Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School

121 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4LX
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9.8 69 Reviews
  • Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School, London
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (August 2022), Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School provides childcare and education to children from birth to 5 years old.

The Nursery is near Tate Britain, not far from Pimlico tube. It's set on three levels with separate floors for each age group and two gardens.

The staff inspire children to learn through curiosity and discovery. There are so many activities to try, from small world play with mythical creatures, to woodwork, cooking, yoga, climbing, and more. The children love to explore too, enjoying outings to St James’s Park and Tate Britain.

A dedicated chef prepares all meals using healthy recipes from LEYF’s menu.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Registered Charity Number

  • 299686

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (69)

9.8

Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.820) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School has 69 reviews.

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Review from Leonardo T (Father of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Marsham Street Nursery is an amazing place for my baby. The teachers are so friendly and dedicated which makes the learning experience something fun and pleasant. At home, we perceived a substantial development in our baby’s coordination, language skills and ability to socialise. Simply fantastic nursery!
I highly recommend it.
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Review from Constance F (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Marsham Street Nursery is a very good one and I would definitely recommend it to our friends! There is an amazing team, very committed to ensuring our children are developing, in a safe environment. They have many ideas, activities, recreations for our little ones to enjoy! Thanks again to all the team!
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Review from Nadine M (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery!
Well organised and friendly team.
We have been attending since July 2019, and things have been very smooth throughout.
Even with a pandemic, this nursery hasn’t keep communication and standards high.


Big thanks to the Manager, and his lovely team.

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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined the baby room in January 2020. I am so pleased with how well she has settled in. As a first-time parent I was very apprehensive but was so warmly welcomed into the nursery by all the staff. All the staff have been so wonderful, particularly during this strange lockdown period.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a wonderful family experience with three of the group nurseries, but my son has absolutely thrived at Marsham Street. He joined as a one-year-old.
The nursery manager’s leadership is really outstanding. I have total confidence in him and the team both to nurture and educate. The wider
team are a brilliant mix of professional, fun and caring.
Our son literally runs into nursery every day and is full of life, learning and friendship when we pick him up. The team have really responded to his interests as an individual and also to the group dynamic organizing activities that are both exciting and engaging.
Even during coronavirus, we have felt connected and involved in our son’s pre-school experience. Whoever does the handover, we have a great readout of what he’s doing done, enjoyed and struggled with. I love the Friday 5 news too. All of this communication gives us a real connection and chance to bring the learning experiences home from nursery.
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Review from Paul E (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has flourished since attending the Marsham Street Nursery and really has become very socialised.
Whenever we pick him up at the end of the day, (pre-pandemic) we always arrive to find him playing with his friends and very, very happy - at times he hasn't want to leave, but instead has wanted
to play with us there, and show us around the room!
The staff are very friendly, always take the time to tell us how his day has been, how he has eaten, slept any new achievements, such as counting, interacting in a new way, what he has enjoyed.
We couldn't be happier with where he is or who he is with.
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Review from Tilly P (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All 3 of my children have attended Marsham Street Nursery and have thoroughly enjoyed it.
The staff are now like extended family in a way and it's a home from home experience.
Everyone is always very professional, approachable and genuinely interested in the wellbeing of the children.
Communication,
activities and food provided are all of a great standard and I'd recommend this nursery to family and friends without hesitation.
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Review from Mariko N (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Marsham Street Nursery is a fantastic day nursery. They have made my daughter feel welcome from day one and have been extremely supportive with each developmental milestone. We really appreciate all the help they have provided with our daughter's potty training. The food at the nursery is exceptional
as well and dishes sound better than what we would have for lunch!
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Review from Gabriella L (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the way both of my children are looked after at Marsham Street community nursery. This is thanks to a very efficient and caring staff, led by an outstanding manager. My son will be sad to leave for Reception!
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Review from Rachel (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, caring staff, consistency of care. My daughter (3.5) has attended since she was 11 months old and has thrived. She is well mannered and her skills are nurtured and developed - and so much of that is down to her time at Marsham Street.
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Review from Indira H (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had my eye on the nursery for a long time before I got to register my son there. Heard great reviews from parents and upon visiting the nursery was impressed with the staff and the facilities.
My son loves his nursery. He has such an amazing time there and can't wait to go back in the morning.
Staff
are friendly, professional and lovely with children.
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Review from Pinar K (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been in the Marsham Street Nursery since the end of January. However, she hasn't gone to school during lockdown. She is happy being back to school. She loves going to Marsham Street Nursery. She is happy there and that is the most important thing.
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Review from Monica P (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Marsham Street is a great nursery. The food seems well balanced and tasty, both my kids eat everything there. Staff are generally lovely, they are very nice and attentive to the children.
I really wouldn't want a different nursery!
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Review from Natasha M (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot say enough how delighted we have been with LEYF Marsham Street. My son has been going for over a year (started at 11 months), 5 days a week. I was very nervous about putting him into nursery full time, it is a big deal to trust someone else to look after my baby, but LEYF has been the most
warm, welcoming and happy place for him. He really adores his teachers in the baby room (as do I!), and has a different but equally lovely relationship with each of them, I feel very lucky to have had such a kind, friendly and energetic group looking after him.
Unfortunately, we will be moving house in a few months and so he won't be able to stay at Marsham Street but based on my very positive experience here we will definitely be trying to keep him in a LEYF nursery, I cannot recommend it enough.
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Review from C K (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Accessible throughout the year. Caring staff. Varied activities for the children. Good mix of learning and playing. And they certainly eat more varied and healthy meals than I do most of the time! I feel safe leaving my children there in the morning.
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Review from Tatsiana L (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience for over 4 years now.
The staff are absolutely dedicated. In particular 2 staff members from the upstairs baby room and from Pre-School - can’t praise them highly enough. They are the example of people doing the job they love. No request is too much trouble for them and they are happy
to go an extra mile to make the kids happy.
The manager is always in touch with the parents and personally replies to emails.
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Review from Lottie O (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children are so happy at Marsham street - they are surrounded by caring, attentive staff who really know and understand each individual child.
The focus on play is exactly what I want in a nursery setting, and yet my eldest son is learning so much as he plays. He is constantly coming home
with something new he’s learnt or discovered. I’m particularly impressed with the autonomy, bravery and creativity they encourage in the children, allowing them to take risks and learn in doing so.
Both my sons seem to particularly enjoy being allowed to be outside so much too. Despite limited outdoor space the staff make the most of the central London setting with countless trips.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with lots of nice facilities - fantastic staff and led brilliantly by the manager who the children love.
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Review from F L (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Marsham Street for six months now. At collection time, the feedback is the same, "... he's had a great day... slept well... ate all his lunch...". It's always positive. At first I thought it was a script but actually, it's true! My son does thoroughly enjoy his day at nursery. There
are varied age-appropriate activities daily. Yes, the outdoor space may be small compared with other nurseries but they make excellent use of the space they do have (besides play areas they've made room for planting activities too) and there are frequent trips to local playgrounds - you would not say their facilities are lacking. Further, the manager also gets involved: he doesn't just sit in the office. Last week he was in the garden armed with his bubble machine, to the squeals of many delighted children! In six months it has been satisfying to watch my little boy develop his inquisitive mind and how he interacts socially. This is a testament to the dedication of all of the staff there.
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Review from Mimi S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Really caring team, I wish our daughter could attend more sessions.
I can’t wait to see her development.


Thank you.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.820)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.820) out of 10 for Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.882 for Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.882
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Marsham Street Nursery & Pre-School is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.938
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Merita

Merita

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

Hello, my name is Merita and I joined LEYF in 2011. I trained as a lawyer in Kosovo before moving to the UK in 1992, when I started working with young families and children. I am a passionate supporter of LEYF’s social purpose to give all children the very best start in life, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds who might otherwise not be able to access high-quality Early Years education and care.

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