# Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holland-park-pre-prep-and-nursery-2651531 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 5 Holland Road, London, W14 8HJ - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:15–18:15, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 54 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 7602 9066 - Website: https://www.hpps.co.uk/ - Run by: [Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/holland-park-pre-prep-and-nursery-partnership) - Ofsted URN: 2651531 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 March 2024, 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/16/2651531 Exact words from the Ofsted report of 22 March 2024: - Does well: "The manager demonstrates a passionate commitment to the staff team and the children and families that use the nursery." - Does well: "Staff are positive role models for the children." - Does well: "Communication and language learning is a key focus." - Should do better: "further extend the opportunities for children to hear and develop mathematical language in their play." Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651531 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2651531). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651531) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 March 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651531) - Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651531) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/334740) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | |---|---|---| | 3 and over | £95 (£9.50 an hour) | £83 | 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) Source: nursery website (https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_6a5a2cc4b74e418fb814c26d22dc242b.pdf), 11 November 2026. 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 Address: 5 Holland Road, London, W14 8HJ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.497093,-0.206650 - Station: Kensington (Olympia), 0.2 miles - Station: West Kensington, 0.5 miles - Station: Barons Court, 0.6 miles, no step-free access - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Marcus Garvey Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Gwendwr Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Brook Green, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 programme (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) ### 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 garden (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_6a5a2cc4b74e418fb814c26d22dc242b.pdf) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_f743194a1def46db859fb6b15dba9188.pdf) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_6a5a2cc4b74e418fb814c26d22dc242b.pdf) - Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/join) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_acb462b69c5c43c3a9ac25928338e699.pdf) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.hpps.co.uk/_files/ugd/6feea4_233c6d73fb7e44a9ab5d3eb017ba62f6.pdf) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | St James Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | James Lee Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Parayhouse School | | 5–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holland-park-pre-prep-and-nursery-2651532) | Good | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Marmalade Duck](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marmalade-duck-2702403) | Outstanding | | | 0.1 miles | | [Little Shells at St James](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shells-at-st-james-2892030) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Warwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warwick-pre-school-105749) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-place-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686882) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [The French Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-french-nursery-school-2593198) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651531) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.hpps.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.hpps.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holland+Park+Pre-Prep+%26+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJF46evusPdkgRP43s0cf5M8c) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.