# Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd

Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd is a sessional pre-school at 244 Acklam Road, LONDON, W10 5YG, in Kensal Town, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 10 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. 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 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portobello-day-care-nursery-ltd-ey296614  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 244 Acklam Road, LONDON, W10 5YG
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 10
- Phone: 020 8964 5882
- Website: http://www.portobellodaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY296614

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 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/EY296614

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY296614). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296614)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296614)
- Registered places: 10 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296614)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £50

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 244 Acklam Road, LONDON, W10 5YG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.521455,-0.203728

- Station: Westbourne Park, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Ladbroke Grove, 0.4 miles
- Station: Royal Oak, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Meanwhile Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tavistock Road Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Portobello Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Athlone Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Powis Square, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://portobellodaynursery.co.uk/about-2)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://portobellodaynursery.co.uk/)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://portobellodaynursery.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://portobellodaynursery.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://portobellodaynursery.co.uk/policies)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://portobellodaynursery.co.uk/policies)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Bevington Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Chepstow House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's CofE School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Elgin Estate Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elgin-estate-playgroup-2561733) | Good |  | 09:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Grand West Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grand-west-pre-prep-2600863) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–16:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Rosie's Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rosies-nursery-school-2838488) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Maida Vale](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-maida-vale-2715357) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Clare Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clare-gardens-2604982) | Good |  | 08:00–17:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Colville Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colville-community-nursery-ey446136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd's opening hours?

Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd Good at its inspection on 19 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd take?

Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 10 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd?

Yes. Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd lists a registration fee of £50.

### What approach does Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd follow?

Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.

### Does Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd support children with SEND?

Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd?

Westbourne Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Portobello Day Care Nursery Ltd?

You can call 020 8964 5882 and visit www.portobellodaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296614)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.portobellodaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.portobellodaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Portobello+Day+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJtedOvhsQdkgRh9FCvwNXj68)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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