# Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington is a full-day nursery at 104 Palace Gardens Terrace, LONDON, W8 4RT, in Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Lloyd Williamson Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lloyd-williamson-pre-school-kensington-ey560928  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 104 Palace Gardens Terrace, LONDON, W8 4RT
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 7243 3331
- Website: http://lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Lloyd Williamson Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lloyd-williamson-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY560928

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560928

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY560928). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560928)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560928)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560928)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| All ages | £515 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £200
- Deposit: £400

Source: nursery website (https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 104 Palace Gardens Terrace, LONDON, W8 4RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508817,-0.193718

- Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.2 miles
- Station: Queensway, 0.3 miles
- Station: Bayswater, 0.4 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Mary Abbots Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Princess Diana Memorial Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/about)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/about)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_b5ba99e4cc0b4c0a9aa841fdd36027b8.pdf)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_fb3794fee9be47cea9e474b54f435f33.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/policies)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/about)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_fb3794fee9be47cea9e474b54f435f33.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_fb3794fee9be47cea9e474b54f435f33.pdf)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_c1790865ff3044aaa9ba5a5c98fc195e.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_c1790865ff3044aaa9ba5a5c98fc195e.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/_files/ugd/8b93e8_c1790865ff3044aaa9ba5a5c98fc195e.pdf)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/about)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/about)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wetherby School |  | 3–8 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Pembridge Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Southbank International School Kensington |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| College Park School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hallfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lloyd Williamson Nursery Kensington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lloyd-williamson-nursery-kensington-ey560929) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pippa Pop-ins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippa-pop-ins-ey489562) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Wetherby Pembridge Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-pembridge-minors-2797121) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Garden Gate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-gate-nursery-2901065) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladbroke Square Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladbroke-square-montessori-school-105707) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-nursery-school-2700280) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington cost?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington publishes these fees: per month £515 for all ages, per month £1,030 for all ages, per month £1,545 for all ages, per month £2,060 for all ages and per month £2,547 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington's opening hours?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington take?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington takes children aged 4 months to 5 years.

### What is Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington Good at its inspection on 21 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington take?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington?

Meals are not included in the fees at Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington?

Yes. Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington lists a registration fee of £200 and a deposit of £400.

### Who runs Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington is run by Lloyd Williamson Nurseries Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington follow?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington have outdoor space?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington support children with SEND?

Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington?

Notting Hill Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington?

You can call 020 7243 3331 and visit lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560928)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://lloydwilliamsonnurseries.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lloyd+Williamson+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJL03YWfkPdkgRh1RW-jLcdYk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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