Sessional pre-school in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea
The Square Nursery School
18 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON, W11 3QU · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (19 reviews)
- About 300 m (4 min walk) from Holland Park station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2024Reference 2790798Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places18 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 17 June 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:45–16:15
- Ages
- 2 years to 5 years
Getting there
18 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON, W11 3QU · More nurseries in W11
Stations
- Holland Park6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Notting Hill Gate6 min walk · 0.2 miles
- High Street KensingtonNo step-free access15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Notting Hill Gate Stn / Hillgate St, Holland Park and Holland Park Station.
Parks and playgrounds
- Holland Park4 min walk
- Avondale Park11 min walk
- Colville Square Gardens12 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Longlands Court Playground8 min walk
- Playground9 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 Square Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at 18 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON, W11 3QU, in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 08:45–16:15, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 19 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
- Growing / allotment areaSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Nursery SchoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:45–16:15 | 2–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Little Garden Gate NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Ladbroke Square Montessori SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| The Acorn Nursery SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | from 2 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Wetherby Pembridge MinorsSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | 2–4 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| The Acorn Nursery SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Notting Hill16
- All nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea63
- All nurseries in W1117
- Nurseries near Holland Park station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Southbank International School Kensington ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.2 miles
- Fox Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected October 2023 0.2 miles
- Wetherby School ages 3–8 0.3 miles
- St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- The Stewart Bilingual School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Pembridge Hall School ages 4–11 0.4 miles
- SIAL ages 2–14has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Colville Primary School Primaryages 0–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.4 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 Square Nursery School's opening hours?
The Square Nursery School opens 08:45–16:15, Mon–Fri.
What ages does The Square Nursery School take?
The Square Nursery School takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.
How many children can The Square Nursery School take?
The Square Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.
What approach does The Square Nursery School follow?
The Square Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.
Does The Square Nursery School have outdoor space?
The Square Nursery School lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Growing / allotment area.
Does The Square Nursery School support children with SEND?
The Square Nursery School lists: Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to The Square Nursery School?
Holland Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact The Square Nursery School?
You can call 020 7221 6004 and visit www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 12 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 12 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2790798 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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