# Smithfield House Children's Nursery

Smithfield House Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at 14 West Smithfield, LONDON, EC1A 9HY, in City of London. It is registered for 100 children and takes children aged up to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 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, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smithfield-house-childrens-nursery-ey425982  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 West Smithfield, LONDON, EC1A 9HY
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 100
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 7236 1000
- Website: http://www.smithfieldnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY425982

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 May 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/EY425982

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2011 (Reference EY425982). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425982)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425982)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425982)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/295088)

## Fees

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

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: up to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 14 West Smithfield, LONDON, EC1A 9HY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.518261,-0.101832

- Station: Barbican, 0.2 miles
- Station: Farringdon, 0.2 miles
- Station: St. Paul's, 0.3 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Smithfield Rotunda Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Princess Alice Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Hicks Hall Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Postman's Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Johns Garden, 0.2 miles
- Playground: 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 City of London there are about 0.6 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/our-approach)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/)
- Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/joining-us/fees-and-funding)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/our-approach)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/the-setting)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/the-setting)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/joining-us/fees-and-funding)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/joining-us/fees-and-funding)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/joining-us/visits-and-registration)

### SEND and inclusion

- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/the-setting)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/the-setting)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/the-setting)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/parents/learning-journals)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/parents/learning-journals)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/our-nursery/the-setting)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://smithfieldnursery.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul's Cathedral School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 0–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-centre-goldman-sachs-2531041) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hatching Dragons City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatching-dragons-city-2668813) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [City Child Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-child-nursery-ey348911) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Newpark Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-childcare-centre-ey284463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Barbican Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbican-playgroup-122756) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [Golden Lane Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/golden-lane-childrens-centre-ey371508) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Smithfield House Children's Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Smithfield House Children's Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Smithfield House Children's Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Smithfield House Children's Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Smithfield House Children's Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Smithfield House Children's Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Smithfield House Children's Nursery's opening hours?

Smithfield House Children's Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Smithfield House Children's Nursery take?

Smithfield House Children's Nursery takes children aged up to 5 years.

### What is Smithfield House Children's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smithfield House Children's Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smithfield House Children's Nursery take?

Smithfield House Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Does Smithfield House Children's Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Smithfield House Children's Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Smithfield House Children's Nursery follow?

Smithfield House Children's Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Smithfield House Children's Nursery have outdoor space?

Smithfield House Children's Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Smithfield House Children's Nursery support children with SEND?

Smithfield House Children's Nursery lists: Speech and language support and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Smithfield House Children's Nursery?

Farringdon is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smithfield House Children's Nursery?

You can call 020 7236 1000 and visit www.smithfieldnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425982)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.smithfieldnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.smithfieldnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smithfield+House+Childrens+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJX--lpVMbdkgR8dvp2rMIItQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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