# Little Cherubs Nursery School

Little Cherubs Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Carmelite Parish Centre, Pitt Street, London, W8 4JH, in Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 57 children and takes children aged from 12 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 41 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 37 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-nursery-school-2700280  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carmelite Parish Centre, Pitt Street, London, W8 4JH
- Ages: from 12 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 41 a year
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 020 3096 1912
- Website: https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2700280

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/16/2700280

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2700280). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700280)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700280)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700280)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: from 12 months
- Weeks open: 41 a year

## Getting there

Address: Carmelite Parish Centre, Pitt Street, London, W8 4JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.503741,-0.193501

- Station: High Street Kensington, 0.1 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.4 miles
- Station: Queensway, 0.6 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Mary Abbots Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Princess Diana Memorial 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 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it follows a Reggio Emilia inspired, nature-based approach, and names cooking activities. In its 2025 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/our-approach)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

The nursery's website says it has its own garden, offers daily outdoor play, and has a growing or allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/our-approach)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/our-approach)

### Settling in

The nursery's website says settling-in sessions are offered before a child starts, to help ensure a smooth first day.

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/our-approach)

### Getting a place

According to the nursery's website, applying involves sending an enquiry form, choosing a date for a showaround, and completing an application form stating preferred sessions and start date. To secure a place, families then sign the agreement form and pay a deposit. The nursery has a waiting list.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Fox Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas's Kensington |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Wetherby School |  | 3–8 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Southbank International School Kensington |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Pembridge Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tadpoles Nursery School, Kensington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-nursery-school-kensington-2697963) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Wetherby Pembridge Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-pembridge-minors-2797121) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Iverna Gardens Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/iverna-gardens-montessori-2729380) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Kensington Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kensington-kindergarten-2651041) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Pippa Pop-ins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippa-pop-ins-ey489562) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Garden Gate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-gate-nursery-2901065) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Cherubs Nursery School's opening hours?

Little Cherubs Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Cherubs Nursery School open all year?

Little Cherubs Nursery School is open 41 weeks a year.

### What ages does Little Cherubs Nursery School take?

Little Cherubs Nursery School takes children aged from 12 months.

### What is Little Cherubs Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Cherubs Nursery School Good at its inspection on 6 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Cherubs Nursery School take?

Little Cherubs Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What approach does Little Cherubs Nursery School follow?

Little Cherubs Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired and Nature-based approach.

### Does Little Cherubs Nursery School have outdoor space?

Little Cherubs Nursery School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to Little Cherubs Nursery School?

High Street Kensington is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Cherubs Nursery School?

You can call 020 3096 1912 and visit littlecherubsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700280)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlecherubsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littlecherubsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Cherubs+Nursery+School%2C+Kensington&query_place_id=ChIJkS0mrfAPdkgRYkd13PJM4bE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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