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There are many different options for early learning for the under 5s. This page lists some local options but is not all-encompassing. For further information see the links below.

Early learning (based on the UK government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS programme of learning for children under 5) is available through:

  • nursery classes attached to schools run by the Local Authority
  • nursery schools attached to independent pre-prep or primary school
  • private nursery schools
  • nursery schools run by the Local Authority
  • private day nurseries
  • Sure Start Children's Centres
  • preschool playgroups
  • reception classes
  • accredited childminders

For more general information on these options you can visit Directgov Nurseries, Playgroups and Reception classes or City of Westminster Early Education for Three and Four Year Olds

Private Nursery Schools, Pre-Prep Schools and Day Nurseries

Broadhurst NW6

Carlton Hill Day Nursery
86 Carlton Hill, London, London, NW8 - 020 7624 3814

Happy Child
2 Victoria Rd, London, NW6 6QG - 020 73288791

Little Sweethearts Montessori School
St Saviour's Church Hall, Warwick Av, London, W9 2PT - 020 72661616

Naima Jewish Preparatory School
21 Andover Place
London
NW6 5ED

Parkview Lodge Pre-School
Senior Street
London W2 5TL
0207 289 6714

Primary Steps Day Nursery
32 North Wharf Rd, London, W2 1LA - 020 77247612

St. John's Wood Early Care and Education Centre's
Bright Horizons
70 Marlborough Hill, St John's Wood, London, NW8 0NH - 0800 432 0767

St. Judes Day Nursery
88 Bravington Rd, London, W9 3AL - 020 76415837

St. John’s Wood Pre Prep

St. Stephen's Day Nursery (Part of Buffer Bear Nurseries)
Essendine Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 2LR 020 7641 4346

Teddies Nurseries
West Hampstead
2 West End Lane, London, NW6 4NT - 020 73723290

The Vestry Pre-School
Abercorn Place, London, NW8 9YD 020 76242705

The Playhouse
235 Lanark Rd, London, W9 1RA - 020 76243939

Toddlers Inn Nursery
Cicely Davies Hall, Cochrane Street, London, NW8 7NX

Warwick Estate Day Nursery
Cirencester St, London, W2 5SR - 020 76414361

Windmill Montessori Nursery School
62 Shirland Road, London, W9 2EH - 020 7289 3410

West Hampstead Day Nursery
11 Woodchurch Rd, London, NW6 3PL - 020 73284787

Primary schools
Many schools (both state and independent) now have nursery classes for children aged between three and five. This includes a “reception” class for children in the year before they officially start school.

State

Essendine Primary School (Community) Essendine Road W9
St. Augustine's CE Primary School (Church of England) Kilburn Park Road, NW6
St. Joseph's RC Primary School (Catholic) Lanark Road, W9
St. Peter's CE Primary School (Church of England) Chippenham Mews W9
St. Saviour's CE Primary School (Church of England) Shirland Road, W9

Independent

Co-Ed
Abercorn School NW8
American School in London NW8
Connaught House W2
Devonshire House NW3
L'Ecole Bilingue W2
Lloyd Williamson W10
North Bridge House Junior School NW3
The Phoenix (University College Schools Junior Branch) NW3
Willoughby Hall Dyslexia Centre NW3
Stephenson School (may open on site of Maple Walk School in Sept 2009)W10
Thomas Schools 3 campuses
Southbank International 3 campuses

Boys
Arnold House NW8
Hall School NW3
Hawkesdown House W8
Hereward House NW3
St Anthony's NW3
St. James Schools

Girls
Sarum Hall NW3
Saint. Christina's NW8: Saint Christina's is an independent school in Saint John's Wood and is a welcoming school community
environment for children aged 3 to 11 years. We cater for boys aged 3 to 7 years and girls aged 3 to 11 years.

St. Christopher's NW3
St. Margaret’s NW3
St Mary's NW3
South Hampstead High School for Girls NW3

Educational Resources to Help You With Your Choices

Angels and Urchins Education section

The Independent School Show

Information from Westminster Council

Ofsted: The official body for inspecting schools.

BBC League Tables

Tatler School Guide: A gloves-off guide.

Good Schools Guide:
Guide to independent and state schools.

Parent Power from The Sunday Times
A searchable database, of state and independent schools.

Tutor Hunt
We provide a completely free service both tutors and students to locate each other. We are used by thousands of parents/students and feel Tutor Hunt would be a useful resource for your readers.

School Run Webite!


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