# Kinderzimmer South Kensington

Kinderzimmer South Kensington is a full-day nursery at 114 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SE, in South Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 89 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Tue–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, 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. It has a Google rating of 2.8 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by KMK Kinderzimmer 1 Muswell Hill Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-south-kensington-2785411  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 114 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SE
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Tue–Fri
- Registered places: 89
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 3889 7620
- Website: http://www.kinderzimmer.co.uk/
- Run by: [KMK Kinderzimmer 1 Muswell Hill Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kmk-kinderzimmer-1-muswell-hill-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2785411

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, 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/16/2785411

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2785411). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785411)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785411)
- Registered places: 89 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785411)

## Fees

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

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Tuesday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 114 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4SE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.495443,-0.183365

- Station: Gloucester Road, under 0.1 miles
- Station: South Kensington, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Earl's Court, 0.5 miles, step-free access
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 2.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery's approaches include Montessori and Steiner / Waldorf, and names cooking activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website also names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/curriculum)
- Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/curriculum)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/location/south-kensington)

### Settling in

Its website says staff work with parents to choose the most suitable settling-in strategy for each child, aiming for a smooth transition into nursery. Settling-in sessions are offered.

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/funding-and-fees)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/location/south-kensington)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/location/south-kensington)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/send-policy)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/send-policy)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/send-policy)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://kinderzimmer.co.uk/location/south-kensington)

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Glendower Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Queen's Gate School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wetherby School, Kensington |  | 2–8 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas's Kensington |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Falkner House |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Victoria Road Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-montessori-2729377) | Good |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Queensberry Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queensberry-nursery-ey341130) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Willcocks Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willcocks-nursery-school-ey449060) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 08:45–12:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Kensington Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kensington-kindergarten-2651041) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Sunflower House Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-sunflower-house-nursery-and-preschool-2822541) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Iverna Gardens Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iverna-gardens-montessori-2729380) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Kinderzimmer South Kensington offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Kinderzimmer South Kensington offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Kinderzimmer South Kensington take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Kinderzimmer South Kensington offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Kinderzimmer South Kensington offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Kinderzimmer South Kensington offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Kinderzimmer South Kensington's opening hours?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington opens 07:30–18:30, Tue–Fri.

### What ages does Kinderzimmer South Kensington take?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Kinderzimmer South Kensington's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kinderzimmer South Kensington Good at its inspection on 8 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kinderzimmer South Kensington take?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington is registered with Ofsted for up to 89 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kinderzimmer South Kensington?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington is run by KMK Kinderzimmer 1 Muswell Hill Limited, which runs 9 nurseries.

### What approach does Kinderzimmer South Kensington follow?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Steiner / Waldorf.

### Does Kinderzimmer South Kensington have outdoor space?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington lists: Own garden.

### Does Kinderzimmer South Kensington support children with SEND?

Kinderzimmer South Kensington lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Kinderzimmer South Kensington?

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

### How do I contact Kinderzimmer South Kensington?

You can call 020 3889 7620 and visit www.kinderzimmer.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785411)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.kinderzimmer.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.kinderzimmer.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=kinderzimmer+South+Kensington&query_place_id=ChIJrU0rz0oFdkgR0EILpfRZAcQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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