
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 020 7221 3784
- Run by: [Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/royal-borough-of-kensington-and-chelsea)
- Ofsted URN: 2604982

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 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/16/2604982

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2604982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604982)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604982)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604982)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/950122)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–17:45

## Getting there

Address: 349 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.516180,-0.207779

- Station: Ladbroke Grove, 0.2 miles
- Station: Westbourne Park, 0.4 miles
- Station: Latimer Road, 0.5 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Portobello Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Colville Square Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tavistock Road Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Powis Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: Maxilla Walk, 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notting Hill Prep School |  | 4–14 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Chepstow House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| The Stewart Bilingual School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bevington Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Grand West Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grand-west-pre-prep-2600863) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Strawberry Fields Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-school-limited-ey456623) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:45 | 0.1 miles |
| [Colville Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-community-nursery-ey446136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Colville Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-day-care-2781715) | Outstanding |  | 07:45–21:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Grenfell Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grenfell-early-years-105700) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [La Petite Ecole Bilingue Cambridge Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-ecole-bilingue-cambridge-gardens-ey466266) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Clare Gardens's opening hours?

Clare Gardens opens 08:00–17:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is Clare Gardens's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Clare Gardens Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Clare Gardens take?

Clare Gardens is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Who runs Clare Gardens?

Clare Gardens is run by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Clare Gardens?

Ladbroke Grove is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Clare Gardens?

You can call 020 7221 3784.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2604982)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Clare+Gardens+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJBzDzQB4QdkgRcAAP_mWAJpQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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