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The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) is a small and welcoming day nursery for children from 6 months to 4 years, offering term time or full year care sessions.
The setting was established in 1949 in a large Victorian house in large grounds and provides children with a caring, nurturing and unique learning environment where they are supported to develop and grow.
They develop children as a...
The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston (formerly Park Hill School & Nursery) is a small and welcoming day nursery for children from 6 months to 4 years, offering term time or full year care sessions.
The setting was established in 1949 in a large Victorian house in large grounds and provides children with a caring, nurturing and unique learning environment where they are supported to develop and grow.
They develop children as a whole and offer a foundation for well-balanced, confident children.
A team of highly qualified and skilled teachers support children through a rich curriculum and small classes allow children to receive a tailored individual education.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- All Year: 3 days per week
- Term Time: 5 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Inspired Learning Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Francesca and Saffron (Nursery Managers)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 10
Total Places for Children
- 44
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesConsumables provided
YesOpening 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
Parking
- Metred parking.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£420/ month
Families with two children enrolled will receive a 10% discount on fees for the eldest child.
Families with two children enrolled will receive a 10% discount on fees for the eldest child.
Families with three or more children will receive a 10% discount on the eldest child's fees and a 5% discount on fees for each additional eligible sibling.
The youngest child is not eligible for a discount
NHS discounts:
For families that work for the NHS, they will receive an additional discount of 5%. Please provide evidence to obtain this.
Extra charges per day for funded hours:
0-2 years: £3 food, £3 consumables.
2-3 years: £6 food, £6 consumables.
3-5 years: £7 food, £7 consumables.
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 • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
3 days per week
£420
4 days per week
£895
5 days per week
£1,369
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Price without government funding: £1,424 / month (£112 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £1,004/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- 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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The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston Reviews (51)
The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston has 51 reviews.
We are extremely happy with Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston and couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff are caring, friendly, and professional, and they genuinely take the time to get to know each child and their individual needs. The level of care is excellent, and it gives us great peace of...
We are extremely happy with Orchard Day Nursery, Kingston and couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff are caring, friendly, and professional, and they genuinely take the time to get to know each child and their individual needs. The level of care is excellent, and it gives us great peace of mind knowing that our children are in such a safe, happy, and nurturing environment. The staff are always welcoming and supportive, and you can see how much effort they put into helping the children learn, develop, and enjoy their time at nursery. Our children are very happy here, and we are so grateful to all the staff for the wonderful care they provide. A fantastic nursery that we would happily recommend to other parents!
Thank you for completing this review of our nursery, it is great to hear your feedback on our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We take pride on how we are creating a supportive and caring environment for each child to grow up in.
We are very happy with our nursery - from baby room to the second steps rooms. The staff are incredibly caring, kind and genuinely invested in each child's happiness, development and education. It's clear that they truly love what they do and that shines through every day.
They consistently go...
We are very happy with our nursery - from baby room to the second steps rooms. The staff are incredibly caring, kind and genuinely invested in each child's happiness, development and education. It's clear that they truly love what they do and that shines through every day.
They consistently go the extra mile to make each day engaging and memorable with a wonderful variety of creative activities and special experiences. We also love how much they make use of Richmond Park, giving the children plenty of opportunities to explore nature and enjoy the outdoors. They also have a big garden so kids play outdoor every day.The range of activities on offer is fantastic, from Spanish lessons, ballet to tennis and so much more. Both of our daughters (1 and 4 years old) love going in every day, they both have grown in confidence and learned so much.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a nurturing, inspiring and supportive environment for both of them.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review of our nursery, the team and your experience of the nursery. We value our team and how they use their individual strengths and gifts to create a happy and nurturing learning environment for each and every child. We are fortunate to have so much outside space at our nursery and love to make use of it each day as part of our curriculum.
We brought our three year old into the nursery for full time support and childcare for one term only as he was transitioning following a move from Putney. The team here are fantastic. He has been learning so much and made lots of friends. They are supportive and caring and make room for individual...
We brought our three year old into the nursery for full time support and childcare for one term only as he was transitioning following a move from Putney. The team here are fantastic. He has been learning so much and made lots of friends. They are supportive and caring and make room for individual needs. I couldn't recommend orchard Kingston highly enough. We are about to have our third and already planning on having him here.
Thank you for completing this review of your time with us at The Orchard - It has been a pleasure seeing your son grow in confidence and we are looking forward to meeting your third child soon.
The chef has made a huge effort catering for our vegan diet too, which has made the first few weeks super easy on us and the little one.
Highly recommended!
The chef has made a huge effort catering for our vegan diet too, which has made the first few weeks super easy on us and the little one.
Highly recommended!
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review of our new baby room, we take pride in our staff team and the steps we take to make settling in visits individual to support each child's needs. We are looking forward to making many memories with your little one.
The team have gone above and beyond to help our son settle in. They arranged...
The team have gone above and beyond to help our son settle in. They arranged dedicated sessions with us to fully understand his individual needs, routines and personality, and have guided us at every step of the way. That level of partnership and open communication has made a significant difference. At his previous nursery he struggled to adjust, but here the staff have shown patience, consistency and real understanding.
Although there are still occasional tears at drop-off, we can clearly see how much more comfortable and confident he has become. Most importantly, he is thriving, engaging in activities, building relationships and growing in independence. We feel reassured every day knowing he is in such capable and caring hands.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review of the nursery. We are proud of our team members and how they each get to know each child and their needs to help them thrive in our care. It has been a joy watching your son develop his confidence and engage in activities and develop...
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review of the nursery. We are proud of our team members and how they each get to know each child and their needs to help them thrive in our care. It has been a joy watching your son develop his confidence and engage in activities and develop his relationships either others. We will continue to develop our partnership with parents to enable each child to grow and thrive during their time with us.
Since joining the nursery, my daughter has absolutely thrived, and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention she receives. What stands out the most is how genuinely the staff understand and respond to her individual needs. They take the time to get to know her personality, her strengths,...
Since joining the nursery, my daughter has absolutely thrived, and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention she receives. What stands out the most is how genuinely the staff understand and respond to her individual needs. They take the time to get to know her personality, her strengths, and the areas where she needs a little extra support
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, we take pride in getting to know the children as individuals and take the time to understand what they need to allow them to develop across all areas of the curriculum. We look forward to continuing to work with your child in the future.
Having recently moved to the area our daughter joined the nursery and has loved her time there. She built great relationships with all the teachers, and made some new friends with the other children in the class. She loved the craft activities outdoor planned the trip to Bocketts Farm Park in...
Having recently moved to the area our daughter joined the nursery and has loved her time there. She built great relationships with all the teachers, and made some new friends with the other children in the class. She loved the craft activities outdoor planned the trip to Bocketts Farm Park in particular. Thanks to all the staff for giving our daughter some wonderful memories.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review for us. We are proud of how our team develops positive relationships with the children to help them continue to learn and develop.
The teachers are genuinely passionate about...
The teachers are genuinely passionate about early years development, taking the time to understand each child's personality, interests, and needs. We saw our son grow in confidence, make close friendships, and develop a real love for learning. The activities are creative and varied; from sensory play and outdoor adventures to early literacy and numeracy, all while keeping play at the heart of learning.
Communication with parents is excellent. We always felt well-informed about his progress, daily activities, and any little moments worth celebrating. The environment is bright, clean, and thoughtfully set up to spark curiosity and independence.
Thank you for taking the time to submit this review of our nursery. It has been a pleasure watching and supporting your son to grow and develop during his time with us and grow into a confident young man. We wish him all the best in his new school.
Our eldest daughter attended Park Hill since she was 3.5 years old in the Second Steps classroom, she had such a wonderful time and we decided to keep her there for Reception. Our youngest joined First Steps when he turned 2 years old and settled so quickly, all the staff was incredibly supportive...
Our eldest daughter attended Park Hill since she was 3.5 years old in the Second Steps classroom, she had such a wonderful time and we decided to keep her there for Reception. Our youngest joined First Steps when he turned 2 years old and settled so quickly, all the staff was incredibly supportive and communicative, they let his sister be with him when he needed that extra support and they kept us informed of all of his process. We are deeply grateful to the nursery/school and mainly with the staff.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement towards our nursery and what we offer. It has been a pleasure supporting both your children in our setting. We are proud of our team and their individual skills to help our children grow and develop.
Thank God we found this school at the right time. It is the right place to make my child always happy. I thank all the staff. We found good treatment, good education, excellent cleanliness and professionalism in the reports.
Thank God we found this school at the right time. It is the right place to make my child always happy. I thank all the staff. We found good treatment, good education, excellent cleanliness and professionalism in the reports.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review, it has been wonderful supporting your son this year and help him to develop his skills and interests. We wish him all the the best as he starts his new school. We are proud of our team and the learning environment that we offer.
My son began attending Park Hill Prep School in January, and I have already noticed significant improvements in both his social and academic development. He has formed many friendships and thoroughly enjoys his time at the school. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to three members of...
My son began attending Park Hill Prep School in January, and I have already noticed significant improvements in both his social and academic development. He has formed many friendships and thoroughly enjoys his time at the school. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to three members of staff in particular and the entire staff for their dedication and support. I highly recommend this school.
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and views on our school. We are proud of our team and how each and every team member uses their strengths to enhance the children's experiences daily. We aim to offer a wide variety of opportunities to the children to enable them to develop both...
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and views on our school. We are proud of our team and how each and every team member uses their strengths to enhance the children's experiences daily. We aim to offer a wide variety of opportunities to the children to enable them to develop both socially and academically and of course the children's social and emotional development is vital to helping them develop in other areas of the curriculum.
Although our son isn't speaking fluently yet, he is beginning to express himself more...
Although our son isn't speaking fluently yet, he is beginning to express himself more and more in Korean, which is his first language. It's amazing to see how he's growing in confidence.
It's also incredibly heartwarming to see him run in each morning with open arms to hug the teachers. Moments like that make us feel truly confident and grateful as parents.
Even though my English isn't fluent, I've always felt welcomed and supported. We truly appreciate the warm, caring, and trustworthy environment that surrounds our child every day. It brings us so much peace of mind to know that he is growing and learning in such a nurturing and reliable place.
Thank you so much for all your hard work and love.
Thank you for completing this review of our school and nursery. We are so pleased that you find the atmosphere welcoming, warm and trustworthy. We are a community where children are at the heart at what we do and we are grateful for your comments around this area of love and compassion, making the personal, social and emotional development of the children underpin our provision.
I am a mother who has been sending my son to Park Hill School since the first step. We have never regretted our decision, and seeing our child happily go to school every day makes us incredibly happy. Our 4-year-old son does not have English as his first language, so it could have been challenging...
I am a mother who has been sending my son to Park Hill School since the first step. We have never regretted our decision, and seeing our child happily go to school every day makes us incredibly happy. Our 4-year-old son does not have English as his first language, so it could have been challenging for him. However, thanks to the continuous care and education from the teachers, he is now able to speak English and is growing into a lovely and wonderful child. I sincerely appreciate all the teachers at Park Hill and highly recommend this school. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review of your experience at the school, it has been a joy seeing your son develop his English and use this to help him communicate with his peers.
Park Hill nursery has been an incredible setting for our daughter. She settled quickly with the incredible staff and loves going to nursery, the team are nurturing and have helped her grow exponentially over the last 6 months.
Park Hill nursery has been an incredible setting for our daughter. She settled quickly with the incredible staff and loves going to nursery, the team are nurturing and have helped her grow exponentially over the last 6 months.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review of our school. It has been a joy watching your daughter grow and learn with us and see her adapt so quickly to our setting.
Last year, we noticed that our 3 year old was not enjoying his nursery experience. He was not excited to go in the morning and it seemed that his best part of the day was us picking him up. With nearly 2 years until reception, we were very worried that a) if this were to continue it would affect...
By pure serendipity, we stumbled upon Park Hill and the experience has been night and day. The staff are professional, very engaged and the weekly schedule exposes the children to a broad range of experiences from woodland school outings, to Spanish, to trips to the theatre. It has only been 2 months but our son now looks forward to nursery. We wanted to transition to PH by splitting the days with the previous nursery but each morning, our son would ask "which nursery are we going to?" and his reaction encouraged us to quicken the transition period!
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review of our nursery. It has been wonderful to watch your son develop his confidence at the nursery during the settling in period and we are pleased to hear that it was your son's voice that has helped you to make the move to four days very soon. We are looking forward to seeing your son grow and develop with us.
Lovely and supportive staff in a positive learning environment.
A diverse range of activities, including outdoor play, woodland activities at Richmond park, creative arts, music, and learning experiences keep him engaged and...
Lovely and supportive staff in a positive learning environment.
A diverse range of activities, including outdoor play, woodland activities at Richmond park, creative arts, music, and learning experiences keep him engaged and stimulated.
Welcoming atmosphere, good communication with parents. They have a smart app where parents can follow their child's progress and daily activities.
A clean, well-maintained space that feels safe for children.
My child has developed significantly since starting at Park Hill Nursery, and we feel completely confident leaving our son here knowing they are in good hands.
Thank you for taking the time to review the nursery and school, we are so pleased to see how much your son has developed since starting with us and we are looking forward to helping him continue to learn and grow with us.
Since we moved our son from his previous nursery to Parkhill Nursery, we couldn't thank the manager and teachers enough, especially one particular member of staff for the amazing job they do in terms of strengthening his development. My son's speech has improved a lot, even though he's only been...
Since we moved our son from his previous nursery to Parkhill Nursery, we couldn't thank the manager and teachers enough, especially one particular member of staff for the amazing job they do in terms of strengthening his development. My son's speech has improved a lot, even though he's only been there for almost two months. Me and my husband were always surprised by how it has improved unexpectedly. He is always looking forward to go to the nursery and we never see him happier than at the previous one. Our son is a very fussy eater and this nursery was very helpful and supportive by keep offering and exposing him to different foods every day. We are very grateful that we found this nursery and we highly recommend this to others if you are seeking for a nursery that really look after their kids very well as they have so much to offer from activities to different learning.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review. It is lovely working with you to see your son develop his confidence and personality at our nursery.
I am very grateful for everything each team member has done for my son. He settled well in the new environment quicker than expected and this is only the merit of an exceptional team. I feel confident in leaving my child at the nursery and he has progressed so much in such a short time. He...
I am very grateful for everything each team member has done for my son. He settled well in the new environment quicker than expected and this is only the merit of an exceptional team. I feel confident in leaving my child at the nursery and he has progressed so much in such a short time. He constantly learns new things and is developing new skills every day.
Thank you for your review of the nursery, it has been wonderful watching your son grow and develop his confidence in his new surroundings.
Our son has been attending Park Hill School & Nursery for about one month. Within this time, he has gone from strength to strength - his speech has improved dramatically, he loves to sing, and now one of his favourite activities is to wash his hands with soap. When we go to pick him up he often...
Our son has been attending Park Hill School & Nursery for about one month. Within this time, he has gone from strength to strength - his speech has improved dramatically, he loves to sing, and now one of his favourite activities is to wash his hands with soap. When we go to pick him up he often doesn't want to leave! We are delighted with his progress and are so happy we found Park Hill School & Nursery.
Thank you for your review of the nursery. It has been a pleasure to support your son with his development and it is lovely to see him develop his speech and language in such a short space of time.
My daughter started Nursery and has been at Park Hill under the guidance of the nursery manager. Since day one to now, both my wife and I have had nothing but good things to say about the nursery. The due care and attention given to my daughter, her progress, embracing tech via the app and keeping...
My daughter started Nursery and has been at Park Hill under the guidance of the nursery manager. Since day one to now, both my wife and I have had nothing but good things to say about the nursery. The due care and attention given to my daughter, her progress, embracing tech via the app and keeping tabs on daily food habits have given our daughter an environment to flourish. The confidence gained, the learns since inception. And having opportunities to go to woodlands, day trips has enhanced her experience overall. The school assemblies really have a community setting as well as the sports day and Summer BBQ. A great group of teachers and Headmaster along with the regular school newsletter to ensure parents are kept up to date. A special mention to the Head of Nursery who lives and breathes the well-being of every child, a gem the headmaster must keep hold of purely because we don't see many like her. Will miss her.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review of your experience of the nursery and school. It has been wonderful to watch your daughter grow in confidence since she started and we wish her all the best in her new school.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Inspired Learning Group
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Inspired Learning Group
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Meet the Team (2)

Saffron is the Nursery Manager for Learning and Development at The Orchard Nursery, Kingston and has been a valued member of the team for the past...
Saffron is the Nursery Manager for Learning and Development at The Orchard Nursery, Kingston and has been a valued member of the team for the past five years. With an Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) qualification, she brings a strong foundation of professional expertise and a deep understanding of high-quality early years education.
Saffron has a genuine passion for delivering exceptional learning experiences and is particularly committed to supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
In her role as the nursery’s SENCO, Saffron works closely with children, families, and professionals to ensure every child receives the individualised support they need to thrive.
She is dedicated to developing staff practice, promoting inclusive learning environments, and continuously raising standards across the nursery. Her caring approach, leadership, and commitment to quality make her an integral part of The Orchard Nursery Kingston’s success.

Francesca is the Nursery Manager for Business and Operations at The Orchard Nursery Kingston, working closely alongside Saffron to ensure the nursery...
Francesca is the Nursery Manager for Business and Operations at The Orchard Nursery Kingston, working closely alongside Saffron to ensure the nursery delivers the highest standards of care and education. She has a strong passion for providing high-quality early years education and is deeply committed to making a positive, lasting impact on children’s lives.With over 10 years’ experience in the Early Years sector, Francesca brings extensive leadership and operational expertise to her role. Before joining the company in November 2025, she held the position of Regional Manager, where she supported multiple settings to achieve excellence in practice, compliance, and outcomes for children.
Francesca holds a Level 5 qualification and is dedicated to creating well-run, nurturing environments where children, families, and staff can flourish. Her strategic approach, combined with her genuine care for children’s development, plays a key role in the continued success of The Orchard Nursery Kingston
Frequently Asked Questions about The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston
What is the Age Range of Children that The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston accepts?
The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston Open?
The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston is open: 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.
How many Children does The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston have capacity for?
The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston has capacity for a total of 44 Children.
How far is The Orchard Day Nursery Kingston to the centre of Kingston upon Thames?
0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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