# Pippa Pop-ins

Pippa Pop-ins is a sessional pre-school at 5 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT, in Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 67 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Poppins Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippa-pop-ins-ey489562  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 5 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 67
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 7731 1445
- Website: http://www.pippapopins.com/
- Run by: [Poppins Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/poppins-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY489562

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 November 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/EY489562

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY489562). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489562)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489562)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489562)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/815002)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £150
- Deposit: £2,000

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 5 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.507979,-0.195564

- Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.2 miles
- Station: Queensway, 0.4 miles
- Station: High Street Kensington, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Kensington Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Mary Abbots Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Princess Diana Memorial 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 3 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.pippapopins.com/nursery-life/curriculum)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.pippapopins.com/nursery-life/curriculum)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.pippapopins.com/)

### Care and routines

- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.pippapopins.com/faqs)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.pippapopins.com/faqs)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.pippapopins.com/nursery-life/curriculum)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Wetherby School |  | 3–8 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Southbank International School Kensington |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Pembridge Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| College Park School |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hallfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wetherby Pembridge Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-pembridge-minors-2797121) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lloyd Williamson Pre-School Kensington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lloyd-williamson-pre-school-kensington-ey560928) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Lloyd Williamson Nursery Kensington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lloyd-williamson-nursery-kensington-ey560929) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Garden Gate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-gate-nursery-2901065) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 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 |
| [The Square Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-square-nursery-school-2790798) |  |  | 08:45–16:15 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Pippa Pop-ins offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Pippa Pop-ins offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Pippa Pop-ins take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Pippa Pop-ins offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Pippa Pop-ins offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Pippa Pop-ins offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Pippa Pop-ins's opening hours?

Pippa Pop-ins opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Pippa Pop-ins's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Pippa Pop-ins Good at its inspection on 6 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Pippa Pop-ins take?

Pippa Pop-ins is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Pippa Pop-ins?

Meals are not included in the fees at Pippa Pop-ins.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Pippa Pop-ins?

Yes. Pippa Pop-ins lists a registration fee of £150 and a deposit of £2,000.

### Who runs Pippa Pop-ins?

Pippa Pop-ins is run by Poppins Nurseries Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What approach does Pippa Pop-ins follow?

Pippa Pop-ins's website describes its approach as: Montessori and Early phonics.

### What is the nearest station to Pippa Pop-ins?

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

### How do I contact Pippa Pop-ins?

You can call 020 7731 1445 and visit www.pippapopins.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489562)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.pippapopins.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.pippapopins.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pippa+Pop-ins&query_place_id=ChIJ18VlufsPdkgRA6AYaxOo6hI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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