# Woodentots Hive Babies

Woodentots Hive Babies is a full-day nursery at Alan Chalmers House, 123 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0SY, in Camden Town, Camden. It is registered for 18 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Woodentots Montessori Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-hive-babies-2640779  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Alan Chalmers House, 123 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0SY
- Registered places: 18
- Website: https://www.woodentots.co.uk/hive-babies
- Run by: [Woodentots Montessori Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodentots-montessori-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2640779

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, 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/16/2640779

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2640779). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640779)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640779)
- 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/16/2640779)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1390624)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Camden that publish fees charge £76.80–£108 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alan Chalmers House, 123 St Pancras Way, London, NW1 0SY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.542017,-0.136297

- Station: Camden Road, 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: Camden Town Station  / Bayham Street, 0.3 miles
- Station: Camden Town, 0.3 miles, no step-free access
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elm Village Open Space, 0.1 miles
- Park: College Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rochester Terrace Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Camden Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: St. Martin's 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Hawley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Abacus Belsize Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| The Cavendish School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity and Saint Silas CofE Primary School, NW1 | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children |  | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kings Cross Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kido Camden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-camden-2533677) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Agar Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/agar-nursery-ey384715) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Woodentots Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-montessori-school-100605) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Le Jardin des Dyvrande - Camden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/le-jardin-des-dyvrande-camden-2895099) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little St Pancras Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-st-pancras-nursery-ey545895) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Fairfield Play Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairfield-play-centre-ey451932) | Good |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Woodentots Hive Babies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Woodentots Hive Babies Good at its inspection on 12 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Woodentots Hive Babies take?

Woodentots Hive Babies is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Who runs Woodentots Hive Babies?

Woodentots Hive Babies is run by Woodentots Montessori Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Woodentots Hive Babies?

Camden Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Woodentots Hive Babies?

You can visit www.woodentots.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2640779)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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