# Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea is a sessional pre-school at Park Walk Play Centre, Park Walk, London, SW10 0AY, in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 70 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:35–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:35–12:30, Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tadpoles Nursery Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tadpoles-nursery-school-chelsea-2705358  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Park Walk Play Centre, Park Walk, London, SW10 0AY
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:35–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:35–12:30, Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 020 7352 9757
- Website: http://www.tadpolesnursery.com/
- Run by: [Tadpoles Nursery Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tadpoles-nursery-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2705358

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, 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/16/2705358

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 9 January 2025:

- Does well: "Children enjoy taking part in the variety of experiences offered by the setting's ambitious curriculum."
- Does well: "Outdoor learning and sustainability is a focus of the setting."
- Does well: "Staff encourage children to develop their physical strength and coordination through activities, such as balancing on blocks."
- Should do better: "strengthen staff's interactions to promote an even more consistent approach in helping children to develop their communication and language skills, particularly by reducing the number of questions asked."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705358

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2705358). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705358)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705358)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705358)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £205

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Thursday: 08:35–15:30
- Friday: 08:35–12:30
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Park Walk Play Centre, Park Walk, London, SW10 0AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.484450,-0.178154

- Station: Imperial Wharf, 0.7 miles, step-free access
- Station: South Kensington, 0.7 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Gloucester Road, 0.7 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Roper's Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cremorne Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westfield Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Dovehouse Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Luke's Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses forest school, nature-based and school readiness approaches, and names SEND support, speech and language support and an inclusive setting. Cooking activities and swimming are also listed. The Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)

### Food

Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has a growing or allotment area and offers local outings and trips.

- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2025 found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)
- Swimming (source: nursery website, https://www.tadpolesnursery.com/_files/ugd/1c979a_8327620faf324dd28a7f2f2909eda05e.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says applicants submit the registration form with the year and date of entry and pay the £205 registration fee on submission. The fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee a place.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Walk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Cameron Vale School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ashburnham Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Servite RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School |  | 4–12 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Falkner House |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bousfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Park Walk Seedlings Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-walk-seedlings-nursery-2719072) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Chelsea Pre-Prep School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chelsea-pre-prep-school-and-nursery-ey393954) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Kingsland Pre-Prep](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsland-pre-prep-ey562588) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Chelsea Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-chelsea-nursery-2829262) | Report card May 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [World's End Under Fives Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worlds-end-under-fives-centre-105753) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ohana Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ohana-centre-2717664) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea's opening hours?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea opens 08:35–15:30, Mon–Thu; 08:35–12:30, Fri.

### Is Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea open all year?

No. Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea is open term time only.

### What ages does Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea take?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea Good at its inspection on 9 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea take?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea?

Yes. Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea lists a registration fee of £205.

### Who runs Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea is run by Tadpoles Nursery Group Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea follow?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme.

### Does Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea have outdoor space?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea lists: Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea support children with SEND?

Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea?

Imperial Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Tadpoles Nursery School, Chelsea?

You can call 020 7352 9757 and visit www.tadpolesnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2705358)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.tadpolesnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.tadpolesnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tadpoles+Nursery+School+Chelsea&query_place_id=ChIJTaibJGUFdkgRUFsL2HGtSg8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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