# UCL Nursery

UCL Nursery is a full-day nursery at UCL Day Nursery, 50-51 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PQ, in Bloomsbury, Camden. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 08:30–17:30, Mon–Fri, 48 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by University College London.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ucl-nursery-ey345528  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: UCL Day Nursery, 50-51 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PQ
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–17:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 48 a year
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 7679 7461
- Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery
- Run by: [University College London](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/university-college-london)
- Ofsted URN: EY345528

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 2024, 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/EY345528

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2007 (Reference EY345528). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345528)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345528)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345528)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £726.10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 9-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/admissions-and-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–17:30
- Ages: 4 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 48 a year

## Getting there

Address: UCL Day Nursery, 50-51 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.524202,-0.129782

- Station: Russell Square, 0.2 miles
- Station: Euston Square, 0.3 miles, step-free access
- Station: Goodge Street, 0.3 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Gordon Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woburn Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tavistock Square, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Russell Square, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cartwright Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Camden there are about 3.2 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 3 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/ucl-day-nursery-team)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/ucl-day-nursery-team)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/about-us/information-parents/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/opening-hours)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery/opening-hours)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Argyle Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Jeannine Manuel School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH |  | 4–18 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Souls CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Netley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit |  | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [UCL Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ucl-nursery-ey433791) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Angels Nurseries & Learning Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-angels-nurseries-and-learning-centres-2655405) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Collingham Gardens Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collingham-gardens-nursery-ey448266) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Corams Fields Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/corams-fields-community-nursery-100589) | Good |  | 09:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-ormond-street-hospital-staff-nursery-2500402) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Raccoons Day Nursery Fitzrovia](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-fitzrovia-2739131) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does UCL Nursery cost?

UCL Nursery publishes these fees: per month £726.10 for under 2s, per month £677.34 for under 2s, per month £1,089.68 for under 2s, per month £1,014.42 for under 2s, per month £1,451.14 for under 2s, per month £1,351.50 for under 2s, per month £1,813.66 for under 2s and per month £1,690.70 for under 2s (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does UCL Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. UCL Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are UCL Nursery's opening hours?

UCL Nursery opens 08:30–17:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is UCL Nursery open all year?

UCL Nursery is open 48 weeks a year.

### What ages does UCL Nursery take?

UCL Nursery takes children aged 4 months to 5 years.

### What is UCL Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated UCL Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can UCL Nursery take?

UCL Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at UCL Nursery?

Yes. UCL Nursery lists a registration fee of £50.

### Who runs UCL Nursery?

UCL Nursery is run by University College London, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does UCL Nursery have outdoor space?

UCL Nursery lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does UCL Nursery support children with SEND?

UCL Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo, Makaton signing, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to UCL Nursery?

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

### How do I contact UCL Nursery?

You can call 020 7679 7461 and visit www.ucl.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345528)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ucl.ac.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=UCL+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxeKowi8bdkgR8jgW2pI50Ec)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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