Full-day nursery in West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea
The Chelsea Nursery
1a Gertrude Street, Chelsea, London, SW10 0JN · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
Fees
- Registration fee
- £200
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
1a Gertrude Street, Chelsea, London, SW10 0JN · More nurseries in SW10
Stations
- Imperial WharfStep-free access14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Fulham BroadwayStep-free access16 min walk · 0.7 miles
- West Brompton17 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including Edith Grove / King's Road, Hobury Street / Worlds End and Edith Grove / Worlds End.
Parks and playgrounds
- Westfield Park5 min walk
- Cremorne Gardens7 min walk
- Roper's Garden10 min walk
- Redcliffe Square Gardens11 min walk
- Brompton Park12 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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The Chelsea Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1a Gertrude Street, Chelsea, London, SW10 0JN, in West Brompton, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, the nursery was graded 'Expected standard' for curriculum and teaching and for achievement. Its website says it is an inclusive setting.
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.
Getting a place
According to its website, families must book a visit, then complete the registration form and return it with the non-refundable £200 fee. Registered children join the waiting list for their expected start year, and the nursery currently has a waiting list. An offer requires an acceptance form, a birth certificate and a deposit.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsea NurseryThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Ohana CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Park Walk Seedlings NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Tadpoles Nursery School, ChelseaSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:35–15:30 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsland Pre-PrepSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–16:30 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| World's End Under Fives CentreFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Chelsea Pre-Prep School & NurseryFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 08:30–16:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in West Brompton6
- All nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea63
- All nurseries in SW108
- Nurseries near Imperial Wharf station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Servite RC Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected February 2026 0.2 miles
- Park Walk Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected January 2026 0.2 miles
- Ashburnham Community School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected January 2025 0.2 miles
- Cameron Vale School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.3 miles
- Francis Holland Preparatory School ages 4–12 0.5 miles
- Bousfield Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2022 0.5 miles
- Chelsea Open Air Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.5 miles
- Falkner House ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are The Chelsea Nursery's opening hours?
The Chelsea Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is The Chelsea Nursery open all year?
Yes, The Chelsea Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does The Chelsea Nursery take?
The Chelsea Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.
What is The Chelsea Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The Chelsea Nursery was inspected on 7 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can The Chelsea Nursery take?
The Chelsea Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Chelsea Nursery?
Yes. The Chelsea Nursery lists a registration fee of £200.
Does The Chelsea Nursery support children with SEND?
The Chelsea Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to The Chelsea Nursery?
Imperial Wharf is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Chelsea Nursery?
You can call 020 7362 0066 and visit www.cameronvaleschool.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cameronvaleschool.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2829262 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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