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Smithfield House Childrens Nursery

14 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9HY
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This place was his second home! The management are wonderful! The carers took good care of the kidsSalima K(Mother of Child)
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I feel blessed to have been able to leave my children in such a nurturing, caring environment.Alison M(Mother of Child)
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My children love going to nursery and I feel that they receive a good balance of play and learningMatt D(Father of Child)
Smithfield House Childrens Nursery, London

Smithfield House Children’s Nursery - A place where curiosity thrives and every day is an adventure.

Smithfield House Children’s Nursery is a proudly independent, owner-managed early years setting that offers a unique and highly responsive approach to childcare. Independence provides the freedom to adapt services to suit the individual needs, routines, and work commitments of the families who attend, ensuring a level of personalisation that larger group settings often cannot achieve.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Janet MacGregor
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Janet MacGregor BEM (Owner/Senior Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There are parking bays opposite the nursery. They are public bays and carry a parking charge. Nearest tube/rail links are Farringdon, The Elizabeth Line, Barbican, St Pauls, and Thames City Link. They are all within a few minutes walking distance.

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Smithfield House Childrens Nursery Reviews (44)

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9.7

Smithfield House Childrens Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.725) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smithfield House Childrens Nursery has 44 reviews.

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Review from Candice J (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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As a disabled mum, it was quite a challenge for me to find the right child care provider for my child. I drive past 6 nurseries every day on my way to nursery and none of them comes close to the warm embrace my son and I feel when we walk into Smithfield Nursery. The provider that is both supportive of my needs as a parent and also makes my son feel like he is a part of a family when he arrives. I couldn't express my gratitude in knowing that when my son is in this setting he is well placed, with all of his needs being met. My son is always full of character and there he is being stimulated, challenged and he is enjoying his day at nursery he so politely tells me every afternoon. I was wonderfully surprised when my boy didn't even cry to settle at this nursery that was a true reflection of their professionalism along with their ethos, values and approach means that they are able to run a nursery setting that I highly recommend as the best nursery in City of London!

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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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My 4-year-old son has been at Smithfield House Children’s Nursery since he was 4 months old when I returned to work full time; I work in the City and I wanted my child to be close to my place of work. Smithfield is owned and run by experienced professional, and the over years she has acquired a great team of reliable, kind and caring staff; all very reassuring. Locating close to work was an excellent decision, I haven’t ever worried about drop off or pickups and on the rare occasion I had to collect my son due to illness - I was just around the corner (the ambulance station with paramedics is located just outside and St Bart’s is just across the road!). I love the fact he visits the local parks, libraries and smaller museums - he’s seen more than me! My son is developing into a kind and well-mannered child and I’m grateful for the support and kindness they’ve shown from day one. We have made great friends and I will miss everyone when my son starts school in September.

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Review from Paola S (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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Two of my grandchildren attended this nursery over a 4 year period. They thrived and developed into wonderful happy and articulate children. The staff are brilliant at preparing the children for primary school and very kind, helpful and caring staff!

A wonderful environment for early learning in the city of London!

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Review from Agata L (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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My 11-month-old daughter started nursery, in a baby room, in May.
At first, I was terrified I would not be with my little girl and nobody would understand her as I do.
Thanks to the calmness of the staff, settling-in went very smooth for me also. Day by day, I'm witnessing how my girl is opening to other people and is building an amazing relationship with her key-worker. I see how she enjoys playing with staff and has started to interact with other children too. All the ladies there tirelessly answered millions of my questions and another million phone calls.

Personally, I think it was the best decision for her development.

Smithfield Nursery has an excellent location if you live or work in City. It has very nice, colourful interiors, much more attractive for children than other nurseries we visited.

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News (1) & Events (0)

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  • 24 Oct 2024

    We currently have spaces for families looking to access the new Government Funded Childcare places (15 or 30 hours.) We have spaces available in our 2-3 years group and our...

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Meet the Team (9)

Janet MacGregor BEM
Janet MacGregor BEMJob Title Nursery Founder/Senior ManagerJoined 2011
- City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education
- Paediatric First Aid
Over 30 years of experience in Childcare

Awarded a BEM (British Empire Medal) in the King's New Years Honours List 2025 for services to Early Years Education.

Gail Gilbert
Gail GilbertJob Title Finance ManagerJoined 2011

Over 30 years of experience in childcare.

Shaney Selwyn
Shaney SelwynJob Title Deputy Manager/SENDCOJoined 2019
- IAO Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare (Early Years Educator)
- Level 3 for Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinators (SENDCOs) in Private, Voluntary, and Independent
(PVI)

- Paediatric First Aid.

Demi Burgess
Demi BurgessJob Title Childcare Practitioner: Pre-schoolJoined 2022
- Level 2 Childcare in Childcare & Education

- Paediatric First Aid

Maria Amoako-Britten
Maria Amoako-BrittenJob Title Childcare Practitioner: Pre-schoolJoined 2022
- NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development

- Paediatric First Aid

Julie Johnson
Julie JohnsonJob Title Room Leader: Toddler RoomJoined 2023
- NVQ 3 in Childcare & Education

- Paediatric First Aid

Sinead Simms
Sinead SimmsJob Title SEND PractitionerJoined 2024
- Level 3 Early Years Care & Education

- Level 3 SENDCo

Elle Tyler
Elle TylerJob Title Room Leader: Baby RoomJoined 2022
- NCFE Cache Childcare and Education Level 3

- Paediatric First Aid

Malika Ellotfi
Malika EllotfiJob Title Childcare Practitioner: Baby RoomJoined 2020
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for The Early Years Practitioner

- Paediatric First Aid

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