# Miss Delaney's

Miss Delaney's is a sessional pre-school at Avondale Park Lodge, Walmer Road, London, W11 4PQ, in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged from 18 months. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Miss Delaney's Nursery Schools Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-delaneys-ey488162  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Avondale Park Lodge, Walmer Road, London, W11 4PQ
- Ages: from 18 months
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 020 7603 6095
- Website: http://missdelaneys.co.uk/
- Run by: [Miss Delaney's Nursery Schools Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/miss-delaneys-nursery-schools-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY488162

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, 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/EY488162

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 31 October 2023:

- Does well: "Children confidently serve themselves fruit at snack time."
- Does well: "Staff plan activities based on children's interests, abilities and areas for development."
- Does well: "Children have plenty of opportunities to be active and explore the environment."
- Should do better: "strengthen interactions with the children during their spontaneous play to further enhance their learning experiences"
- Should do better: "review the organisation of large-group activities to ensure that all children are consistently well engaged."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488162

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY488162). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488162)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488162)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488162)

## Fees

- Deposit: £3,000

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: from 18 months
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Avondale Park Lodge, Walmer Road, London, W11 4PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.510217,-0.211649

- Station: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Station: Latimer Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: Shepherds Bush, 0.4 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Avondale Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Norland North Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Waynflete Square Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Exhibition Park, 0.4 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 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/curriculum)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/b54ffaaba4ae4c62b6050309fdfdbd44/ofsted-inspection-report-avondale-31.10.23.pdf)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/b54ffaaba4ae4c62b6050309fdfdbd44/ofsted-inspection-report-avondale-31.10.23.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/3f7173d84d83401baa0ee574f78de4c7/ofsted-inspection-report-kenley-24.4.23.pdf)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/b54ffaaba4ae4c62b6050309fdfdbd44/ofsted-inspection-report-avondale-31.10.23.pdf)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/3f7173d84d83401baa0ee574f78de4c7/ofsted-inspection-report-kenley-24.4.23.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/b54ffaaba4ae4c62b6050309fdfdbd44/ofsted-inspection-report-avondale-31.10.23.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/2e436395147b38a9402e75e2717946d6/fees-for-september-2025-.pdf)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/2e436395147b38a9402e75e2717946d6/fees-for-september-2025-.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/b54ffaaba4ae4c62b6050309fdfdbd44/ofsted-inspection-report-avondale-31.10.23.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/2e436395147b38a9402e75e2717946d6/fees-for-september-2025-.pdf)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/2e436395147b38a9402e75e2717946d6/fees-for-september-2025-.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/3f7173d84d83401baa0ee574f78de4c7/ofsted-inspection-report-kenley-24.4.23.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/3f7173d84d83401baa0ee574f78de4c7/ofsted-inspection-report-kenley-24.4.23.pdf)
- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/3f7173d84d83401baa0ee574f78de4c7/ofsted-inspection-report-kenley-24.4.23.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/ws/media-library/29b7961b8fc17ae4c580b1e6514e9fe5/admissions.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/communications)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/communications)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.missdelaneys.co.uk/sessions)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The Stewart Bilingual School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Good (January 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Avondale Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Norland Place School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| SIAL |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thomas Jones Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ark Start St Clement](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-st-clement-2812478) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pippa Pop-ins (Holland Park)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippa-pop-ins-holland-park-2857426) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Miss Delaney's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miss-delaneys-nursery-school-2628942) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Keren's Nursery Holland Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kerens-nursery-holland-park-ey537062) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Acorn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorn-nursery-school-2629553) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Grenfell Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grenfell-early-years-105700) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Miss Delaney's's opening hours?

Miss Delaney's opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Miss Delaney's open all year?

No. Miss Delaney's is open term time only.

### What ages does Miss Delaney's take?

Miss Delaney's takes children aged from 18 months.

### What is Miss Delaney's's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Miss Delaney's Good at its inspection on 31 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Miss Delaney's take?

Miss Delaney's is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Miss Delaney's?

Yes. Miss Delaney's lists a deposit of £3,000.

### Who runs Miss Delaney's?

Miss Delaney's is run by Miss Delaney's Nursery Schools Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Miss Delaney's follow?

Miss Delaney's's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Miss Delaney's have outdoor space?

Miss Delaney's lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Miss Delaney's support children with SEND?

Miss Delaney's lists: SEND support, SENCo, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Miss Delaney's?

Holland Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Miss Delaney's?

You can call 020 7603 6095 and visit missdelaneys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488162)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (missdelaneys.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://missdelaneys.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Miss+Delaney%27s+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJwcTxsN0PdkgRq-hHnCHx_CA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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