# Little Shells at St James

Little Shells at St James is a full-day nursery at St James Schools, Earsby Street, London, W14 8SH, in West Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged from 9 months. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shells-at-st-james-2892030  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St James Schools, Earsby Street, London, W14 8SH
- Ages: from 9 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7348 1793
- Website: https://www.stjamesschools.co.uk/nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 2892030

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2892030). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892030)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892030)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892030)

## Fees

| Age | Half day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £60 | £276 | £1,105 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £150
- Deposit: £1,700

Source: nursery website (https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: from 9 months
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: St James Schools, Earsby Street, London, W14 8SH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.494322,-0.209086

- Station: Kensington (Olympia), 0.3 miles
- Station: West Kensington, 0.3 miles
- Station: Barons Court, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Marcus Garvey Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Gwendwr Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brook Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hammersmith and Fulham there are about 2.4 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names early phonics as the nursery's approach.

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/about-us)

### Food

Its website says the nursery offers a vegetarian menu and provides breakfast.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/about-us)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/about-us)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/about-us)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/about-us)

### Settling in

Its website says children meet the Headmistress or Head of Nursery and attend a Taster Morning with their parents before joining. It also lists settling-in sessions.

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/about-us)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/admissions-journey)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.stjamesschools.com/nursery/contact-us)

### Getting a place

According to its website, families complete the online registration form, pay a non-refundable £150 fee per child, and upload a passport, last school report and digital photo. They then meet the Headmistress or Head of Nursery, and a deposit of £1700 secures an offered place. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 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 James Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| James Lee Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Parayhouse School |  | 5–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 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 | 0.4 miles |
| Avonmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 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-2651531) | Good | £95 | 08:15–18:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holland-park-pre-prep-and-nursery-2651532) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Brook Green Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brook-green-nursery-ltd-ey415554) | Good | £77.17 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Warwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warwick-pre-school-105749) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Masbro Brook Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/masbro-brook-green-ey561582) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playdays Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-nursery-143791) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Shells at St James cost?

Little Shells at St James publishes these fees: half day £60 for all ages, per week £276 for all ages, per month £1,105 for all ages, per week £331 for all ages, per month £1,325 for all ages, per week £443 for all ages, per month £1,765 for all ages, per week £551 for all ages and per month £2,205 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Shells at St James offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Shells at St James offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Little Shells at St James's opening hours?

Little Shells at St James opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Shells at St James open all year?

Little Shells at St James is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does Little Shells at St James take?

Little Shells at St James takes children aged from 9 months.

### How many children can Little Shells at St James take?

Little Shells at St James is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Shells at St James?

Yes. Little Shells at St James lists a registration fee of £150 and a deposit of £1,700.

### What approach does Little Shells at St James follow?

Little Shells at St James's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.

### Does Little Shells at St James have outdoor space?

Little Shells at St James lists: Own garden, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Little Shells at St James?

Kensington (Olympia) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Shells at St James?

You can call 020 7348 1793 and visit www.stjamesschools.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2892030)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.stjamesschools.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.stjamesschools.co.uk/nursery/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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