# Vishenka

Vishenka is a full-day nursery at 73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ, in North Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £100 to £120 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vishenka-2703367  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07870 443285
- Website: https://www.cherrynursery.net/
- Ofsted URN: 2703367

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 2025, 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/16/2703367

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 17 January 2025:

- Does well: "Leaders embrace and celebrate cultural diversity to promote inclusion and understanding among children."
- Does well: "Staff promote a healthy lifestyle through engaging activities."
- Does well: "Children develop their communication and language skills well through activities, such as singing songs and the use of actions."
- Should do better: "enhance strategies to support less-confident children to participate and contribute their ideas, enabling them to use their voices more effectively."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703367

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2022 (Reference 2703367). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703367)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703367)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703367)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £100 (£12.50 an hour) | £50 | £12 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 8-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £250
- Registration fee: £120
- Deposit: £600

Source: nursery website (https://www.cherrynursery.net/_files/ugd/efe598_4888178dd44c4cc98ff3bbf91b978427.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–17:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.519780,-0.216915

- Station: Ladbroke Grove, 0.3 miles
- Station: Latimer Road, 0.4 miles
- Station: White City, 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Maxilla Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Athlone Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westway Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sunbeam Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Portobello Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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 7 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says it uses a bilingual, play-based EYFS curriculum and describes itself as an inclusive setting, with cooking activities named as part of its offer. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good.

- Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/_files/ugd/efe598_39e367499ee7434c90e648c6e97b0889.pdf)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/copy-of-curriculum)

### Food

Its website says it provides organic food, breakfast and healthy snacks, and runs an allergy-aware kitchen.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/services-2)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/about-5)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/about-5)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/recipes-2)

### Care and routines

- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/about-5)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/services-2)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/about-5)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/about-5)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/_files/ugd/efe598_4888178dd44c4cc98ff3bbf91b978427.pdf)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/_files/ugd/efe598_4888178dd44c4cc98ff3bbf91b978427.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/_files/ugd/efe598_39e367499ee7434c90e648c6e97b0889.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.cherrynursery.net/_files/ugd/efe598_39e367499ee7434c90e648c6e97b0889.pdf)

### Getting a place

Its website says families book a visit by phone or email, then complete the place offer, application, medical and consent forms with passport copies. The website gives a £250 registration fee, a £600 advance and a £600 deposit, while a registration fee of £120 is also listed, so families should confirm fees with the nursery. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Ecole Francaise |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Bassett House School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Chelsea Community Hospital School |  | 2–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Oxford Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Barlby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy |  | 3–19 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mulberry Montessori House Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-montessori-house-nursery-and-preschool-2815008) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [New Studio](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-studio-ey537716) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Vishenka](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/vishenka-ey332671) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Pangbourne House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pangbourne-house-ltd-ey487906) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [La Petite Ecole Bilingue Cambridge Gardens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-petite-ecole-bilingue-cambridge-gardens-ey466266) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [St Quintin Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-quintin-nursery-2604997) | Good |  | 08:00–17:45 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Vishenka cost?

Vishenka publishes these fees: full day £100 for all ages, full day £120 for all ages, half day £50 for all ages, half day £60 for all ages, per hour £12 for all ages and per hour £20 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Vishenka offer 30 funded hours?

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

### Does Vishenka take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Vishenka offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Vishenka's opening hours?

Vishenka opens 09:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Vishenka open all year?

No. Vishenka is open term time only.

### What ages does Vishenka take?

Vishenka takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Vishenka's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Vishenka Good at its inspection on 17 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Vishenka take?

Vishenka is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Does Vishenka accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Vishenka accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Vishenka?

Yes. Vishenka lists a registration fee of £250, a registration fee of £120 and a deposit of £600.

### What approach does Vishenka follow?

Vishenka's website describes its approach as: Bilingual and Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Vishenka support children with SEND?

Vishenka lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Vishenka?

Ladbroke Grove is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Vishenka?

You can call 07870 443285 and visit www.cherrynursery.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703367)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cherrynursery.net), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.cherrynursery.net/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vishenka+Bilingual+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJK1cbSy0RdkgRVHw3o-qiKQo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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