# Polkadots

Polkadots is a full-day nursery at Gillies Street, London, NW5 4DP, in Gospel Oak, Camden. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £65 (nursery website, November 2026). 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 56 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polkadots-2505404  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Gillies Street, London, NW5 4DP
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 25
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07528 194109
- Website: https://polkadotsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2505404

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 June 2021, 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/16/2505404

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2018 (Reference 2505404). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2505404)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2505404)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2505404)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £65 (£10 an hour) | £38 | £11 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £15 (per week)
- Registration fee: £35
- Registration fee: £40

Source: nursery website (https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Gillies Street, London, NW5 4DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551173,-0.148627

- Station: Kentish Town West, 0.3 miles
- Station: Kentish Town, 0.3 miles
- Station: Gospel Oak, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Park: Inkerman Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Talacre Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lismore Circus Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hampstead Heath, 0.3 miles
- Park: Falkland Place Open Space, 0.3 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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 56 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach and names Makaton signing and an inclusive setting as support. Activities include music classes, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and library visits. The Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)

### Food

Its website says the nursery offers organic food in an allergy-aware kitchen, with breakfast and healthy snacks provided.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, a mud kitchen, local outings and trips, and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)

### Settling in

Its website says families have a home visit and two play visits before the start date, and a Welcome Pack is given at the home visit. A team member guides parents through the settling-in period, and settling-in sessions are offered.

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)

### SEND and inclusion

- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2021 found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/fees-and-sessions)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://polkadotsnursery.com/home/fees-2)

### Getting a place

Its website says to request a tour, then complete the enrolment form and pay the enrolment fee to secure a place. The registration fee is £35 and the notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Francais Bilingue De Londres |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| La Petite Ecole Bilingue |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Rhyl Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gospel Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Kentish Town Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Eleanor Palmer Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Le Jardin Des Dyvrande](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-jardin-des-dyvrande-ey555282) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Rooftops Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rooftops-nursery-100608) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chaston Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaston-nursery-school-100611) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Kentish Town Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kentish-town-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey232072) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Spanish Nursery and Children's Centre for Culture and Language](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-spanish-nursery-and-childrens-centre-for-culture-and-language-ey453063) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [N Family Club Kentish Town](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kentish-town-2719005) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Polkadots cost?

Polkadots publishes these fees: full day £65 for all ages, half day £38 for all ages and per hour £11 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Polkadots offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Polkadots offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £15 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Polkadots take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Polkadots offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Polkadots offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Polkadots offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Polkadots's opening hours?

Polkadots opens 08:30–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Polkadots open all year?

No. Polkadots is open term time only.

### What ages does Polkadots take?

Polkadots takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Polkadots's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Polkadots Good at its inspection on 25 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Polkadots take?

Polkadots is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Polkadots?

Yes. Polkadots lists a registration fee of £35 and a registration fee of £40.

### What approach does Polkadots follow?

Polkadots's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.

### Does Polkadots have outdoor space?

Polkadots lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Polkadots support children with SEND?

Polkadots lists: Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Polkadots?

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

### How do I contact Polkadots?

You can call 07528 194109 and visit polkadotsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2505404)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (polkadotsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://polkadotsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Polkadots+Nursery+1+%40+Cresswood+Hall&query_place_id=ChIJof_ZBVgbdkgR9eNizK4LwbI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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