# Katharine Bruce Day Nursery

Katharine Bruce Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Queens Park Court, Ilbert Street, London, W10 4QA, in West Kilburn, Westminster. It is registered for 54 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/katharine-bruce-day-nursery-ey305975  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queens Park Court, Ilbert Street, London, W10 4QA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 020 7641 5835
- Website: https://www.leyf.org.uk/katharine-bruce/
- Run by: [The London Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY305975

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 26 June 2025, 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/EY305975

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2005 (Reference EY305975). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305975)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305975)
- 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/EY305975)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/411502)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Queens Park Court, Ilbert Street, London, W10 4QA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.528687,-0.213821

- Station: Queens Park (London), 0.5 miles
- Station: Kensal Rise, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Kensal Green, 0.5 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Park Court Communal Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harrow Road Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: Queen's Park Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Athlone Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Avenue Gardens 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Brunel Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wilberforce Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ark Franklin Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Barlby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kensal House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensal-house-nursery-2706477) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Ark Start Brunel](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-brunel-2813337) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Rosie's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rosies-nursery-school-2838488) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunrise Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunrise-day-nursery-2579595) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [N Family Club Maida Vale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-maida-vale-2715357) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kensal Green Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensal-green-under-fives-137814) | Good | £50 | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Katharine Bruce Day Nursery's opening hours?

Katharine Bruce Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Katharine Bruce Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Katharine Bruce Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 26 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Katharine Bruce Day Nursery take?

Katharine Bruce Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Katharine Bruce Day Nursery?

Katharine Bruce Day Nursery is run by The London Early Years Foundation, which runs 44 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Katharine Bruce Day Nursery?

Kensal Rise is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Katharine Bruce Day Nursery?

You can call 020 7641 5835 and visit www.leyf.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305975)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LEYF+-+Katharine+Bruce+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ8xtUtj0QdkgR_dh6URomaJY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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