# Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove is a full-day nursery at Westbourne Grove Church, Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RW, in Westbourne Green, Westminster. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £170 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-montessori-school-the-grove-2617818 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Westbourne Grove Church, Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RW - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 45 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 7223 0123 - Website: http://www.paint-pots.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2617818 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 February 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/16/2617818 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2020 (Reference 2617818). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617818) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617818) - 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/16/2617818) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per month | |---|---|---|---| | Under 2s | £170 (£17 an hour) | – | £1,327 | | 2-year-olds | – | £85 | £632 | | 3 and over | – | £80 | £610 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: Westbourne Grove Church, Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2RW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.514677,-0.198869 - Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.3 miles - Station: Bayswater, 0.4 miles - Station: Westbourne Park, 0.5 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Powis Square, 0.1 miles - Park: Colville Square Gardens, 0.2 miles - Park: Tavistock Road Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Portobello Green, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Longlands Court Playground, 0.2 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 Westminster there are about 2.6 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names Montessori as its approach. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, it was graded Good overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. - Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast and healthy snacks. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/terms-conditions-grove) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/about-us) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/the-grove-term-dates-times-fees) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.paint-pots.co.uk/pages/principal) ### Safety At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. ### Getting a place Its website says applicants should book a visit, then complete and return the Registration Form and pay the non-returnable Registration Fee. Entry depends on the availability of a place. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Wetherby School | | 3–8 | | | 0.3 miles | | Southbank International School Kensington | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | College Park School | | 4–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Pembridge Hall School | | 4–11 | | | 0.3 miles | | Chepstow House School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | Notting Hill Prep School | | 4–14 | | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Notting Hill Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/notting-hill-nursery-school-2631350) | Good | | 08:30–15:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Colville Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-day-care-2781715) | Outstanding | | 07:45–21:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Colville Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-community-nursery-ey446136) | Outstanding | | | 0.2 miles | | [Ladbroke Square Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladbroke-square-montessori-school-105707) | Good | | 08:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Strawberry Fields Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-fields-nursery-school-limited-ey456623) | Outstanding | | 09:00–15:45 | 0.3 miles | | [Grand West Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grand-west-pre-prep-2600863) | Outstanding | | 09:00–16:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove cost? Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove publishes these fees: full day £170 for under 2s, per month £1,327 for under 2s, per month £1,991 for under 2s, per month £2,655 for under 2s, per month £3,318 for under 2s, half day £85 for 2-year-olds, per month £632 for 2-year-olds, per month £948 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,264 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,580 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,896 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,212 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,528 for 2-year-olds, per month £2,844 for 2-year-olds, per month £3,160 for 2-year-olds, half day £80 for 3 and over, per month £610 for 3 and over, per month £915 for 3 and over, per month £1,220 for 3 and over, per month £1,525 for 3 and over, per month £1,830 for 3 and over, per month £2,135 for 3 and over, per month £2,440 for 3 and over, per month £2,745 for 3 and over and per month £3,050 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove's opening hours? Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove take? Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. ### What is Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove Good at its inspection on 3 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove take? Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove. ### Does Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove follow? Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove's website describes its approach as: Montessori. ### What is the nearest station to Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove? Notting Hill Gate is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Paint Pots Montessori School The Grove? You can call 020 7223 0123 and visit www.paint-pots.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617818) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.paint-pots.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.paint-pots.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paint+Pots+The+Grove&query_place_id=ChIJOevRUqUPdkgRp3nCgw-TKGU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.