# Imperial College Early Years Education Centre Imperial College Early Years Education Centre is a full-day nursery at 8 Princes Gardens, LONDON, SW7 1NA, in Knightsbridge, Westminster. It is registered for 210 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:30–16:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-college-early-years-education-centre-135043 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 8 Princes Gardens, LONDON, SW7 1NA - Ages: 6 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:30–16:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 210 - Phone: 020 7594 5120 - Website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/early-years/ - Ofsted URN: 135043 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Outstanding - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Outstanding - Leadership and management: Outstanding Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135043 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1992 (Reference 135043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135043) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135043) - Registered places: 210 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135043) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/413983) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:30–16:30 - Ages: 6 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 8 Princes Gardens, LONDON, SW7 1NA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.500009,-0.172994 - Station: South Kensington, 0.4 miles, no step-free access - Station: Knightsbridge, 0.5 miles - Station: Gloucester Road, 0.6 miles - 6 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Hyde Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.imperial.ac.uk/early-years/your-child/food-and-nutrition) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.imperial.ac.uk/early-years/your-child/food-and-nutrition) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.imperial.ac.uk/early-years/your-child/food-and-nutrition) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Brighton College Prep Kensington | | 2–13 | | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Caelum House School | | 4–11 | | | 0.3 miles | | Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle | | 2–19 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Queen's Gate School | | 4–19 | | | 0.4 miles | | Glendower Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Knightsbridge School | | 2–16 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Hill House School | | 4–13 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Willcocks Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willcocks-nursery-school-ey449060) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 08:45–12:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Play2Talk Kent House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play2talk-kent-house-2749082) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Queensberry Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensberry-nursery-ey341130) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Kinderzimmer South Kensington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-south-kensington-2785411) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Marlborough Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marlborough-day-care-2781714) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | | [Miss Daisy's Nursery School, Knightsbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-daisys-nursery-school-knightsbridge-ey477460) | Good | | 08:30–12:00 | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Imperial College Early Years Education Centre's opening hours? Imperial College Early Years Education Centre opens 08:30–16:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Imperial College Early Years Education Centre take? Imperial College Early Years Education Centre takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. ### What is Imperial College Early Years Education Centre's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Imperial College Early Years Education Centre Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2020, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Imperial College Early Years Education Centre take? Imperial College Early Years Education Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 210 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Imperial College Early Years Education Centre? South Kensington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Imperial College Early Years Education Centre? You can call 020 7594 5120 and visit www.imperial.ac.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/135043) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.imperial.ac.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/early-years/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Imperial+College+Early+Years+Education+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJx265Y0QFdkgRkkNvvtwLf7E) - 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.