Nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea is one of London’s most desirable boroughs, known for its elegant neighbourhoods, excellent schools and exceptional early years provision. Postcodes SW1, SW3, SW5, SW7, W8, W10 and W11 cover areas such as Kensington, Chelsea, Earl’s Court, Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove and South Kensington. With many professional and international families, nursery places are in high demand and often command premium fees. The borough benefits from District, Circle and Piccadilly line services, Overground connectivity, strong bus routes and walkable high streets. Families enjoy museums, parks, cultural institutions and community centres. Its combination of outstanding amenities, green spaces and high-quality early years settings makes Kensington and Chelsea a top choice for parents seeking premium childcare.
Parents in Kensington and Chelsea typically pay £107 per day for childcare, which is significantly 42% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £107
- Comparison
- +42% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 12,479 places
Nurseries near you in Kensington and Chelsea
nuuri registered
45 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
13 June 2022
nuuri registered
98 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
31 January 2025
nuuri registered
52 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
3 / 4 inspection score
4 May 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
In Kensington and Chelsea, children can start private nursery from around 3 months old, depending on availability. Funded early education begins the term after a child turns 3, with some younger children eligible earlier depending on family circumstances or working-parent status.
In England, all 3 and 4-year-olds can receive 15 hours of funded early education per week during term time, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. There is also funded support for some 2-year-olds based on household circumstances, and entitlement for working parents of children from 9 months old to receive 30 hours per week for eligible families. The exact offer and start dates depend on your child’s age, your work status and when their birthday falls in the school year. Families can also benefit from Tax-Free Childcare if both working parents earn less than £100k per year. For every £8 a parent pays into their online childcare account, the government adds an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.
Nursery fees in Kensington and Chelsea typically range from **£110–£185 per day**, making it one of the highest-cost childcare areas in London due to strong demand and premium facilities.
Nurseries in Kensington and Chelsea are regulated by **Ofsted**, with early years funding overseen by the **Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea**.
Ask about outdoor space, enrichment activities, language exposure, how funded hours are applied, waiting list times and additional charges for extended days or premium services.
Applying for funding
Kensington and Chelsea is covered by Kensington and Chelsea, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Kensington and Chelsea website
