# The French Nursery School The French Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 64 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NX, in Earl's Court, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 32 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 27 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-french-nursery-school-2593198 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 64 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NX - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 32 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 07775 566361 - Website: https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2593198 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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/16/2593198 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2593198). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593198) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593198) - Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593198) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 64 Pembroke Road, London, W8 6NX Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.494479,-0.200997 - Station: West Kensington, 0.3 miles - Station: Earl's Court, 0.4 miles, step-free access - Station: Kensington (Olympia), 0.5 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Marcus Garvey Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Holland Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Gwendwr Gardens, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 27 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says its approach is bilingual and that it is an inclusive setting. Language classes are named on its website as an activity. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. - Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/home-draft) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided. - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/nursery-school-sessions) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery makes regular park trips and local outings and trips. - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/extending-our-learning-outdoors) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/funding-and-fees) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/our-indoor-environment) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/nursery-school-sessions) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/nursery-school-sessions) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/nursery-school-sessions) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/nursery-school-sessions) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/summer-club) ### SEND and inclusion - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/ethos-vision) ### Safety At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/home-draft) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Kensington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Avonmore Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St James Preparatory School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.4 miles | | James Lee Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Parayhouse School | | 5–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Thomas's Kensington | | 4–11 | | | 0.6 miles | | Normand Croft Community School for Early Years and Primary Education | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Kensington Place Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-place-day-nursery-and-preschool-2686882) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Warwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warwick-pre-school-105749) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Earls Court Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earls-court-community-nursery-ey435934) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Kensington House Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kensington-house-nursery-school-ey475100) | Outstanding | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holland-park-pre-prep-and-nursery-2651531) | Good | £95 | 08:15–18:15 | 0.3 miles | | [Holland Park Pre-Prep and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holland-park-pre-prep-and-nursery-2651532) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The French Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The French Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does The French Nursery School take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. The French Nursery School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does The French Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. The French Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are The French Nursery School's opening hours? The French Nursery School opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does The French Nursery School take? The French Nursery School takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is The French Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The French Nursery School Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The French Nursery School take? The French Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at The French Nursery School? Meals are not included in the fees at The French Nursery School. ### What approach does The French Nursery School follow? The French Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Bilingual. ### Does The French Nursery School have outdoor space? The French Nursery School lists: Regular park trips and Local outings and trips. ### Does The French Nursery School support children with SEND? The French Nursery School lists: Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to The French Nursery School? Earl's Court is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The French Nursery School? You can call 07775 566361 and visit leschatonsnurseryschools.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593198) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (leschatonsnurseryschools.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://leschatonsnurseryschools.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Les+Chatons+-+The+French+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ96-WfEIFdkgRhaVTpYOtk60) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.