# The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs

The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs is a full-day nursery at 1 Plumtree Court, 25 Shoe Lane, London, EC4A 4AU, in Holborn, City of London. It is registered for 72 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-childrens-centre-goldman-sachs-2531041  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Plumtree Court, 25 Shoe Lane, London, EC4A 4AU
- Registered places: 72
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2531041

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 March 2022, 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/16/2531041

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2531041). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531041)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531041)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531041)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1174376)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Plumtree Court, 25 Shoe Lane, London, EC4A 4AU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.516378,-0.106086

- Station: City Thameslink, 0.2 miles
- Station: Chancery Lane, 0.3 miles
- Station: Farringdon, 0.3 miles
- 27 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Andrew's Church, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Smithfield Rotunda Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Princess Alice Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Churchyard of St. Ann Blackfriars, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Johns Garden, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bourne Estate Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Charterhouse Square School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's Cathedral School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dallington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Smithfield House Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smithfield-house-childrens-nursery-ey425982) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hatching Dragons City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hatching-dragons-city-2668813) | Good |  | 08:00–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [1a Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1a-nursery-ey351434) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [City Child Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/city-child-nursery-ey348911) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Newpark Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newpark-childcare-centre-ey284463) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Barbican Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbican-playgroup-122756) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 09:00–14:45 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs Good at its inspection on 21 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs take?

The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs?

The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2531041)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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