Full-day nursery in Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery
5 Holland Road, London, W14 8HJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
What Ofsted says it does well
“The manager demonstrates a passionate commitment to the staff team and the children and families that use the nursery.”
“Staff are positive role models for the children.”
“Communication and language learning is a key focus.”
What Ofsted says it should do better
“further extend the opportunities for children to hear and develop mathematical language in their play.”
Exact words from the Ofsted report of 22 March 2024. Read the full report on Ofsted.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2021Reference 2651531Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 22 March 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places54 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 22 August 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| 3 and over | £95£9.50 an hour | £83 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £7 full day
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:15–18:15
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Full day and half day
Getting there
5 Holland Road, London, W14 8HJ · More nurseries in W14
Stations
- Kensington (Olympia)5 min walk · 0.2 miles
- West Kensington11 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Barons CourtNo step-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
14 bus stops within 400 m, including Holland Road, Holland Rd / Kensington Olympia Stn and Kensington Olympia Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Marcus Garvey Park5 min walk
- Holland Park7 min walk
- Gwendwr Gardens10 min walk
- Brook Green11 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery is a full-day nursery at 5 Holland Road, London, W14 8HJ, in Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 54 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:15–18:15, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £95 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 30 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery Partnership.
Run by Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery Partnership (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's approach includes a school readiness programme and early phonics. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good, and its quality of education Good. Its website says it offers SEND support, support for children learning English and an inclusive setting, along with music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, and STEM activities.
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
- Early phonicsSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery works in partnership with parents and carers so that children settle quickly and easily. Care is organised through a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Holiday clubSource: nursery website
- After-school clubSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Music classesSource: nursery website
- Children's yogaSource: nursery website
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should get in touch to arrange a visit or speak with the team, visit and meet staff, then submit an application with help from the admissions team. The nursery accepts the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park Pre-Prep and NurseryThis nursery | Good | £95 | 08:15–18:15 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Holland Park Pre-Prep and NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Marmalade DuckSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Little Shells at St JamesFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | from 9 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Warwick Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 18 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Kensington Place Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| The French Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Earl's Court8
- All nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea63
- All nurseries in W1412
- Nurseries near Kensington station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Kensington Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected November 2024 under 0.1 miles
- St James Preparatory School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected April 2024 0.4 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2024 0.4 miles
- James Lee Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- Parayhouse School ages 5–16Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2024 0.5 miles
- Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected September 2024 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery cost?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery publishes these fees: full day £95 for 3 and over and half day £83 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £7 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
What are Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery's opening hours?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery opens 08:15–18:15, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery take?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery take?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.
Who runs Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery is run by Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery follow?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme and Early phonics.
Does Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery have outdoor space?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.
Does Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery support children with SEND?
Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery lists: SEND support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery?
Kensington (Olympia) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery?
You can call 020 7602 9066 and visit www.hpps.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hpps.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Quotes from Ofsted inspection reports, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2651531 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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