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There is a good atmosphere and we parents get together at weekends (Colville Crew)Lorena G(Mother of Child)



There is a good atmosphere and we parents get together at weekends (Colville Crew)Lorena G(Mother of Child)



Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (October 2022), Colville Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find them in Notting Hill, close to Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park tube stations.
The experienced staff plan each day with help from the children. There are so many activities to choose from: science experiments, yoga, dialogic reading, woodwork, cooking… The children also love to explore...
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (October 2022), Colville Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.
You can find them in Notting Hill, close to Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park tube stations.
The experienced staff plan each day with help from the children. There are so many activities to choose from: science experiments, yoga, dialogic reading, woodwork, cooking… The children also love to explore outdoors – shopping at Portobello Market or spotting wildlife at nearby Holland Park. Parents and carers join in the fun too, with regular ‘Stay and Play’ sessions.
The chef prepares all meals using recipes from LEYF's nutritious menu.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- The London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Marta Piotrowska (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Registered Charity Number
- 299686
Total Places for Children
- 43
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
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 & Christmas
Funding & Fees
Private fee, before any funding
£1,560/ month(£120 / day)
All fees listed include the cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
All fees listed include the cost of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One-off extra days cost £134.40 for all ages.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: A fee of £100 is payable upon acceptance of an offer. In addition, a deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer.
Late Collection Charge: £30 per 15 minutes, or part thereof.
Late Payment Charge: £30 for late payment of monthly fees and/or interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate on any fees that remain unpaid on the 2nd day of the month.
Overpayment Return Administration Fee: £30 per overpayment.
Mid-Week Surcharge: A 6% surcharge applies to mid-week bookings (bookings that do not include a Monday or a Friday).
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£1,040
3 days per week
£1,560
5 days per week
£2,392
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What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
About this price
How the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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LEYF - Colville Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (48)
LEYF - Colville Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.708) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time LEYF - Colville Nursery & Pre-School has 48 reviews.
We had our daughter in Colville Nursery & Pre-School for nearly two years and we absolutely loved it. The staff were so friendly, they kept our daughter happy, healthy and bright. She would run in in the morning hugging all the staff, the space was buzzing and there was never a dull moment. We only...
We had our daughter in Colville Nursery & Pre-School for nearly two years and we absolutely loved it. The staff were so friendly, they kept our daughter happy, healthy and bright. She would run in in the morning hugging all the staff, the space was buzzing and there was never a dull moment. We only moved her because of a new nursery opening one street away that was too convenient to ignore. We highly recommend the manager and the rest of the Colville team to give your child a wonderful start in life.
I think this is the best nursery I have ever experienced. It ticks all the boxes and the children seem so happy. The teachers are amazing and it’s a perfect balance of learning but also just being able to be a child and play lots, be outside a bit and interact with your class mates, couldn’t...
I think this is the best nursery I have ever experienced. It ticks all the boxes and the children seem so happy. The teachers are amazing and it’s a perfect balance of learning but also just being able to be a child and play lots, be outside a bit and interact with your class mates, couldn’t recommend enough.
We experienced so many issues, such as severe nappy...
We experienced so many issues, such as severe nappy rash due to the use of a wrong nappy cream, not being given alternative food options for the ingredients our child was allergic to, multiple times of loss of clothing items and they never told us to bring in or stop bringing in spare clothes - we had 15 tops in the nursery at the end!
In the morning you would receive a message from the management that you must bring sunhats for your kids, and in the afternoon you would pick up your child who's sitting in the scorching summer sun without any cover. The area for the buggies looks like a dump, with things broken and dirt. The team probably meant well but they're just not capable enough to manage this place.
She has grown by leaps and bounds into a happy, confident and independent little girl and is always eager to get to...
She has grown by leaps and bounds into a happy, confident and independent little girl and is always eager to get to pre-school each day.
There is a wonderful outdoor space for play and exercise.
Meals are varied, balanced and healthy.
Throughout the pandemic, Colville Nursery have taken measures to ensure the health, safety and well-being of everyone in their care (and employ) and, despite the difficulties and challenges, remained open and driven to educate, nurture and provide a safe environment for our children.
Additionally, as staff changes are inevitably made, all new members have shown the same wonderful standards we have come to expect from this amazing nursery. We will surely miss you all when our little one moves on to reception!
This is an outstanding nursery and pre-school. The staff is extremely nice and professional, children are well looked after and take part in many activities. There is a good atmosphere and we parents get together at weekends (Colville Crew). The playground is excellent and kids have a good amount...
This is an outstanding nursery and pre-school. The staff is extremely nice and professional, children are well looked after and take part in many activities. There is a good atmosphere and we parents get together at weekends (Colville Crew). The playground is excellent and kids have a good amount of outdoor play. Before Covid, they would organise trips to Holland Park and would visit the elderly patients at the local Hospice. Opening times are very convenient for working parents too.
Parents are also engaged with home activities, get-togethers and the app.
Parents are also engaged with home activities, get-togethers and the app.
Our daughter has joined the Colville Nursery family at the age of 9 months full time and I can honestly say that she loves going there!
The baby room staff is incredibly caring and loving, each day they engage the children in varied play activities.
Before...
Our daughter has joined the Colville Nursery family at the age of 9 months full time and I can honestly say that she loves going there!
The baby room staff is incredibly caring and loving, each day they engage the children in varied play activities.
Before Covid, that would be weekly trips to the library, the market, monthly forest school outings plus all the usual painting, singing, story and garden time and now since COVID they really made the most of their facilities - even organizing a "pool party" in the garden for the little ones. Our daughter has gained a lot of confidence in their caring hands.
Their chef is fantastic too and cooks healthy and varied food each day fresh.
The management is superb - they keep you informed through daily feedback at pickup, daily updates on their app, weekly newsletters and they organize special events such as Christmas Parties. You can tell they really care and create a wonderful family kind of atmosphere.
Our daughter is thriving at the nursery; she is always happy, and is growing and learning tremendously. The staff really care for her and we are really happy that we chose this Colville Square Nursery.
Our daughter is thriving at the nursery; she is always happy, and is growing and learning tremendously. The staff really care for her and we are really happy that we chose this Colville Square Nursery.
Our son has been attending Colville Nursery full time for about 10 months now. We are so pleased with his development since starting at the nursery and it is clear to see how much he enjoys being there. The teachers and management are all so wonderful, genuine, and it is very obvious that they care...
Our son has been attending Colville Nursery full time for about 10 months now. We are so pleased with his development since starting at the nursery and it is clear to see how much he enjoys being there. The teachers and management are all so wonderful, genuine, and it is very obvious that they care deeply for the children. They are as excited to help the children reach their developmental milestones as any parent would be (example: cheering for first steps, big hugs, etc). The teachers plan daily activities which are age-specific, fun, educational, and engaging for the children. The teachers are very attentive to the children and can easily share details about what our son was interested in or a fun moment from the day. Our son eats very well and is offered a wide variety and types of foods, thanks to the in house chef. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a warm, safe, and loving environment for your child.
There is such a great team, helpful, always patient and loving with children. The garden is amazing too, full of toys and my sons were happy to go every morning....
There is such a great team, helpful, always patient and loving with children. The garden is amazing too, full of toys and my sons were happy to go every morning.
We will miss the girls of Colville ... I warmly recommend this nursery!
We selected Colville Nursery as we felt comfortable putting our daughter there at the age of 3.5-months. Everyone one took great care of her, with special attention to her needs as a little baby, and helping her grow up with many different activities, including her to adapt to activities with older...
We selected Colville Nursery as we felt comfortable putting our daughter there at the age of 3.5-months. Everyone one took great care of her, with special attention to her needs as a little baby, and helping her grow up with many different activities, including her to adapt to activities with older babies. We know she feels good as we see all the activities she is doing, the smile on her face in every picture. Great cook as well, so we know she is growing up in a healthy environment overall. She is now 13-months old, and we are looking forward to seeing all the progress she is doing with the Colville team!
Very happy with the nursery for our nearly two year old daughter. Staff members in the baby room are fabulous - confident, entertaining and caring. She's engaged in so many activities both indoors and outdoors and develops motor, social and all kinds of skills so quickly. We get updated regularly...
Very happy with the nursery for our nearly two year old daughter. Staff members in the baby room are fabulous - confident, entertaining and caring. She's engaged in so many activities both indoors and outdoors and develops motor, social and all kinds of skills so quickly. We get updated regularly on how our daughter is doing to put our minds at ease or point out areas of focus. Our daughter goes to the nursery in all smiles.
My son has been at Colville for over a year, and has loved it since he started. The staff are brilliant and form great relationships with the children. They have great outside space and seem to think up great activities for the children, utilising what’s available in the local area as well as in...
My son has been at Colville for over a year, and has loved it since he started. The staff are brilliant and form great relationships with the children. They have great outside space and seem to think up great activities for the children, utilising what’s available in the local area as well as in the nursery itself. Overall very happy with them.
Staff are very friendly and caring. Would recommend to other parents.
Staff are very friendly and caring. Would recommend to other parents.
Good services, children well looked after and cared for.
Good services, children well looked after and cared for.
Our son has been with the nursery since he was 6 months, now he's almost 15 months, and we couldn't be happier. He loves the staff, the day to day activities and clearly learns a lot. It is an outstanding nursery and the staff are excellent. They are great with all the children. This is very...
Our son has been with the nursery since he was 6 months, now he's almost 15 months, and we couldn't be happier. He loves the staff, the day to day activities and clearly learns a lot. It is an outstanding nursery and the staff are excellent. They are great with all the children. This is very obvious and they have clear plans of daily activities in line with the children's abilities and progressive development. Very happy.
My daughter has now been coming for 2 months and her time here has been brilliant. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and know my daughter well and she them. She has come on leaps and bounds since being at Colville, I couldn't be happier to have found such a nurturing environment for my...
My daughter has now been coming for 2 months and her time here has been brilliant. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and know my daughter well and she them. She has come on leaps and bounds since being at Colville, I couldn't be happier to have found such a nurturing environment for my child.
Staff are really helpful with settling our daughter. She enjoys her time and talks fondly about her teachers. She looks forward to their activities especially trips to the market and library.
Staff are really helpful with settling our daughter. She enjoys her time and talks fondly about her teachers. She looks forward to their activities especially trips to the market and library.
The contact with management and staff is very easy and I have a daily report on what my children are doing, eating, and exploring new activities.
There is an outdoor area, very important for my 2 energetic boys...
The contact with management and staff is very easy and I have a daily report on what my children are doing, eating, and exploring new activities.
There is an outdoor area, very important for my 2 energetic boys ;-).
The manager has always very good ideas to create new activities and sensitise children about important issues like healthy food, garden and nature or living together.
I'm confident that Colville is a safe and caring environment for my child. Staff are friendly, observant and patient. I particularly like the fact that there's a large garden where the children spend a lot of time playing outside as well as learning.
I'm confident that Colville is a safe and caring environment for my child. Staff are friendly, observant and patient. I particularly like the fact that there's a large garden where the children spend a lot of time playing outside as well as learning.
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Hello, my name is Marta and I am the manager of Colville Nursery & Pre-School. I have been at this nursery since 2019. I started working in nurseries...
Hello, my name is Marta and I am the manager of Colville Nursery & Pre-School. I have been at this nursery since 2019. I started working in nurseries in 2008, after graduating in the field of Pedagogy in Early Years. I am a qualified teacher and also hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. I love being part of each and every child's journey in the nursery.
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