# Hatching Dragons Westminster

Hatching Dragons Westminster is a full-day nursery at St James the Less Church School, 4 Moreton St, London, SW1V 2QF, in Pimlico, Westminster. It is registered for 71 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 32 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatching-dragons-westminster-2588366  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St James the Less Church School, 4 Moreton St, London, SW1V 2QF
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 71
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 0330 818 0066
- Website: https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster
- Ofsted URN: 2588366

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 2021, 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/16/2588366

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2020 (Reference 2588366). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588366)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588366)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588366)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £0.70 (per hour)
- Meals: £0.90 (per hour)

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: St James the Less Church School, 4 Moreton St, London, SW1V 2QF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.490573,-0.134865

- Station: Pimlico, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Vauxhall, 0.5 miles
- Station: London Victoria, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Causton Street Playground, 0.2 miles
- Park: St. George's Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bessborough Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Millbank Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Riverside Walk 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 32 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery's approach is bilingual and early phonics, and lists children's yoga, language classes, dance and movement, drama, cooking activities, library visits and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2021 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)

### Food

Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. The meal charge is £0.90 per hour.

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, makes regular park trips, and runs local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/funding)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2021 inspection rated safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://resources.hatching-dragons.com/en/en/hatching-dragons-optional-extras-charges-policy)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Under School |  | 4–14 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Fairley House School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Pimlico Primary | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Millbank Gardens Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Tachbrook Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Eaton Square Prep School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bessborough Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bessborough-community-nursery-ey431839) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Play2Talk Pimlico](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play2talk-pimlico-2740300) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Millies House Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-house-nursery-and-pre-school-2595849) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Young England Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-england-kindergarten-ey496300) | Outstanding |  | 08:45–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Pimlico Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pimlico-nursery-ey463123) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Marsham Street Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsham-street-community-nursery-135060) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Hatching Dragons Westminster offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Hatching Dragons Westminster offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £0.70 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Hatching Dragons Westminster take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Hatching Dragons Westminster offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Hatching Dragons Westminster offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Hatching Dragons Westminster offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Hatching Dragons Westminster's opening hours?

Hatching Dragons Westminster opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Hatching Dragons Westminster open all year?

Yes, Hatching Dragons Westminster is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Hatching Dragons Westminster take?

Hatching Dragons Westminster takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Hatching Dragons Westminster's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hatching Dragons Westminster Good at its inspection on 24 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hatching Dragons Westminster take?

Hatching Dragons Westminster is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

### Does Hatching Dragons Westminster accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Hatching Dragons Westminster accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Hatching Dragons Westminster follow?

Hatching Dragons Westminster's website describes its approach as: Bilingual and Early phonics.

### Does Hatching Dragons Westminster have outdoor space?

Hatching Dragons Westminster lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Hatching Dragons Westminster?

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

### How do I contact Hatching Dragons Westminster?

You can call 0330 818 0066 and visit www.hatching-dragons.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2588366)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hatching-dragons.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.hatching-dragons.com/nurseries/westminster)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hatching+Dragons+Westminster+%7C+Kindergarten+and+Nursery+School+in+Pimlico&query_place_id=ChIJEWr939wEdkgRSjObhM9ZDw4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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