# The Square Nursery School

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-square-nursery-school-2790798  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 18 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON, W11 3QU
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:45–16:15, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Phone: 020 7221 6004
- Website: http://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2790798

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference 2790798). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790798)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790798)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790798)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/333649)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–16:15
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 18 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON, W11 3QU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.508480,-0.201952

- Station: Holland Park, 0.2 miles
- Station: Notting Hill Gate, 0.2 miles
- Station: High Street Kensington, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Holland Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Avondale Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Colville Square Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Longlands Court 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 19 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/about-us)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/nutrition-menus)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/nutrition-menus)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/about-us)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/about-us)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Fox Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Wetherby School |  | 3–8 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Stewart Bilingual School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Pembridge Hall School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| SIAL |  | 2–14 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Colville Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-holland-park-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544212) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Garden Gate Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-garden-gate-nursery-2901065) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Ladbroke Square Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladbroke-square-montessori-school-105707) | Good |  | 08:00–16:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Acorn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorn-nursery-school-ey489155) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Wetherby Pembridge Minors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wetherby-pembridge-minors-2797121) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [The Acorn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-acorn-nursery-school-2629553) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790798)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.thesquarenurseryschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Square+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJg04dZo4PdkgRxXo2wGyTunI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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