# Hampstead Baby Care

Hampstead Baby Care is a full-day nursery at JW3 Building, 341-351 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6ET, in Hampstead, Camden. It is registered for 65 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fee is £102 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 26 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hampstead-baby-care-2878285  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: JW3 Building, 341-351 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6ET
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7372 8439
- Website: https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2878285

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2878285). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878285)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878285)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878285)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | – | £479 |
| 2-year-olds | – | £479 |
| 3 and over | £102 (£9.71 an hour) | £425 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £220

Source: nursery website (https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:45–18:15
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: JW3 Building, 341-351 Finchley Road, London, NW3 6ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.550817,-0.184552

- Station: Finchley Road & Frognal, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Finchley Road, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- Station: West Hampstead Thameslink, 0.4 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lithos Road Communal Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: West End Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mill Lane Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Lymington Road Estate Natural Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Broadhurst Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 26 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows the Curiosity Approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum, with in-the-moment planning and a school readiness programme. SEND support is named on its website. Music classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement are listed as activities.

- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/event-details-registration/open-day-2)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)

### Food

Its website says the nursery offers halal meals and has an allergy-aware kitchen.

- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/our-meals)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/our-meals)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/plans-and-fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/plans-and-fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/open-hours)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/eyfs)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/blossom-app-parent-guide)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/_files/ugd/2fa92b_7b1d150485da46519c523bcf001a6ad7.pdf)

### Getting a place

To apply, contact the nursery to learn more, then register for a place; a non-refundable £220 registration fee applies. The notice to leave is 8 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Southbank International School Hampstead |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Alleyns Hampstead Nursery and Junior School |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's School, Hampstead |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Devonshire House Preparatory School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Emmanuel Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Anthony's School for Boys |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fitzjohn's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/casa-dei-bambini-montessori-school-ey491933) | Good | £60 | 08:30–15:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Nido Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nido-montessori-2496925) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Gan Yeladim](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gan-yeladim-2722608) | Requires improvement |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [South Hampstead Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/south-hampstead-daycare-2552433) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-hampstead-station-day-nursery-and-preschool-2559350) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-hampstead-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey286473) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Hampstead Baby Care cost?

Hampstead Baby Care publishes these fees: per month £479 for under 2s, per month £479 for 2-year-olds, full day £102 for 3 and over and per month £425 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Hampstead Baby Care offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Hampstead Baby Care offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Hampstead Baby Care offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Hampstead Baby Care offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Hampstead Baby Care's opening hours?

Hampstead Baby Care opens 07:45–18:15, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Hampstead Baby Care take?

Hampstead Baby Care takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Hampstead Baby Care take?

Hampstead Baby Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Does Hampstead Baby Care accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Hampstead Baby Care accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Hampstead Baby Care?

Yes. Hampstead Baby Care lists a registration fee of £220.

### What approach does Hampstead Baby Care follow?

Hampstead Baby Care's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and School readiness programme.

### Does Hampstead Baby Care have outdoor space?

Hampstead Baby Care lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Hampstead Baby Care support children with SEND?

Hampstead Baby Care lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Hampstead Baby Care?

Finchley Road & Frognal is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hampstead Baby Care?

You can call 020 7372 8439 and visit www.hampsteadbabycare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2878285)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hampsteadbabycare.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.hampsteadbabycare.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hampstead+Baby+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJf3w8aWgbdkgRJz7AxYgkAL8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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