# Earls Court Community Nursery

Earls Court Community Nursery is a full-day nursery at 65 Philbeach Gardens, LONDON, SW5 9EE, in Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 48 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earls-court-community-nursery-ey435934  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 65 Philbeach Gardens, LONDON, SW5 9EE
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 020 7835 1817
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/earls-court/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY435934

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435934

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2011 (Reference EY435934). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435934)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435934)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435934)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/334638)

## 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: 65 Philbeach Gardens, LONDON, SW5 9EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.491956,-0.200134

- Station: West Kensington, 0.3 miles
- Station: Earl's Court, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: West Brompton, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gwendwr Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Marcus Garvey Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Columbia Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lillie Square, 0.5 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

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

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/earls-court)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/earls-court)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/earls-court)

### Building and safety

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

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.leyf.org.uk/nurseries/earls-court)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| The Fulham Prep School Ltd |  | 1–14 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| James Lee Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Fulham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The French Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-french-nursery-school-2593198) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-place-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686882) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Warwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warwick-pre-school-105749) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kensington House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-house-nursery-school-ey475100) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Start Earls Court](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-earls-court-2894876) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Sunflower House Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-sunflower-house-nursery-and-preschool-2822541) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Earls Court Community Nursery's opening hours?

Earls Court Community Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Earls Court Community Nursery take?

Earls Court Community Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Earls Court Community Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Earls Court Community Nursery was inspected on 14 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Earls Court Community Nursery take?

Earls Court Community Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Earls Court Community Nursery?

Yes. Earls Court Community Nursery lists a registration fee of £100.

### Who runs Earls Court Community Nursery?

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

### Does Earls Court Community Nursery have outdoor space?

Earls Court Community Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Earls Court Community Nursery?

Earl's Court is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Earls Court Community Nursery?

You can call 020 7835 1817 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY435934)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leyf.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.leyf.org.uk/earls-court/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Earls+Court+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJKVcOm5IPdkgR4tDWl2qxHA4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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